Hillcrest High

hhs.canyonsdistrict.org/

2,421 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Hillcrest High School, located in Midvale, Utah, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Canyons School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a diverse extracurricular program, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 9 through 12. Its campus is frequently recognized for its modern facilities following a significant rebuild completed in recent years, which was designed to foster a collaborative learning environment and support advanced instructional technology.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hillcrest is highly regarded for its robust athletic programs, extensive fine arts offerings, and a wide array of student clubs. The school takes pride in its culturally diverse student body and emphasizes a college-preparatory culture, offering a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) and concurrent enrollment courses. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive community atmosphere, Hillcrest High aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

2,421

Total Students

98.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,158
Hispanic	770
Black	64
Asian	245
Two or More	131
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	31

White
1,158 (47.9%)
Hispanic
770 (31.8%)
Asian
245 (10.1%)
Two or More
131 (5.4%)
Black
64 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
31 (1.3%)
American Indian
21 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Canyons District
Phone:	(801)826-6000
Website:	http://hhs.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	742
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	124

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Grade 9 640

Grade 10 630

Grade 11 641

Grade 12 502