Hillsborough High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Hillsborough Township in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Hillsborough Township School District.
Serving 2,377 students in grades 9-12, Hillsborough High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillsborough High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Hillsborough, NJ, covering approximately 55.8 square miles. The area typically allows for a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillsborough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hillsborough High School's student population of 2,377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 176 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,377 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
176 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to Hillsborough High School Home of the Raiders!
School Rankings
Hillsborough High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsborough High School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Scarlet, Cardinal
School Mascot
Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsborough High School's ranking?
Hillsborough High School is ranked #652 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hillsborough High School often compared to?
Hillsborough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montgomery High School, Bridgewater-raritan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillsborough High School?
The graduation rate of Hillsborough High School is 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Hillsborough High School?
2,377 students attend Hillsborough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hillsborough High School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillsborough High School?
Hillsborough High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillsborough High School offer ?
Hillsborough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillsborough High School part of?
Hillsborough High School is part of Hillsborough Township Public School District.
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