Public high schoolGrades 9–12Dallas ISD

Hillcrest High School

9924 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX 75230 · (972) 502-6800

B
88 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 3 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (85).
1,571students
15students per teacher
90.8%attendance
20thof 36 Dallas ISD high schools
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BABBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Hillcrest High School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 82

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressA · 91

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 82

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Hillcrest High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level75%
Meets grade level45%
Dallas ISD high schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level13%
91.6%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
94%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

1,571students in 2024–25Down 1% from 1,593 the year before
15students per teacher105 full-time teachers
21.6average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$69,636average teacher base pay
82.4%from low-income familiesDallas ISD high schools: 88.7%
48.2%English learners
20.6%in gifted & talented
29.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 68.4%African American 17.6%White 10.6%Two or More Races 1.5%Asian 1.3%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BEmmett J Conrad High SchoolDallas ISD · 82 · 2.0 mi AHighland Park High SchoolHighland Park ISD · 96 · 2.9 mi BLake Highlands High SchoolRichardson ISD · 88 · 3.1 mi BW T White High SchoolDallas ISD · 85 · 3.6 mi POur Redeemer Lutheran School of DallasPrivate · PK–6 · 0.9 mi POur Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 0.9 mi PPreston Hollow Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 1.1 mi
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Questions about Hillcrest High School

What is Hillcrest High School’s TEA rating?

Hillcrest High School earned a B (88 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (85) in 2025.

What grades does Hillcrest High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 9924 Hillcrest Rd in Dallas.

How many students go to Hillcrest High School?

1,571 students in 2024–25, down 1% from 1,593 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Hillcrest High School compare with other Dallas ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 20th of 36 Dallas ISD high schools (tied with 1 other). 50% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Hillcrest High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.