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Hillcrest High School, Midvale
Hillcrest High School for homebuyers: how it ranks, its International Baccalaureate program, which Midvale neighborhoods feed it, and what homes inside the boundary cost.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
The short answer
Hillcrest High School is a public high school serving grades 9 to 12 in Midvale, part of the Canyons School District. It carries a 5 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and a US News ranking in the upper half of Utah high schools, with a four-year graduation rate near 84 percent. Its signature feature is being the only International Baccalaureate school in the district. It serves Midvale and neighboring parts of west Sandy and unincorporated county.
Canyons School District, 7350 S 900 E, Midvale, UT 84047.
How good is Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest earns a 5 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and a US News ranking in the upper half of Utah high schools. Its four-year graduation rate sits near 84 percent, a little below the roughly 88 percent statewide average. Where Hillcrest stands apart is its International Baccalaureate program, the only one in the Canyons School District and one of only a handful in the Salt Lake Valley, which draws academically driven students from well beyond its own boundary.
Hillcrest vs. nearby Canyons District high schools
| School | Graduation rate | US News (Utah) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest High | ~84% | #29 | ~2,400 |
| Brighton High (Cottonwood Heights) | ~92% | #19 | ~2,390 |
| Jordan High (Sandy) | ~86% | #58 | ~1,850 |
Hillcrest’s IB track is its differentiator; families weighing it often care as much about that program as about the overall rating.
Athletics and activities
Hillcrest fields a full slate of athletics in UHSAA 5A, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, track, cross country, and tennis, along with drill and cheer. Beyond sports, the school is best known for its International Baccalaureate academic program. Mascot: the Huskies. Colors: green and white. Established in 1962.
The Hillcrest boundary and feeder schools
Midvale and neighboring parts of west Sandy and unincorporated county feed Hillcrest High. Boundaries shift with enrollment across the Canyons District, and the IB program admits students from outside the boundary as well, so confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder. The Canyons School District boundary map checks any specific address.
Homes in the Hillcrest boundary
Homes feeding Hillcrest sit mostly in Midvale and adjacent neighborhoods, one of the more affordable pockets on the east-central side of the valley. As of 2026, the Midvale median ran around the high $500,000s, and the area spans a range:
- Entry level: condos and townhomes from the $300,000s and $400,000s
- Typical: single-family homes in the mid $500,000s to high $600,000s
- Upper end: larger and updated homes into the $800,000s and above
Midvale offers relatively attainable pricing for a central-valley location, plus access to the district’s only IB program. Prices change over time, so treat these as a snapshot.
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A local broker’s take
If schools are steering your Midvale search, the big draw at Hillcrest is the International Baccalaureate program, which is unique in the Canyons District and pulls motivated students from across the valley. The boundary also happens to sit in one of the more affordable central-valley pockets, so it can be a strong value for a family that wants IB access without an east-bench price tag. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer. Attendance areas and street layouts do not always match.
Explore the wider market on our Areas page, or reach out and we will map current options for you.
Enrolling and location
Families within the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment. Utah’s open enrollment policy allows applications from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Canyons School District, and the IB program in particular draws applicants from a wide area.
When you are ready to find a home in the Hillcrest area, call 801-999-8005 or reach out here, and we will pull current listings inside the boundary and confirm the attendance area on any address you are considering.
Sources: SchoolDigger, GreatSchools, US News and World Report, Niche, Wikipedia, the Canyons School District, and market data from Redfin and Zillow. School data reflects recent published school years. Price ranges reflect the Midvale market as of 2026 and change over time.
Hillcrest High School, Midvale FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What grades does Hillcrest High School serve?
Hillcrest High serves grades 9 to 12 in the Canyons School District, in Midvale, Utah.
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Is Hillcrest High School a good school?
It holds a 5 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and ranks in the upper half of Utah high schools per US News. Its four-year graduation rate is about 84 percent, a little below the state average of roughly 88 percent. Its standout feature is being the only International Baccalaureate school in the Canyons District.
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What is special about Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest is the only high school in the Canyons School District that offers the International Baccalaureate program, one of just a handful in the Salt Lake Valley, which draws academically motivated students from across the area.
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What neighborhoods feed into Hillcrest High?
Midvale and neighboring parts of west Sandy and unincorporated county feed Hillcrest High. Boundaries shift with enrollment, so confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder.
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Can I send my child to Hillcrest if I live outside the boundary?
Often, yes. Utah's open enrollment lets you apply from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Canyons School District. Families inside the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment, and the IB program draws applicants from a wide area.
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How much do homes in the Hillcrest boundary cost?
The Hillcrest boundary covers Midvale and nearby neighborhoods, one of the more affordable pockets on the east-central side of the valley, with a median around the high $500,000s in 2026. Expect condos and townhomes lower and larger single-family homes higher. Treat any figure as a snapshot that moves with the market.
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