Hillcrest High School vs Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 258 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
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
187 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Jamaica, New York | Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,079 | #902 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3208 of 16,910 | #5959 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,298 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 2,298 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 46.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 54.5% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 59.4).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 54.5%).
- •Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 93%).
- •Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 85.9%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 46.8).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 2,298 students compared with 187.
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 Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 59.4 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 Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity?
About 258 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High School: 2,298. Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High School and Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity rank in New York?
Hillcrest High School is 665th of 1,079 and Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity is 902nd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).