Hillcrest Academy-north

Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 30-39%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hillcrest Academy-north's student population of 75 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hillcrest Academy-north is 0.42, 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)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
73%
32%
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Black
23%
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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0.42
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(10-11)
30-39%
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)
6%
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 is the graduation rate of Hillcrest Academy-north?
The graduation rate of Hillcrest Academy-north is 30-39%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hillcrest Academy-north?
75 students attend Hillcrest Academy-north.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hillcrest Academy-north students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Academy-north?
Hillcrest Academy-north has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Academy-north offer ?
Hillcrest Academy-north offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hillcrest Academy-north part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 30-39%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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