Hillside High
Durham, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12 · Magnet
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
D grade for 2024–25, score 53.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | D | D |
| School performance score | 62 | 51 | 53 |
| School achievement score | 56.3 | 49.3 | 48.3 |
| Reading and math | 39.6% | 33.7% | 30.3% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 24.8% | 23.7% | 24.9% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 84.5% | 80% | 74.7% |
| English learner progress | 19.4% | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 47.3% | 28.9% | 34.1% |
| School growth score | 86.6 | 58.2 | 70.5 |
| Growth status | Exceeded | NotMet | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
13.177 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 20.848 | 19.244 | 13.177 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
215.96 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 88.26 | 61.30 | 215.96 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 1,535 | 1,454 |
| Suspended out of school | 5.7% · 87 | 4.9% · 71 |
| Suspended in school | 10.7% · 164 | 8.0% · 116 |
| Expelled | 2.0% · 31 | 0.1% · 2 |
School Profile
Location
City, Large
Enrollment
1,454 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino28.6%
White2.4%
Black or African American63.5%
Asian1.0%
Two or More Races4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370126000385
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 1,454 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95.3
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24