Northern Hills Academy serves 50 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- 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:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Hills Academy's student population of 50 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
50 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 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
5:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%

Hispanic
12%
34%

Black
4%
15%

White
82%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 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?
50 students attend Northern Hills Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Northern Hills Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Hills Academy?
Northern Hills Academy has a student ration of 5:1, 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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