Hillcrest High School (28Q505) 
160-05 Highland Avenue, Queens, NY 11432, Queens
Phone: 718-658-5407
Email: htroncoso@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:00am - 3:45pm
Principal: Varun Rule-pandey
School Website: https://www.hillcrestweb.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/28Q505/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
Building Access Profile: View profile
Subway: F to Parsons Blvd
Bus: Q1, Q110, Q111, Q112, Q113, Q114, Q17, Q2, Q20A, Q20B, Q24, Q25, Q3, Q30, Q31, Q34, Q36, Q40, Q41, Q43, Q44-SBS, Q54, Q56, Q6, Q65, Q76, Q77, Q8, Q83, Q9, X68
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Program Details
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design, Visual Art & Design
The Hillcrest Academy of Performing and Visual Arts offers a rigorous four-year program comprising three distinct tracks: theater, music, and visual arts. Each track features a diverse range of courses, including acting, technical theater, AP 2-D Art, graphic design, orchestra, and marching band, among others, fostering proficiency in various art forms. Throughout the year, students have numerous opportunities to showcase their talents in various settings. Additionally, Hillcrest facilitates partnerships with arts organizations, encouraging students to participate in internships and summer programs. Theater students, in particular, work alongside these partners to enhance their understanding of all aspects of production. Upon fulfilling the requirements of the theater and visual arts tracks, students graduate with a Chancellor's Endorsed Arts Diploma.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
SWD applicants/seats:
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
About the School
Hillcrest is a Career and Tech Ed (CTE) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) focused school. We proudly offer students a world-class education with a dynamic faculty and challenging curriculum. We have four NYS approved CTE programs to help our students prepare for college and career. Our CTE programs include: Certified Nursing Assistant, Computer Assisted Design, Software Engineering, and Virtual Enterprise (entrepreneurship). Our students get the benefits of a small school setting with our seven Small Learning Communities (SLC) in a large comprehensive high school. Every SLC is run by one teacher-leader, one school counselor, an administrator and teachers who use rigorous instruction to ensure student success. Each SLC has connections to the professional world with various partnerships and internships with elite organizations in NYC. Hillcrest offers students programs such as Peer Group Connections, Advisory Classes, My Brother's Keeper, My Sister's Keeper, Medical Research, Stagecraft, Model United Nations, Moot Court, Junior Achievement, Journalism, and Theater.
School Budget: View financial budget
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 92%
Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Business Institute/Virtual Enterprise, Computer Assisted Design (CAD), Nursing Assistant, Software Engineering, FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (Diagnostic Medicine) AND Teaching & Training (P-12 Teacher)
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community Service Expected, FutureReadyNYC School, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs
English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Bengali, Spanish
School Features:
- Offers 10th Grade Seats
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 40.80%
Other Postsecondary 0.10%
Unknown 37.70%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 51.60%
Other 0.10%
Black 25.20%
Hispanic 39.60%
White 2.40%
Other 5.40%
Black 15.90%
Hispanic 11.30%
White 47.00%
Other 4.60%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 136 (99%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | 8 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Special Class | 94 (90%) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (96%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (4%) |
| Occupational Therapy | >5 (92%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (8%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 76 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 16 (73%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 6 (27%) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2022-23)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources