Hillcrest High

3665 South Industrial Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681

1,894 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hillcrest High School, located in Simpsonville, South Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Greenville County School District. Situated on South Industrial Drive, the school functions as a core academic hub for the local community, providing a comprehensive high school curriculum that emphasizes college and career readiness. It is well-regarded for its robust academic programming, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a strong sense of school spirit that reflects the growing suburban identity of the Simpsonville area.

Beyond its standard coursework, Hillcrest High is known for its active athletic programs and student organizations, which play a significant role in the school’s culture. The campus serves a broad student body, focusing on fostering an environment of academic achievement while preparing students for success in post-secondary education and the workforce. As a fixture of the local district, the school continues to adapt to the needs of its community by prioritizing both traditional educational standards and modern extracurricular engagement.

1,894

Total Students

99.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest High
Demographic	Student Count
White	951
Hispanic	298
Black	540
Asian	14
Two or More	81
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

White
951 (50.2%)
Black
540 (28.5%)
Hispanic
298 (15.7%)
Two or More
81 (4.3%)
Asian
14 (0.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-3500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,894
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 512

Grade 10 510

Grade 11 463

Grade 12 409