Hillside High School commits to inspire students to become globally aware citizens, lifelong learners and responsible leaders in their communities.  This will be accomplished by creating challenging learning experiences that emphasize collaboration, critical thinking and respect for all people. Hillside High is a professional learning community that cultivates confidence and high achievement in all of its learners.

Hillside High is an International Baccalaureate school. The goals of the International Baccalaureate Programme are to help students develop into adults who are confident, critical and independent thinkers with a global perspective. IB seeks to be a transformational form of education focused on individual learner profiles and centers learning on problem solving and real-world, global challenges. Students develop world language and intercultural communication skills. Peer-reviewed research suggests that students who attend IB programs have more developed critical thinking skills, global awareness and are more likely to successfully attend college.