- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hillside, NJ
Hillside High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340729005540
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Hillside · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hillside, NJ.
School address
District: Hillside Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340729005540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hillside High School held near 927 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.2 → 70.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 340729005540 · Hillside, NJ High · MID · TRAD
911 enr · 11.8:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center (625 students)
Hillside High School held near 927 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.2 → 70.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hillside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hillside High School
911 students
- Abram P. Morri
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center
625 students
- Hurden Looker
Hurden Looker School
408 students
- Ola Edwards Co
Ola Edwards Community School
391 students
- Walter O. Krum 323
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
323 students
- Deanna G. Tayl 202
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
202 students
What this shows Hillside High School reports 911 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside High School compares
Hillside 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 53% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,068
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
White 7.4%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Hillside High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Hillside Public School District reports $25,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hurden Looker School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ola Edwards Community School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deanna G. Taylor Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~911 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside High School
How many students attend Hillside High School?
Hillside High School has 911 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hillside, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 925 (2022-23) → 927 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside High School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside High School?
45.3% of students at Hillside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillside High School is African American at 54.8% of enrollment, in Hillside, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside High School?
Hillside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Hillside High School rank among public schools in Hillside?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hillside, 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 Hillside on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillside Public School District?
Besides Hillside High School, Hillside Public School District also operates Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center (625 students), Hurden Looker School (408 students), and Ola Edwards Community School (391 students). See the Hillside Public School District district page for the complete list.