- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hillsborough, NJ
Hillsborough High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsborough High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340723005222
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsborough High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsborough High School has class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsborough High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Hillsborough, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340723005222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Hillsborough High School held near 2,385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 169.1 → 173.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 340723005222 · Hillsborough, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,377 enr · 14.1:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsborough Township Middle School (1,246 students)
Hillsborough High School held near 2,385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 169.1 → 173.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hillsborough High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hillsborough High School
2,377 students
- Hillsborough T
Hillsborough Township Middle School
1,246 students
- Auten Road Int
Auten Road Intermediate School
1,112 students
- Sunnymead Elem 530
Sunnymead Elementary School
530 students
- Hillsborough T 467
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
467 students
- Woods Road Ele 410
Woods Road Elementary School
410 students
What this shows Hillsborough High School reports 2,377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsborough High School compares
Hillsborough High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 79% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,377 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,377
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
Asian 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Hillsborough High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough Township Public School District reports $22,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsborough High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Township Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auten Road Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnymead Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsborough Township Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woods Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsborough High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough High School
How many students attend Hillsborough High School?
Hillsborough High School has 2,377 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hillsborough, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,368 (2022-23) → 2,385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough High School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsborough High School?
6.3% of students at Hillsborough High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsborough High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsborough High School is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsborough High School?
Hillsborough High School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillsborough High School rank among public schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsborough High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Hillsborough, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hillsborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough Township Public School District?
Besides Hillsborough High School, Hillsborough Township Public School District also operates Hillsborough Township Middle School (1,246 students), Auten Road Intermediate School (1,112 students), and Sunnymead Elementary School (530 students). See the Hillsborough Township Public School District district page for the complete list.