Hillside Innovation Academy serves 99 students in grades 7-8.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillside Innovation Academy's student population of 99 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillside Innovation Academy is 0.59, 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
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
30%
33%
Black
56%
15%
White
12%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hillside Innovation Academy?
99 students attend Hillside Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hillside Innovation Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hillside Innovation Academy offer ?
Hillside Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hillside Innovation Academy part of?
Hillside Innovation Academy is part of Hillside Public School District.
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