Hillcrest Academy-south

Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 11-19%
  • : ≤20%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hillcrest Academy-south's student population of 75 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hillcrest Academy-south is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
(15-16)
≤20%
40%
(15-16)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
61%
32%
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Black
36%
15%
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White
3%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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(10-11)
11-19%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillcrest Academy-south?
The graduation rate of Hillcrest Academy-south is 11-19%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hillcrest Academy-south?
75 students attend Hillcrest Academy-south.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hillcrest Academy-south students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Academy-south?
Hillcrest Academy-south has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Academy-south offer ?
Hillcrest Academy-south offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hillcrest Academy-south part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 11-19%
  • : ≤20%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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