HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL (3809023)

What is this school's letter grade?

School year 2024-2025

How does this school compare?

Of all high schools across Arkansas, 33% also earned a C letter grade.

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What does this letter grade mean?

Arkansas public schools receive an annual A–F letter grade that summarizes overall performance in the state accountability system.

Achievement: Shows how well students met grade-level expectations on statewide assessments.

Growth: Shows how well students are meeting their academic growth targets based on their past test scores.

Graduation and Readiness: Combines graduation outcomes with indicators of college, career, and community readiness such as advanced coursework and industry-recognized credentials.

The 2024-2025 school year results are the first available under the updated system, and additional years will be added as they are released.

How has this school performed in important areas?

Each area gets a color based on how they compare to other schools in the state.

Far below

Below

Above

Far Above

How are these colors set?

This school has five areas. They received these colors:

Meeting grade-level standards ›

Growth of all students ›

Growth of low-performing students ›

Graduation rate ›

Merit and distinction ›

Achievement ⛰️

Meeting grade-level standards

This measure shows the percentage of students who met or exceeded grade-level expectations on the statewide ATLAS tests in English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science. These students scored at levels 3 or 4, meaning they have a strong understanding of the skills and knowledge expected for their grade. Schools are recognized for how well their students perform in these key subject areas.

Data from the 2024-2025 school year.

ELA

26%

At this school last year, 26% of students were at Level 3 or 4 in ELA.
The state average was 31%.

Math

28%

At this school last year, 28% of students were at Level 3 or 4 in Math.
The state average was 22%.

Science

44%

At this school last year, 44% of students were at Level 3 or 4 in Science.
The state average was 35%.

Growth 🌱

Growth of all students

This measure shows how many students met their individual growth goals on the end-of-year tests. It highlights how well a school helps all students make progress, no matter where they start. Schools receive scores in English Language Arts (ELA), English Language Proficiency (ELP), mathematics, and science.

Data from the 2024-2025 school year.

ELA & ELP

37%

At this school last year, 37% of students met targets.
The state average was 49%.

Math

44%

At this school last year, 44% of students met targets.
The state average was 52%.

Science

36%

At this school last year, 36% of students met targets.
The state average was 49%.

Growth of low-performing students

This measure shows the percentage of students who met their growth goals among those who started in the lowest quartile for achievement. It reflects how well a school helps these students make progress and catch up over time in English Language Arts, math, and science.

Data from the 2024-2025 school year.

ELA

52%

At this school last year, 52% of low-performing students met targets.
The state average was 54%.

Math

62%

At this school last year, 62% of low-performing students met targets.
The state average was 56%.

Science

37%

At this school last year, 37% of low-performing students met targets.
The state average was 57%.

Success-Ready Graduate 🚀

Graduation rate

This measure shows the percentage of students who graduate high school within four years. It reflects how well a school helps students stay on track and complete all the requirements to earn their diploma on time.

Data from the 2023-2024 school year.

100%

At this school last year, 100% of students graduated on time.
The state average was 89%.

Merit and distinction

This measure shows the percentage of students who graduate ready for success after high school. It reflects how well a school prepares students for their next step—whether that's enrollment, employment, or enlistment. Students show they are success ready by completing one or more pathways outlined in the DESE Success Ready Guide, which include options like earning industry-recognized credentials, completing advanced coursework, or earning college credit that prepares them for life after graduation.

Data from the 2023-2024 school year.

89%

At this school last year, 89% of students met targets.
The state average was 54%.