Growing Up Green Charter School II vs Hillcrest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 590 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Growing Up Green Charter School II
Jamaica · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
810 students
Hillcrest High School
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,298 students
| Measure | Growing Up Green Charter School II Jamaica, New York | Hillcrest High School Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1312 of 2,536 | #665 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #23552 of 50,301 | #3208 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 810 | 2,298 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 2,298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 93% |
| Math proficiency | – | 90% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 52.3).
- •Growing Up Green Charter School II does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 85.9%).
- •Growing Up Green Charter School II does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.1).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 2,298 students compared with 810.
- •Growing Up Green Charter School II 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 Growing Up Green Charter School II better than Hillcrest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 52.3 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 Growing Up Green Charter School II and Hillcrest High School?
About 590 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Growing Up Green Charter School II: 810. Hillcrest High School: 2,298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Growing Up Green Charter School II and Hillcrest High School rank in New York?
Growing Up Green Charter School II is 1312th of 2,536 and Hillcrest High School is 665th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).