Hillside High School

Hillside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1085 Liberty Ave,  Hillside, NJ
Hillside Board of Education
3.5
2.2
890 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Christine Sidwa
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
85%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
43.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
173:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
Black
59.5%
Hispanic
30.4%
White
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montclair State University 235 Students
Kean University 232 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 211 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 146 Students
Seton Hall University 114 Students
Temple University 112 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 106 Students
Stockton University 97 Students
Rowan University 95 Students
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ 95 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 91 Students
Nursing 82 Students
Biology 80 Students
Psychology 72 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Accounting 23 Students
Physical Therapy 22 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 117 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/25/2025
My experience with Hillside High School was a mix of good and bad. The best part was being a part of JROTC and all the activities they offered. It was fun and gave me a sense of teamwork and discipline. The worst part was that some of the classrooms were too cold during the winter, which made it hard to focus. I think it would be great if the school improved the heating in classrooms to make them more comfortable for students.
3.0 Alum
10/18/2023
Hillside was ok for me, there are very needed improvements these must do for saftey and also education.
4.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Best: Hillside High School's supportive teachers and engaging curriculum encouraged personal growth and academic excellence. Worst: Limited resources and an overly competitive environment created undue stress and hindered work-life balance.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 4 Reviews
4.0 parent
7/13/2020
I have raised 3 children in the Hillside community with my husband. We had children at every single school. I am a teacher myself, as with any community, both sides need to be reciprocated parents, teachers, students, and administrators. Essentially then, all schools are successful.
1.0 parent
2/11/2015
I am a parent of a student attending Hillside High . To say that I am disappointed would be an under statement. The school administrators or under qualified to say the least. The Principal remains out of serious issues and allows the under qualified VP's take charge of the matter. They allow small i...
1.0 parent
12/10/2013
In a very bad area. No diversity. Parents are seldom involved. Staffing isn't great. Would never put my kids in here. Constant fights breaking out. Bullying is a major issue here.
3.0 student
10/1/2012
contu...... Its for the students so they can be in a comfortable learning environment. Its all about the students. Were here to learn. They dont care because they already went to school.

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Hillside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hillside, NJ, in the Hillside neighborhood, and is served by the Hillside Board of Education in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 890 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Hillside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $519,996. Discover additional schools in the area, like Weequahic High School, Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, Eagle Academy of Newark, and more. Learn more about what Hillside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillside High School.

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