Northern Hills Academy serves 33 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Hills Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Hills Academy's student population of 33 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northern Hills Academy is 0.31, 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
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
9%
33%
Black
9%
15%
White
82%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
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?
33 students attend Northern Hills Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Northern Hills Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Hills Academy?
Northern Hills Academy has a student ration of 7:1, 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
What school district is Northern Hills Academy part of?
Northern Hills Academy is part of Northern Hills Academy School District.
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