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Hillcrest High School

Jamaica, New York · Grades 9 to 12 · New York City Geographic District #28

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About Hillcrest High School

Hillcrest High School is a public school in Jamaica, New York, serving grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 2,298 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Jamaica. There are about 14.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (163 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Queens County. It is one of 50 schools in New York City Geographic District #28. Families comparing options will find 376 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	160-05 Highland Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
Phone	(718) 658-5407
School district	New York City Geographic District #28
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	2,298
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	163
Students per teacher	14.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Queens County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360010001965). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

PS 86Public · Grades PreK to 5Jamaica · 0.1 mi Young Women's Leadership School-QueensPublic · Grades 6 to 12Jamaica · 0.1 mi Queens Satellite High School for OpportunityPublic · Grades 9 to 12Jamaica · 0.2 mi PS 182 Samantha SmithPublic · Grades PreK to 5Jamaica · 0.2 mi MS 358Public · Grades 6 to 8Jamaica · 0.2 mi Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)Public · Grades PreK to 5Jamaica · 0.2 mi New Dawn Charter High School IICharter · Grades 9 to 12Jamaica · 0.3 mi Growing Up Green Charter School IICharter · Grades K to 8Jamaica · 0.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Hillcrest High School serve?

Hillcrest High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Hillcrest High School?

Hillcrest High School reported 2,298 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School?

About 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2,298 students and 163 teachers in federal data.

Is Hillcrest High School a public or charter school?

Hillcrest High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Hillcrest High School in?

Hillcrest High School is part of New York City Geographic District #28. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-28/

Where is Hillcrest High School located?

Hillcrest High School is at 160-05 Highland Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432. The phone number is (718) 658-5407.

How many other schools are near Hillcrest High School?

There are 376 other schools within 5 miles of Hillcrest High School in our directory.