Hillside Academy in South Bay, FL serves 9 students across grades 9 through 12 in a nonsectarian, town鈥揵ased setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1 with one full鈥搕ime teacher supporting the high school program.
Hillside Academy's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for diversity.
As a small private high school, Hillside Academy offers education in a town locale with coeducational programs for grades 9 to 12.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hillside Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hillside Academy?
The application deadline for Hillside Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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