Hillcrest Academy
Kalona · IA · Religious-affiliated
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How Hillcrest Academy compares for families
What families should know about Hillcrest Academy.
- ▸ LocallyIA students outperform the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (+8 points).
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Hillcrest Academy, Pathway Christian School, Regina Catholic Education Center and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $22,531/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Enrollment trend & projection
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If the recent trend holds…
At its recent rate of -6.3%/year, projecting from 2022's 64 students:
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The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Academy Kalona |
Private | 0.0 | 64 | +6.7% |
| Pathway Christian School Kalona |
Private | 4.4 | 82 | — |
| Regina Catholic Education Center Iowa City |
Private | 17.1 | 831 | -2.6% |
| Regina Catholic Education Center Iowa City |
Private | 17.1 | 823 | +82.5% |
| Scattergood Friends School West Branch |
Private | 26.2 | 45 | — |
| Cedar Valley Christian School Cedar Rapids |
Private | 32.7 | 133 | -9.5% |
| Isaac Newton Christian Academy Cedar Rapids |
Private | 32.7 | 274 | +21.8% |
| Ottumwa Christian School Ottumwa |
Private | 50.1 | 74 | -22.9% |
At a glance
JSON · Using this page with an AI assistantHillcrest Academy is a private high school in Kalona, IA, enrolling 64 students in grades 9-12 in 2022.
Enrollment is down 23% from 2018 to 2022.
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (enrollment), the federal Civil Rights Data Collection and EDFacts, state education agencies where named, and the school's own published documents where named.
Questions families ask
How many students attend Hillcrest Academy? Hillcrest Academy is a private high school in Kalona, IA, enrolling 64 students in grades 9-12 in 2022.
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