High Schools in Rutherford School District


Summary:

The Rutherford School District in New Jersey is home to one high school, Rutherford High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school is a relatively strong performer within the state, ranking in the top third of New Jersey high schools and consistently outpacing state and district averages on standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts.

Rutherford High School boasts a 91.3% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average. The school also maintains a low 1.0% dropout rate and a stable student-teacher ratio of 10.5 students per teacher. With only 2.04% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a relatively affluent student population compared to the state as a whole. While the school's math proficiency rates are above the state average, they lag behind its strong performance in English Language Arts, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

Overall, Rutherford High School appears to be a high-performing institution within the Rutherford School District, providing a quality education to its students and maintaining a consistent ranking and rating over the years. The school's focus on academic achievement, stable enrollment, and relatively low socioeconomic needs contribute to its strong performance within the state.

District Detail

 176 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070-2310

 (201) 438-7675

SchoolDigger Rank:
158th of 609 New Jersey districts

See the 2025 New Jersey District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,544

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
?






SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
u-SD2L2_34_14460____2_2_000100000__ retrieved from Database in 164 milliseconds.