Enrollment
727
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rutherford, NJ
Rutherford High School
Federal NCES profile for Rutherford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341446000810
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutherford High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Rutherford · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rutherford High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutherford High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rutherford, NJ.
School address
District: Rutherford School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341446000810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rutherford High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rutherford High School
Rutherford High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Rutherford, New Jersey, enrolling 727 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.2% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 727 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 377 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Rutherford School District spends $18,539 per pupil, 26% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rutherford School District also operates Pierrepont School (569 students) and Lincoln School (500 students) alongside Rutherford High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rutherford High School compares
Rutherford High School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.2% | ▼ 96% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Rutherford High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rutherford School District, which includes Rutherford High School.
$18,539
Per student
-26%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.9%
State 14.1%
Federal 2.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rutherford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierrepont School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutherford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rutherford High School
How many students attend Rutherford High School?
Rutherford High School has 727 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rutherford, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutherford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutherford High School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rutherford High School?
1.2% of students at Rutherford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rutherford High School?
The largest demographic group at Rutherford High School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Rutherford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutherford High School?
Rutherford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rutherford High School rank among public schools in Rutherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutherford High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rutherford, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rutherford on the city page.
Is Rutherford High School a good school?
Rutherford High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rutherford School District?
Besides Rutherford High School, Rutherford School District also operates Pierrepont School (569 students), Lincoln School (500 students), and Union School (399 students). See the Rutherford School District district page for the complete list.
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