How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Franklin High School | Hillcrest School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Somerset, NJ | Somerset, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 2,134 | 439 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.6% | 41.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Franklin High School | Hillcrest School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,320 | $31,320 |
| District | Franklin Township Public School District | Franklin Township Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Franklin High School | Hillcrest School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| African American | 31.9% | 23.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.2% | 53.1% |
| Asian | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Franklin High School | Hillcrest School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 161.7:1 | 439:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.4% | 17.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 55 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.