Hillcrest High School

tn.greendot.org/hillcrest

Charter School 476 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hillcrest High School, located on Graceland Drive in Memphis, Tennessee, operates as part of the Green Dot Public Schools network. As a transformation school, Hillcrest is dedicated to providing high-quality, college-preparatory education to students in the Memphis community. The school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment, emphasizing personalized learning, strong student-teacher relationships, and the development of essential skills required for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Hillcrest High School places a significant emphasis on school culture and community engagement. By integrating restorative practices and a commitment to closing the opportunity gap, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to reach their full potential. Through its affiliation with Green Dot, Hillcrest utilizes data-driven instruction and targeted interventions to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, is prepared for the challenges of college and beyond.

476

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	24
Black	443
Asian	1
Two or More	6

Black
443 (93.1%)
Hispanic
24 (5.0%)
Two or More
6 (1.3%)
White
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Achievement School District
Phone:	(901)730-4098
Website:	http://tn.greendot.org/hillcrest
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
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 9 146

Grade 10 107

Grade 11 121

Grade 12 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hillcrest High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	146
Grade 10	107
Grade 11	121
Grade 12	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hillcrest High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	48.1%
Male	247	51.9%

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