Hillcrest Academy
Tel:
(319) 656-2073 Ext. 20
- 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 (2020-21)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 55 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,735
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Hillcrest Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1945 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 55 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 22% State avg.: 14% |
| Students by Grade |
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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 |
| Advanced Courses | Calculus, Chemistry, English, Government, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics, Statistics, US History |
| Average ACT score | 25 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,735 |
| Tuition Notes | We offer variable tuition. Tuition is based on individual family circumstances. https://www.hillcrestravens.org/admissions/ |
| % on Financial Aid | 36% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,500 |
| Admissions Director | Rebecca Beachy Miller |
| Endowment Size | $0.8 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 17 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Art 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
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Hillcrest Academy is Pathway Christian School (4.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- KalonaPathway Christian School(Mennonite)Grades: PK-11 | 51 students
4.3 miles
5764 Highway 1 Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443 4.3 PK-11
51 - WilliamsburgLutheran Interparish SchoolSpecial Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: PK-8 | 135 students
5.8 miles
804 Court St
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1711 5.8 PK-8
135 - Oxford Grades: NS-6 | 18 students
7.6 miles
2009 400th St SW
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 321-8188 7.6 NS-6
18 - Coralville Grades: K-8 | 31 students
14.8 miles
1250 12th Avenue
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998 14.8 K-8
31 - Coralville Grades: NS-K | 104 students
15.4 miles
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650 15.4 NS-K
104
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - Julie |
| 5 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! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Laurie |
| 5 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! - Posted by Parent - currentparent |
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