- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341446000810
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 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 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Rutherford · Resource Index
- 66
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Rutherford High School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.6 → 69.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 341446000810 · Rutherford, NJ High · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 10.7:1 · 1.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Pierrepont School (569 students)
Rutherford High School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.6 → 69.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Rutherford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rutherford High School
727 students
- Pierrepont Sch
Pierrepont School
569 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
500 students
- Union School
Union School
399 students
- Washington Sch
Washington School
349 students
What this shows Rutherford High School reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutherford High School compares
Rutherford High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Rutherford School District reports $22,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.