Enrollment
1,433
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 370126000385
Hillside High — Durham, NC
Federal NCES profile for Hillside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 35
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Durham Public Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillside High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hillside High reports 1,433 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 94.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% above the North Carolina average and 93% above the national baseline. The school offers 4 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 205 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 61.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Durham Public Schools spends $17,524 per pupil district-wide, above the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.5% from local sources (property taxes), 46.0% from the state, and 19.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillside High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,433 | top 96% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 66% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,524
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 205 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,433 Top 96% in North Carolina — larger than 4% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 94.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.8% +51% vs state
NCES ID 370126000385
Student demographics
African American 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 4.3%
White 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 59.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 205:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 61.6%
In-school suspensions 164
Out-of-school suspensions 87
Expulsions 31
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Durham Public Schools, which includes Hillside High.
$17,524
Per student
+34%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 46.0%
Federal 19.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Hillside High
How many students attend Hillside High?
Hillside High has 1,433 students enrolled. It is a high school in Durham, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside High is 16.2:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside High?
99.8% of students at Hillside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside High?
The largest demographic group at Hillside High is African American at 59.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Durham, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside High?
Hillside High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.