Butler High School

Summary:

Butler High School is a public high school located in Butler, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 480. The school is part of the Butler Public School District, which is ranked 222 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Butler High School has shown strong academic performance, ranking 76th out of 426 New Jersey high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance in NJSLA/English Language Arts for 9th grade is particularly noteworthy, with 74.5% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 58.1%. In NJSLA/Geometry, Butler High School's performance is also impressive, with 60% of students proficient or better in the End of Course exam, compared to the state average of 49.6%.

Butler High School has consistently strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, and white students, all of whom rank in the top 150 out of over 400 New Jersey high schools in their respective categories. The school's performance for special education students and low socioeconomic status students is also noteworthy, ranking in the top 150 and top 80, respectively, among New Jersey high schools. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, it maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.8% to 96.5% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 38 Bartholdi Avenue
       Butler, NJ  07405


(973) 492-2000

District: Butler Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,105 Help


Feeder schools for Butler High School:

Elementary:    Aaron Decker School
Middle:    Richard Butler School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Hispanic:
28.9%
African American:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Butler High School ranks better than 82.2% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Butler High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Hispanic (28.9%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Butler High School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Butler High School is $20,105.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Butler High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler High School 76th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Butler High School in the ranking list.)

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Butler Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler Public School District 222nd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Butler High School

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Rank History for all students at Butler High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.72 135th 343 60.6%
2004 55.35 193rd 348 44.5%
2005 48.86 227th 351 35.3%
2006 42.90 258th 357 27.7%
2007 50.90 223rd 361 38.2%
2008 44.80 248th 359 30.9%
2009 50.73 239th 370 35.4%
2010 54.99 222nd 371 40.2%
2011 53.78 230th 378 39.2%
2012 44.71 272nd 388 29.9%
2013 51.47 257th 396 35.1%
2014 51.35 274th 411 33.3%
2015 45.12 164th 406 59.6%
2016 61.55 95th 409 76.8%
2017 55.39 134th 411 67.4%
2018 43.72 193rd 415 53.5%
2019 58.68 125th 416 70.0%
2021 37.37 220th 405 45.7%
2022 55.88 126th 415 69.6%
2023 53.21 143rd 422 66.1%
2024 71.78 76th 426 82.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Butler High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.68 180th 355 49.3%
2019 41.88 169th 349 51.6%
2021 56.94 97th 333 70.9%
2022 40.08 163rd 344 52.6%
2023 54.21 103rd 339 69.6%
2024 66.49 70th 349 79.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Butler High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.56 119th 345 65.5%
2019 63.23 77th 347 77.8%
2021 32.42 237th 326 27.3%
2022 57.87 78th 324 75.9%
2023 71.76 36th 344 89.5%
2024 47.83 114th 350 67.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Butler High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.10 199th 403 50.6%
2019 63.59 101st 408 75.2%
2021 40.32 213th 402 47.0%
2022 50.78 144th 414 65.2%
2023 55.41 122nd 416 70.7%
2024 58.11 109th 416 73.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Butler High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.04 167th 405 58.8%
2019 60.53 108th 407 73.5%
2021 36.29 227th 402 43.5%
2022 47.59 154th 410 62.4%
2023 45.50 160th 414 61.4%
2024 55.41 118th 415 71.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Butler High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.30 241st 368 34.5%
2019 62.39 99th 364 72.8%
2021 31.52 266th 374 28.9%
2022 47.83 145th 382 62.0%
2023 55.36 120th 385 68.8%
2024 61.65 103rd 394 73.9%
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Rank History for White students at Butler High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.58 207th 340 39.1%
2019 44.28 152nd 339 55.2%
2021 28.23 236th 336 29.8%
2022 53.94 100th 335 70.1%
2023 48.84 128th 335 61.8%
2024 76.49 37th 337 89.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Butler High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 664 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1989 611 4 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1990 557 3 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1991 533 3 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1992 555 6 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1993 544 3 9 19 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1994 544 2 6 26 2 n/a n/a 0 580
1995 498 3 14 27 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1996 498 3 14 27 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1998 516 6 15 20 10 n/a n/a 0 567
1999 524 9 13 18 10 n/a n/a 0 574
2000 503 7 19 17 1 n/a n/a 1 548
2001 499 7 15 34 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2002 484 13 12 23 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2003 484 13 12 23 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2004 458 8 10 32 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 457 6 16 33 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2006 429 7 14 38 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2007 461 8 10 38 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2008 483 8 14 43 1 n/a n/a 0 549
2009 454 6 12 45 1 0 0 0 518
2010 472 9 20 52 0 0 0 0 553
2011 443 7 19 47 0 0 0 0 516
2012 416 9 19 37 0 0 0 0 481
2013 405 11 13 42 0 0 0 0 471
2014 390 10 13 40 0 0 1 0 454
2015 405 8 11 51 0 0 0 0 475
2016 425 5 7 62 0 1 0 0 500
2017 451 5 8 75 0 3 1 0 543
2018 404 5 6 80 0 2 2 0 499
2019 376 6 6 97 0 4 4 0 493
2020 338 8 12 105 0 3 5 0 471
2021 301 14 14 104 0 4 5 1 443
2022 299 20 15 113 0 3 4 1 455
2023 314 11 14 135 0 2 3 1 480
2024 323 14 13 145 0 2 3 2 502

