Hillcrest Academy
Hillcrest Academy, in partnership with family and the church, offers high school students an academically excellent, Christ-centered education rooted in an Anabaptist perspective. Within a caring community, Hillcrest prepares students for lives of Christian discipleship, peacemaking and service.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 58 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,735
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1945
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English, Government, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics, Statistics, US History
Average ACT score
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
We offer variable tuition. Tuition is based on individual family circumstances. Only families that don\'t complete an financial aid application pay for the full amount. www.hillcrestravens.org
% on Financial Aid
90%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
Admissions Director
Rebecca Beachy Miller
Endowment Size
$0.8 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Board Game Club, Chapel Committee, Compassion Club, FFA, Math Club, National Honor Society, Silver Cord, Y-Co, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
ACappella Singers, Chorale, Drama, Pep Band, Piano Lessons, Praise Band, symphonic band, Touring Choir
Art Club, Board Game Club, Chapel Committee, Compassion Club, FFA, Math Club, National Honor Society, Silver Cord, Y-Co, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
ACappella Singers, Chorale, Drama, Pep Band, Piano Lessons, Praise Band, symphonic band, Touring Choir
School Notes
- Located just south of Iowa City off of Highway 1, Hillcrest Academy offers students a quality high school education. Hillcrest is a private Christian high school open to all qualified students regardless of race, creed and ethnic background.
- Why Hillcrest Academy
- Christ-centered environment
- We follow the teachings of Jesus
- Emphasis on living out faith, peacemaking and service to others
- Academic excellence
- 91% of Hillcrest graduates attend a post secondary institution
- ACT composite score of 25, state average is 22.3
- AP courses offered AP Index rank: 22nd out of all public and private schools in Iowa
- Student opportunities
- Sports*, music, drama, FFA, student government, Compassion Group, National Honor Society, yearbook, chapel committee and others
- Interterm-every other year service learning opportunities
- Supportive, community environment
- 5:1 student to teacher ratio
- Safe environment
- Strong community support seen through attendance at fundraisers and sports and drama events
- *Sports- football, tennis, wrestling and swimming, we partner with local public schools to provide our students with these opportunities
Source: Verified school update
School Reviews
5 3/6/2020
All three of our children have attended Hillcrest Academy. The quality education they received prepared them well for college. The smaller school size gave them opportunities to participate in all extra-curricular areas of interest. We found the teachers to be very interested in the success of our children on many levels - academically, socially and spiritually.
5 2/21/2019
IMS provides a different than "normal" high school experience. It is strong academically, has a variety of extra-curricular activities, and has personable faculty and staff. The small class sizes facilitate an advantageous learning environment for the student. Faculty and staff also encourage growth in the students' Christian faith journeys. IMS is a place where students can truly enjoy their high school experience!
5 1/5/2019
Our children have grown academically, socially, and spiritually. The student body is diverse and welcoming. We would recommend any parent who is looking for more than an excellent education for their child to check out Iowa Mennonite School!
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