Rutherford High School

www.rutherfordschools.org

727 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rutherford High School, located at 56 Elliott Place in Rutherford, New Jersey, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the sole high school within the Rutherford Public School District, it serves as the academic anchor for the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes college and career readiness. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Rutherford High School is deeply integrated into the cultural life of the borough. It places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, encouraging students to participate in service-oriented projects. With a commitment to technology integration and personalized learning, the school aims to prepare its graduates for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce while maintaining the traditions and spirited identity associated with the "Bulldogs."

727

Total Students

68.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rutherford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	192
Black	19
Asian	105
Two or More	35
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
369 (50.9%)
Hispanic
192 (26.5%)
Asian
105 (14.5%)
Two or More
35 (4.8%)
Black
19 (2.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutherford School District
Phone:	(201)438-7675
Website:	http://www.rutherfordschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	727
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 174

Grade 10 167

Grade 11 185

Grade 12 201