Hillside High

www.hillside.dpsnc.net/

1,526 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hillside High School, located at 3727 Fayetteville Street in Durham, North Carolina, is a historic institution with a deep-rooted legacy in the Durham Public Schools system. Known as one of the oldest African American high schools in the state, Hillside holds significant cultural importance within the community. The school is widely recognized for its strong tradition of academic excellence, competitive athletics, and a vibrant extracurricular culture that fosters school pride and student engagement.

Today, Hillside High serves a diverse student body by offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and the specialized IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme. The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through rigorous instruction and a supportive learning environment. With a commitment to "Hillside Excellence," the school continues to be a cornerstone of the Durham community, emphasizing leadership, community service, and the cultivation of well-rounded, college- and career-ready graduates.

1,526

Total Students

94.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside High
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	414
Black	999
Asian	12
Two or More	56
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
999 (65.5 %)
Hispanic
414 (27.1 %)
Two or More
56 (3.7 %)
White
40 (2.6 %)
Asian
12 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3925
Website:	http://www.hillside.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 481

Grade 10 389

Grade 11 316

Grade 12 340