At a glance
Reported students
2,377
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
175.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Hillsborough High School: 2,377 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,349
- Teachers (FTE)
- 176
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hillsborough. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Hillsborough Township Public School District. NCES reports 2,377 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, above the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.7%) and Asian (34.3%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 31 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hillsborough High School
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 175.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 11 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 11
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.7%
- Hispanic11.9%
- Black6.1%
- Asian34.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
31 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hillsborough Township Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hillsborough Township Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,246 reported students
Auten Road Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
1,112 reported students
Sunnymead Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
530 reported students
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
467 reported students
Woods Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
410 reported students
Amsterdam Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
376 reported students
Public schools near Hillsborough High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manville High School High · Manville School District | 09–12 | 528 | 4.5 mi |
| The Career Center of the SCESC High · Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr | 06–12 | 7 | 5.7 mi |
| Somerset Secondary Academy High · Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr | 09–12 | 70 | 5.7 mi |
| Franklin High School High · Franklin Township Public School District | 09–12 | 2,134 | 5.7 mi |
| Montgomery High School High · Montgomery Township School District | 09–12 | 1,611 | 6.1 mi |
| Somerville High School High · Somerville Public School District | 09–12 | 1,072 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough High School
What grades does Hillsborough High School serve?
Hillsborough High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hillsborough Township Public School District.
How many students attend Hillsborough High School?
Hillsborough High School reported 2,377 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,349 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillsborough High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 2,377 students and 175.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hillsborough High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillsborough High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hillsborough Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hillsborough High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hillsborough High School in?
Hillsborough High School is part of Hillsborough Township Public School District, based in Hillsborough, NJ, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hillsborough High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Manville High School (4.5 mi), The Career Center of the SCESC (5.7 mi), Somerset Secondary Academy (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.