Private School
Hillside Student Community School
- AOverall Grade
- Private
- 5-12
- Bellevue, WA
- 36 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityB+
- TeachersA
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesB+
- SportsB-
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$25,725
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid
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Hillside Student Community School Rankings
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Academics
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Diversity
B+
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Students
42
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Teachers
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B+
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- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingB-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$105,402
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,741
National
$949Median Home Value
$665,700
National
$184,700Hillside Student Community School Reviews
36 reviews
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I attended Hillside from 8th to 12th grade. What an exceptional experience! I have never encountered teachers who care more about their students' education, growth and development than at Hillside. The family values upon which the school was founded shine through the curriculum at every opportunity. Hillside challenged me in so many ways from college-level history papers starting in ninth grade to an emotional understanding of myself and my peers, something I wouldn't understand the importance of until much later. After graduating in 2009, I obtained an engineering degree at Stanford University and now work in the medical industry. Nearly 10 years later the academic and life lessons Hillside provided me are still some of the most important I have gained throughout all my education, and the campus and staff hold a very dear place in my heart. I highly recommend your child spend as much time there as possible.
Very small, welcoming, friendly school. Excellent interactive college-prep education. My child found their voice here, and has the courage, ability and desire to tackle new situations and novel experiences. They easily mix with people of all ages and backgrounds, and seamlessly advocate for themselves in any situation. On the academic side, my child is advanced in several subjects, and Hillside met their needs quite well, even beyond the stated curriculum. The teachers are passionate about their subjects, and make meaningful connections with the kids as individuals. It is a good school for gifted kids, particularly those who may be considered a little 'quirky', and are looking for a school where they feel at home, and "belong". 12th grade is spent in the WA dual enrollment Running Start program, and by the end of their high school experience, the students are more than ready for the college of their choice.
Generally Good- to GREAT! Have had some staff turnover, as is the case in any school- mostly due to Opportunities that occur to the SPOUSE of the Teacher, rather than staff dis-satisfaction with the environment at Hillside. Most Teachers are Enthusiastic, if not Clearly Passionate - about the Subjects that they teach, and they strive to share that Passion for Learning with their students! Easy to do when there are 2 - 8 children in a Classroom, and Even the Combined "Upper Level" Classes (Grades 9-11) have at most about 15 kids. No One can "disappear" into the woodwork, ALL are engaged in the Learning Activities. Many of the Classes are "Discussion Based" - with considerable discussion between the teacher(s) and Students, rather than "Whiteboard" Based with the kids just staring at the front of the classroom while the Teacher "lectures away".