Enrollment
2,377
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340723005222
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts 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
- 71
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
169.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsborough High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Hillsborough, New Jersey, enrolling 2,377 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.1:1 is larger than about 86% of New Jersey schools and 19% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 6.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,377 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (34%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hillsborough Township Public School District also operates Hillsborough Township Middle School (1,246 students) and Auten Road Intermediate School (1,112 students) alongside Hillsborough High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillsborough High School compares
Hillsborough High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,628
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough Township Public School District, which includes Hillsborough High School.
$21,628
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 32.9%
Federal 4.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hillsborough High School a good school?
Hillsborough High School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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