How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy | Hillside High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elizabeth, NJ | Hillside, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | 911 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 13.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.1% | 58.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy | Hillside High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,903 | $25,068 |
| District | Elizabeth Public Schools | Hillside Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy | Hillside High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| African American | 9.0% | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81.5% | 36.1% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy | Hillside High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 14 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 324:1 | 223:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.6% | 24.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.