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Hillside High

PublicGrades 9–12
Durham, North Carolina · Durham Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,433
Student:Teacher17.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Hillside
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
1,433
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
100%+17.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Hillside High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Durham, North Carolina. The school enrolls 1,433 students. It is part of the Durham Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictDurham Public Schools
County37063
CityDurham
ZIP27707
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370126000385

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,433
White1.9%
Hispanic / Latino32.1%
Black / African American59.9%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races4.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.9%
Hispanic
32.1%
Black
59.9%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
4.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)