Serving 78 students in grades 9-12, Hillcrest Academy-south ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Academy-south ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hillcrest Academy-south's student population of 78 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillcrest Academy-south is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
62%
34%
Black
33%
15%
White
5%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)11-19%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 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?
78 students attend Hillcrest Academy-south.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hillcrest Academy-south students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, and 5% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Academy-south part of?
Hillcrest Academy-south is part of Union County Educational Services Commission School District.
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