Serving 925 students in grades 9-12, Hillside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Hillside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillside High School?
The graduation rate of Hillside High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hillside High School?
925 students attend Hillside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hillside High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside High School?
Hillside High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside High School offer ?
Hillside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hillside High School part of?
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