Hillcrest Academy-North
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ · Union County Educational Services Commission
Alternative school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
2630 PLAINFIELD AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076
(908)233-9366NCES ID 341640006008Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 66 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.0% | 80.3% | ▲ 35.3 pts | |
| Black | 51.7% | 18.2% | ▼ 33.5 pts | |
| White | 3.3% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $848K in zip 07076 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Hillcrest Academy-North
- #104Scotch Plains-Fanwood High SchoolScotch Plains-Fanwood School District · 0.5 mi away104th of 404
ELA 63% · Math 50%Compare - #72Westfield Senior High SchoolWestfield Public School District · 1.5 mi away72nd of 404
ELA 69% · Math 61%Compare - #59Governor Livingston High SchoolBerkeley Heights School District · 2.3 mi away59th of 404
ELA 75% · Math 66%Compare - #15Academy For Allied Health SciencesUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 2.7 mi away15th of 404
ELA 100% · Math 82%Compare - #14Academy For Information TechnologyUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 2.7 mi away14th of 404
ELA 100% · Math 82%Compare - #49Academy For Performing ArtsUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 2.7 mi away49th of 404
ELA 95% · Math 48%Compare - #11Union County Magnet High SchoolUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 2.7 mi away11th of 404
ELA 100% · Math 92%Compare - #22Union County TechUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 2.7 mi away22nd of 404
ELA 98% · Math 70%Compare
What school district is Hillcrest Academy-North in?
Hillcrest Academy-North is part of the Union County Educational Services Commission district in SCOTCH PLAINS, New Jersey.
Is Hillcrest Academy-North a good school?
Hillcrest Academy-North does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest Academy-North?
Hispanic 80%, Black 18%, White 2% (66 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillcrest Academy-North cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07076 is $848K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.