- Hillcrest High School reported a higher chronically absent students than City University School of Independence (302 vs. 4).
- Hillcrest High School reported a higher students per counselor than City University School of Independence (213.5:1 vs. 93.3:1).
- Hillcrest High School reported a higher sat/act participation than City University School of Independence (62 vs. 14).
- Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Hillcrest High School reported a higher chronically absent students than City University School of Independence (302 vs. 4).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Hillcrest High School reported a higher sat/act participation than City University School of Independence (62 vs. 14).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Hillcrest High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than City University School of Independence (28 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Hillcrest High School reported a higher students per counselor than City University School of Independence (213.5:1 vs. 93.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
3 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Hillcrest High School
3 metrics were reported by Hillcrest High School. Comparable data for City University School of Independence is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
116
AP courses offered
3
AP enrollment
55
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Hillcrest High School
$13,612.3
City University School of Independence
$13,694.79
Local revenue share
Hillcrest High School
0%
City University School of Independence
32.8%
State revenue share
Hillcrest High School
68.9%
City University School of Independence
34.7%
Federal revenue share
Hillcrest High School
31.1%
City University School of Independence
32.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Hillcrest High School
59.3%
City University School of Independence
34.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Shelby County
$62,337
Shelby County
$62,337
Poverty rate
Shelby County
17.5%
Shelby County
17.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Shelby County
34.2%
Shelby County
34.2%
Unemployment rate
Shelby County
4.5%
Shelby County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.