Sterling High School

501 South Warwick Road
Somerdale, NJ 08083

www.sterling.k12.nj.us/

839 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sterling High School, located in Somerdale, New Jersey, serves as a regional secondary institution for students from several surrounding communities. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances academic rigor with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Its mission is centered on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce, by providing a structured curriculum that meets diverse student needs.

Beyond the classroom, Sterling High School places a strong emphasis on student life and community involvement. The school hosts a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and personal development. By integrating community-focused programs and maintaining a dedicated faculty, Sterling strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and contribute positively to the local Somerdale area.

839

Total Students

71.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sterling High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	182
Black	163
Asian	34
Two or More	41
American Indian	2

White
414 (49.5%)
Hispanic
182 (21.8%)
Black
163 (19.5%)
Two or More
41 (4.9%)
Asian
34 (4.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Sterling Regional School District
Phone:	(856)784-1333
Website:	http://www.sterling.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	839
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 9 207

Grade 10 211

Grade 11 211

Grade 12 210