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 2,385 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- 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
School Overview
Hillsborough High School's student population of 2,385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 173 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
173 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Gold, Scarlet, Cardinal
School Rankings
Hillsborough High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsborough High School is 0.65, 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
#561 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
12%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
49%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsborough High School's ranking?
Hillsborough High School is ranked #561 out of 2,201 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hillsborough High School?
2,385 students attend Hillsborough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hillsborough High School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 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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