Serving 927 students in grades 9-12, Hillside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 927 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillside High School's student population of 927 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
927 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1940
School Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Rankings
Hillside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1830 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
33%
34%
Black
57%
15%
White
8%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside High School's ranking?
Hillside High School is ranked #1830 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hillside High School often compared to?
Hillside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Brearley Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillside High School?
The graduation rate of Hillside High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hillside High School?
927 students attend Hillside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hillside High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside High School?
Hillside High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside High School offer ?
Hillside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillside High School part of?
Hillside High School is part of Hillside Public School District.
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