Alturas Preparatory Academy vs Hillcrest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Idaho, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alturas Preparatory Academy
Idaho Falls · Charter high · Grades 6–12
463 students
Hillcrest High School
Ammon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,230 students
| Measure | Alturas Preparatory Academy Idaho Falls, Idaho | Hillcrest High School Ammon, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 134 | #76 of 134 |
| National rank | #4418 of 16,910 | #9031 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 463 | 1,230 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 1,230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 29% |
| city | Idaho Falls | Ammon |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alturas Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 47.6).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 26.8%).
- •Alturas Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 24.6).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 1,230 students compared with 463.
- •Alturas Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Hillcrest High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alturas Preparatory Academy better than Hillcrest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Alturas Preparatory Academy ranks higher (65.4 vs 47.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alturas Preparatory Academy and Hillcrest High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Idaho Falls and Ammon in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alturas Preparatory Academy: 463. Hillcrest High School: 1,230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alturas Preparatory Academy and Hillcrest High School rank in Idaho?
Alturas Preparatory Academy is 19th of 134 and Hillcrest High School is 76th of 134 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).