Hillsborough High School

Hillsborough Township Public School District

466 Raider Boulevard
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

www.htps.us

2,368 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hillsborough High School, located on Raider Boulevard in Hillsborough, New Jersey, is a large, comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the sole high school within the Hillsborough Township Public Schools district, it acts as a central hub for the local community. The school is widely recognized for its robust academic curriculum, which includes a diverse array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-technical electives designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Hillsborough High School maintains a highly active campus culture characterized by a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement. Known as the "Raiders," the school boasts a competitive athletics program, an extensive selection of student-led clubs, and a highly regarded performing arts department. The school is frequently noted for its commitment to fostering a collaborative environment, utilizing its modern facilities to support a large student body while maintaining a focus on school spirit, student achievement, and community engagement.

2,368

Total Students

169.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillsborough High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,196
Hispanic	277
Black	141
Asian	719
Two or More	16
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	10

White
1,196 (50.6 %)
Asian
719 (30.4 %)
Hispanic
277 (11.7 %)
Black
141 (6.0 %)
Two or More
16 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.4 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hillsborough Township Public School District
Phone:	(908)431-6600
Website:	http://www.htps.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	169.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 9 583

Grade 10 603

Grade 11 565

Grade 12 561

Ungraded 56