Hillside High School

www.hillsidek12.org/1/home

925 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hillside High School, located at 1085 Liberty Avenue in Hillside, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Hillside Public School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success through a blend of core curriculum requirements, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. As a hub for the local community, the school emphasizes student development not only in academics but also through athletics, performing arts, and various student-led organizations that encourage civic engagement and school spirit.

The institution operates with a commitment to addressing the diverse needs of its student body, often focusing on initiatives that promote college and career readiness. By providing support services and maintaining partnerships within the local area, Hillside High School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Whether through its competitive sports programs or its focus on foundational academic skills, the school serves as a central pillar for the town of Hillside, dedicated to equipping graduates with the tools necessary to navigate life after high school.

925

Total Students

77.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	281
Black	550
Asian	12
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Black
550 (59.5 %)
Hispanic
281 (30.4 %)
White
71 (7.7 %)
Asian
12 (1.3 %)
Two or More
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Hillside Public School District
Phone:	(908)352-7664
Website:	http://www.hillsidek12.org/1/home
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	925
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	533
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 9 241

Grade 10 219

Grade 11 220

Grade 12 222

Ungraded 23