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Hillsborough High School

High School · Hillsborough Township Public School District · Hillsborough, NJ

A Hillsborough Township Public School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

466 Raider Boulevard, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

  • Math 61% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-9.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+19.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation27.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$22,562
Chronic Absenteeism6%

Students at Hillsborough High School score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 63% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hillsborough High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$153,785

Median home value

$537,300

Median rent

$2,171/mo

College educated

61.6%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

2.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08844; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
27.9% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
1 boys'·5 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Manville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.29–124.5 mi538Compare →
Central Jersey College Prep Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–124.9 mi1,357Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Hillsborough Township Public School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$22,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hillsborough High School is listed in Hillsborough Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillsborough High School

Hillsborough High School is a public high school in Hillsborough, NJ, part of Hillsborough Township Public School District, serving approximately 2,385 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,550 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Hillsborough High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipediaWayback Machine

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Hillsborough High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Hillsborough Township, Somerset County, New Jersey 3. It serves students in grades nine through twelve and operates as the sole secondary school within the Hillsborough Township School District 3. The district's mission statement focuses on empowering students to excel while finding purpose and joy in their educational journey 1. In addition to residents of Hillsborough Township, the school also enrolls students from Millstone 3. This inclusion occurred after Millstone was integrated into the Hillsborough district, replacing a previous sending/receiving relationship 3.
Sources (3)
  1. www.htps.us
  2. web.archive.org
  3. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillsborough High School

What grades does Hillsborough High School serve?

Hillsborough High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hillsborough High School?

Hillsborough High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,385 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hillsborough High School rank in NJ?

Hillsborough High School ranks #1,550 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Hillsborough High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillsborough High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hillsborough High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillsborough High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hillsborough High School a charter school?

No, Hillsborough High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hillsborough High School a Title I school?

No, Hillsborough High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillsborough High School?

10.3% of students at Hillsborough High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,385
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
173
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.0%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 08844)
43,708
Area average commute
34.4 min
Area median age
42.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08844; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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