Hillside High School

Hillside High School

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

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Christine Sidwa
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
43.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
2
Equity
2
College Readiness
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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%
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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.
Kean University 250 Students
Montclair State University 245 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 224 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 167 Students
Seton Hall University 124 Students
Temple University 120 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 108 Students
Rowan University 105 Students
Rider University 101 Students
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ 100 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 96 Students
Biology 87 Students
Nursing 81 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Accounting 24 Students
Physical Therapy 23 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 115 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/14/2023
Hillside High School has been an exhilarating experience during my four years of high school. I would like to see changes in the communication between staff and students within the high school and the opportunity to be exposed to more courses throughout the school year.
5.0 Alum
10/15/2023
I went to hillside highschool all 4 years of highschool. The school has a great community but it needs some improvements. Their not major but it would definitely lighten up the school more. Upgrades such as the bathroom near the gym, better internet and more art supplies for the art department. However I loved hillside high I wouldn't trade my experience for the world.
3.0 Alum
12/29/2022
My experience at this school is not that exciting. The students are very wild and have no respect. The teachers are very well at doing their job as well as the security guards. The classes are very significant and the curriculum is very good with trying to prepare us for college.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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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