North Carolinaβ€ΊSchoolsβ€ΊHillside High

Hillside High

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

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 β€” different families value different things.

Things to Consider

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

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeβ€”
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)