Hillcrest School

www.kusd.edu

108 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Hillcrest School is a public elementary school located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for students in their early formative years. By aligning its curriculum with the broader standards of the district, Hillcrest focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares children for future academic success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Hillcrest School is known for maintaining a strong connection with the local Kenosha community. The school promotes active family engagement and collaborative partnerships, striving to create a sense of belonging for both students and parents. Through its educational programs and school culture, Hillcrest works to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and structured environment.

108

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

6.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	29
Black	52
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Black
52 (48.1%)
Hispanic
29 (26.9%)
White
18 (16.7%)
Two or More
8 (7.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kenosha School District
Phone:	(262)359-6118
Website:	http://www.kusd.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
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 6 1

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 12

Grade 10 14

Grade 11 25

Grade 12 41