Hillcrest Academy-North

Union County Educational Services Commission

2630 PLAINFIELD AVENUE
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076

www.ucesc.org/schools/hillcrest_academy_north

81 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hillcrest Academy-North is a specialized public high school located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, operating under the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools district. The school is designed to serve students who benefit from a non-traditional, highly supportive educational environment. It focuses on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, aiming to help students who may have struggled in larger, conventional school settings to regain their academic footing, build confidence, and work toward meeting state graduation requirements.

The academy emphasizes a balanced approach that combines rigorous core academics with social-emotional support. By fostering a close-knit community, Hillcrest Academy-North provides an atmosphere where students can receive personalized guidance from staff members dedicated to overcoming barriers to learning. The school’s ultimate objective is to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, pursuing vocational training, or entering the workforce, all while ensuring students feel connected and valued within their school community.

Total Students

8.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Academy-North
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	65
Black	14
Asian	1

Hispanic
65 (80.2 %)
Black
14 (17.3 %)
White
1 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Union County Educational Services Commission
Phone:	(908)233-9366
Website:	http://www.ucesc.org/schools/hillcrest_academy_north
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	81
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9

Grade 10 27

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 12