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School Comparison

Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
vs.
Hillside High School

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

Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Hillside High School
  • Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy reported a higher sat/act participation than Hillside High School (477 vs. 83).
  • Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy reported a higher ap enrollment than Hillside High School (404 vs. 94).
  • Hillside High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy (228 vs. 96).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Hillside High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy (228 vs. 96).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy reported a higher graduation rate than Hillside High School (97% vs. 87%).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy reported a higher sat/act participation than Hillside High School (477 vs. 83).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Hillside High School reported a higher violent incidents than Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy (29 vs. 13).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Hillside High School (323.7:1 vs. 223:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
$24,903.13
Hillside High School
$25,067.54
Local revenue share
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
9.2%
Hillside High School
37.2%
State revenue share
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
81.1%
Hillside High School
55.9%
Federal revenue share
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
9.7%
Hillside High School
6.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
17.3%
Hillside High School
21.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Union County
$100,117
Union County
$100,117
Poverty rate
Union County
8.9%
Union County
8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Union County
38.6%
Union County
38.6%
Unemployment rate
Union County
4.8%
Union County
4.8%
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.