Hillcrest Academy

Hillcrest Academy
Location
1421 540th St. SW

Kalona
,
Iowa
52247
Information
School typePrivate
Religious affiliationChristian
Established1945
PrincipalNate Miller
Head of schoolNate Miller
Grades6 - 12
GenderCoed
Enrollment178 (2025-2026)[1] ~160 (2024-2025)
Slogan"Academics that Inspire. Faith that Leads."
Athletics conferenceSoutheast Iowa Superconference; North Division
MascotRavens
Affiliation(s)(Boys' sports) IHSAA and (Girls' Sports) IGHSAU
Websitewww.hillcrestravens.org

Hillcrest Academy (formerly Iowa Mennonite School) is an independent, Christian school near Iowa City, Iowa in Kalona, Iowa, United States.

Academic Success

Hillcrest Academy has a long history of helping high school students thrive. Students gain more than just a strong academic foundation; they graduate with the skills to apply knowledge, confident in their talents, and ready to take their place as Christian leaders in their colleges and communities.

Athletics

The Ravens have 62 state appearances, including 18 state championships since they sanctioned athletics in 1972.

The Ravens compete in the Southeast Iowa Superconference (North Division), in the following sports:

  • Boys' & Girls' Cross country
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Boys' & Girls' Basketball
  • Boys' & Girls' Track and field
  • Boys' & Girls' Golf
  • Boys' & Girls' Soccer
  • Boys' Baseball
  • Girls' Softball

For American Football, the Ravens send their athletes to Williamsburg to compete in Iowa Class 3A District 5 (As of 2025).[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hillcrest Academy". Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  2. ^ "Football: 2025 & 2026 Districts & Groups". IHSAA. March 5, 2025. Retrieved September 23, 2025.

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