The school's student body was 51.9% (97) White, 16.6% (31) Asian, 13.4% (25) two or more races, 10.2% (19) Black and 8.0% (15) Hispanic.

[2] The Hudson School was founded in fall 1978 by Suellen Newman, with the financial assistance of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, as an alternative to the available educational institutions in the local area.

The school seeks to foster the Three C's ("courage, compassion and commitment") in its students,[9] who are admitted because "they demonstrate a love of learning and don't mind a bit of hard work."

In 2025, The Hudson School was ranked 1st in Hudson County and 31st in the state on the list of the best private high schools in New Jersey by Niche, with an academic score of A+.

[11] Some of the courses offered include pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, precalculus, environmental science, chemistry, physics, English, physical education, American history, geography, art, renaissance history, ethics and aesthetics.