Hilton High School

400 East Ave
Hilton, NY 14468
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 1,427 students in grades 9-12, Hilton High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hilton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Hilton High School's student population of 1,427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,427 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
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School Rankings

Hilton High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilton High School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#19 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
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97%
55%
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98%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
5%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
90%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.19
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95%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hilton High School's ranking?
Hilton High School is ranked #19 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hilton High School often compared to?
Hilton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brighton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 98% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hilton High School?
The graduation rate of Hilton High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hilton High School?
1,427 students attend Hilton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hilton High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilton High School?
Hilton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hilton High School offer ?
Hilton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hilton High School part of?
Hilton High School is part of Hilton Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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