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School Comparison

Hillside High
vs.
Durham School of Technology

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Hillside High
Durham School of Technology
  • Hillside High reported a higher chronically absent students than Durham School of Technology (872 vs. 71).
  • Hillside High reported a higher graduating cohort than Durham School of Technology (393 vs. 90).
  • Hillside High reported a higher sat/act participation than Durham School of Technology (358 vs. 59).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Hillside High reported a higher chronically absent students than Durham School of Technology (872 vs. 71).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Hillside High reported a higher graduating cohort than Durham School of Technology (393 vs. 90).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Hillside High reported a higher sat/act participation than Durham School of Technology (358 vs. 59).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Hillside High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Durham School of Technology (132 vs. 12).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Hillside High reported a higher students per counselor than Durham School of Technology (219.3:1 vs. 144:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Hillside High

4 metrics were reported by Hillside High. Comparable data for Durham School of Technology is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
88%
AP courses offered
4
AP enrollment
88
IB enrollment
183

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Hillside High
$15,239.22
Durham School of Technology
$15,239.22
Local revenue share
Hillside High
37.2%
Durham School of Technology
37.2%
State revenue share
Hillside High
45.8%
Durham School of Technology
45.8%
Federal revenue share
Hillside High
17%
Durham School of Technology
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Hillside High
40.7%
Durham School of Technology
40.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Durham County
$79,501
Durham County
$79,501
Poverty rate
Durham County
12%
Durham County
12%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Durham County
53.5%
Durham County
53.5%
Unemployment rate
Durham County
3.2%
Durham County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.