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Hillcrest High School

4184 Graceland DR, Memphis, TN 38116Achievement School District
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Charter
435
Students
Total enrolled
62%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
28% vs nat'l
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
18% vs nat'l
31/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
38% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 435 students in grades 09–12 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 31th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
18.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Hillcrest High School is a mid-sized high in Memphis, Tennessee, serving grades 09–12 with 435 students. A neighborhood opportunity score of 31/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Hillcrest High School

435
Total Students
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution217 male · 218 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
95%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black95%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470014702466

Academic Outcomes at Hillcrest High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
60-64
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
62%
State avg
92%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
31
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 31th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 3th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 38116

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 62% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (31/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyShelby County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
Phone: (901)730-4098
NCES ID: 470014702466
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Memphis seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
4184 Graceland DR, Memphis, TN 38116
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.