Hillcrest High School vs New Dawn Charter High School II
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 453 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High School
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,298 students
New Dawn Charter High School II
Jamaica · Charter high · Grades 9–12
375 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Jamaica, New York | New Dawn Charter High School II Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,079 | #1078 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3208 of 16,910 | #16277 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,298 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 2,298 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 26.8 |
| 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 13.6).
- •New Dawn Charter High School II does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 85.9%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 26.8).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 2,298 students compared with 375.
- •Hillcrest High School is a public school while New Dawn Charter High School II is a charter 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 Hillcrest High School better than New Dawn Charter High School II?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 13.6 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 Hillcrest High School and New Dawn Charter High School II?
About 453 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High School: 2,298. New Dawn Charter High School II: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High School and New Dawn Charter High School II rank in New York?
Hillcrest High School is 665th of 1,079 and New Dawn Charter High School II is 1078th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).