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#2224 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Hillside High School
High School · Hillside Public School District · Hillside, NJ
A high school in Hillside, NJ where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1085 LIBERTY AVE, Hillside, NJ 07205
- Math 10% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hillside High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillside High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,558
Median home value
$363,200
Median rent
$1,712/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruriah High School for GirlsPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Eagle Academy for Young Men of NewarkEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Weequahic High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 553 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hillside Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $25,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillside High School is listed in Hillside Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillside High School
Hillside High School is a public high school in Hillside, NJ, part of Hillside Public School District, serving approximately 927 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,224 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillside High School
What grades does Hillside High School serve?
Hillside High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hillside High School?
Hillside High School has an enrollment of approximately 927 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillside High School rank in NJ?
Hillside High School ranks #2,224 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hillside High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Hillside High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillside High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hillside High School a charter school?
No, Hillside High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillside High School a Title I school?
No, Hillside High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillside High School?
60.0% of students at Hillside 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
- 927
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (908) 352-7664
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07205)
- 22,179
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 07205; 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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