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Hillcrest High School

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Hillcrest High School is located at 160-05 Highland Avenue Jamaica Estates, NY and educates grades 9-12 in Queens County. This public school is ruled and regulated by District #28 whom strives to set high standards of education for its students. The school applies common philosophies set forth by the school community which is to provide students a sound environment for educational excellence that will develop the skills, attitudes, knowledge and values to become contributing members of society. New York educators encourage individual excellence by students of all ages so that they may gain a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and work.

The school serves a diverse, multilingual student population of recent immigrants to the United States. They seek to provide each student with a language-rich learning experience that moves them to a point where they can read, write and communicate effectively in English and their native language. The students will learn to use their minds well to critically analyze and respond to complex real-world issues. They will use what they learn to become successful academically and professionally and to become advocates for themselves and their communities.

The staff of teachers and other officials works closely with parents and the entire community to provide the best education possible for students. And students really excel in this learning environment that affords small class sizes, positive community support, individual attention, and encouragement which help all students strive for excellence.


Overview

Hillcrest High School

New York City District #28

160-05 Highland Avenue
Jamaica Estates, NY 11432

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Large City (City: Large)

718-658-5407 (Phone)

Serving Grades: 9-12

Principal: Steven M. Duch

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Student Enrollment Information

9th10th11th12thUngraded
Secondary
1136879509651154

Additional Student Information

Total Students
3,329
Attendance Rate
83%
Suspensions
18
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
21.2
Free Lunch
1,211
Reduced Lunch
213
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
12
Other Full Time Professional Staff
21
Full Time Teachers
170
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
3
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:High School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Graduation Rate
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Earth Science
2006
428
 
32.0%
English
2006
956
 
61.6%
French
2006
23
 
100.0%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
833
 
45.6%
Living Environment
2006
795
 
44.7%
Math A
2006
1057
 
55.1%
Math B
2006
167
 
31.1%
Chemistry
2006
205
 
47.3%
Physics
2006
61
 
37.7%
Spanish
2006
182
 
98.4%
US History and Govt
2006
1138
 
69.9%

Graduation Information

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
594
295 (49%)
44 (07%)
16
2006
General Education
579
292 (50%)
44 (07%)
0
2006
Students With Disabilities
15
3 (2%)
0 (0%)
16
2006
All Students
491
195 (39%)
0 (0%)
14
2005
General Education
480
193 (40%)
0 (0%)
0
2005
Students With Disabilities
11
2 (18%)
0 (0%)
14
2005
All Students
486
67 (13%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
General Education
473
66 (13%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
13
1 (07%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State5 (00%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State14 (02%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State1 (00%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment1 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with disabilities who plan to attend vocational rehabilitation programs.0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with a known plan not specified above.573 (96%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.0 (0%)

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