At a glance
Reported students
87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
49
Hillcrest Academy-South: 87 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
7.6:1 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
- 76
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.4:1
What the reported data says about Hillcrest Academy-South
Hillcrest Academy-South is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Westfield. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Union County Educational Services Commission. NCES reports 87 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.6:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (69%) and Black (24.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hillcrest Academy-South
- 1How do the reported 7.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.7%
- Hispanic69%
- Black24.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Union County Educational Services Commission
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hillcrest Academy-North
High · Grades 09–12
74 reported students
Lamberts Mill Academy
High · Grades 06–12
42 reported students
Work Readiness Academy
High · Grades 12–12
23 reported students
Crossroads School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
52 reported students
Westlake
Other · Grades 04–12
46 reported students
Public schools near Hillcrest Academy-South
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamberts Mill Academy High · Union County Educational Services Commission | 06–12 | 42 | under 0.1 mi |
| Arthur L. Johnson High School High · Clark Township Public School District | 09–12 | 785 | 0.8 mi |
| Union County Magnet High School High · Union County Vocational-Technical School District | 09–12 | 297 | 1.7 mi |
| Academy For Allied Health Sciences High · Union County Vocational-Technical School District | 09–12 | 308 | 1.7 mi |
| Academy For Performing Arts High · Union County Vocational-Technical School District | 09–12 | 242 | 1.7 mi |
| Union County Career & Technical Institute High · Union County Vocational-Technical School District | 09–12 | 67 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Academy-South
What grades does Hillcrest Academy-South serve?
Hillcrest Academy-South reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Union County Educational Services Commission.
How many students attend Hillcrest Academy-South?
Hillcrest Academy-South reported 87 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 76 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillcrest Academy-South?
The calculated ratio is 7.6:1, based on 87 students and 11.5 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 Hillcrest Academy-South a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillcrest Academy-South is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Union County Educational Services Commission attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hillcrest Academy-South students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hillcrest Academy-South in?
Hillcrest Academy-South is part of Union County Educational Services Commission, based in Westfield, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hillcrest Academy-South?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lamberts Mill Academy (under 0.1 mi), Arthur L. Johnson High School (0.8 mi), Union County Magnet High School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.