Northern Hills Academy serves 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northern Hills Academy's student population of 44 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northern Hills Academy is 0.36, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
5%
14%
White
79%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Northern Hills Academy often compared to?
Northern Hills Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sparta High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Northern Hills Academy?
44 students attend Northern Hills Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Northern Hills Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northern Hills Academy?
Northern Hills Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northern Hills Academy offer ?
Northern Hills Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Hills Academy part of?
Northern Hills Academy is part of Sussex County Educational Services Commission School District.
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