Hillcrest High School (Memphis, Tennessee) Explained

Hillcrest High School
Location:	4184 Graceland Dr
City:	Memphis, Tennessee 38116
Enrollment:	435 (2022–23)^[1]
Ratio:	18.12
Teaching Staff:	24.00 (FTE)
Colors:	Kelly green and white ^[2]
Mascot:	Vikings
Website:	https://tn.greendot.org/hillcrest/

Hillcrest High School is a public high school (grades 9–12), located in Memphis, Tennessee and is served by the Green Dot Public Schools system. The school has an enrollment of 525 students. The vast majority of students are African American. The school was previously operated by Memphis City Schools district, after MCS merged with the Shelby County Schools in July 2013.^[3]

School colors, mascot, and uniforms

The school colors for Hillcrest High School are Kelly Green and White and the mascot is Vikings.^[4]

Notable alumni

• Alex Atkins, assistant football coach, Florida State University
• Gangsta Boo, gangsta rapper, former member 3 6 Mafia

References

1. Web site: Hillcrest High School. National Center for Education Statistics. August 19, 2024.
2. Web site: Hillcrest High School. 2024-03-21. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. en-US.
3. News: Dillon . Sam . November 5, 2011 . Merger of Memphis and County School Districts Revives Challenges (November 5, 2011) . June 24, 2013 . New York Times.
4. News: About Hillcrest High School . November 20, 2019 . Tssa.org.

External links

• Hillcrest High School Website