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Butler High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 673 57.0 11.8 n/a
1989 632 55.0 11.4 n/a
1990 574 45.0 12.7 1
1991 553 44.0 12.5 1.4
1992 574 43.0 13.3 2.4
1993 575 47.1 12.2 5.2
1994 580 48.5 12.0 4.3
1995 543 48.6 11.2 3.1
1996 543 48.6 11.2 3.1
1998 567 42.8 13.2 5.5
1999 574 42.0 13.7 5.6
2000 548 41.5 13.2 7.3
2001 555 43.2 12.8 4.9
2002 534 41.3 12.9 6.4
2003 534 41.3 12.9 6.4
2004 508 45.9 11.1 9.1
2005 512 44.9 11.4 n/a
2006 489 43.5 11.2 9
2007 519 42.7 12.2 9.6
2008 549 40.0 13.7 8.9
2009 518 42.0 10.2 8.1
2010 553 44.0 12.5 10.3
2011 516 40.8 12.6 11
2012 481 49.9 9.6 13.3
2013 471 49.3 9.5 15.7
2014 454 45.8 9.9 17.4
2015 475 46.0 10.3 18.7
2016 500 44.0 11.3 18.2
2017 543 43.6 12.4 21
2018 499 41.7 11.9 17.6
2019 493 41.4 11.9 20.5
2020 471 38.3 12.2 20
2021 443 39.1 11.3 17.8
2022 455 40.8 11.1 17.4
2023 480 41.3 11.6 23.1
2024 502 44.6 11.2 24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Butler High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 673 57.0 11.8 n/a
1989 632 55.0 11.4 n/a
1990 574 45.0 12.7 1
1991 553 44.0 12.5 1.4
1992 574 43.0 13.3 2.4
1993 575 47.1 12.2 5.2
1994 580 48.5 12.0 4.3
1995 543 48.6 11.2 3.1
1996 543 48.6 11.2 3.1
1998 567 42.8 13.2 5.5
1999 574 42.0 13.7 5.6
2000 548 41.5 13.2 7.3
2001 555 43.2 12.8 4.9
2002 534 41.3 12.9 6.4
2003 534 41.3 12.9 6.4
2004 508 45.9 11.1 9.1
2005 512 44.9 11.4 n/a
2006 489 43.5 11.2 9
2007 519 42.7 12.2 9.6
2008 549 40.0 13.7 8.9
2009 518 42.0 10.2 8.1
2010 553 44.0 12.5 10.3
2011 516 40.8 12.6 11
2012 481 49.9 9.6 13.3
2013 471 49.3 9.5 15.7
2014 454 45.8 9.9 17.4
2015 475 46.0 10.3 18.7
2016 500 44.0 11.3 18.2
2017 543 43.6 12.4 21
2018 499 41.7 11.9 17.6
2019 493 41.4 11.9 20.5
2020 471 38.3 12.2 20
2021 443 39.1 11.3 17.8
2022 455 40.8 11.1 17.4
2023 480 41.3 11.6 23.1
2024 502 44.6 11.2 24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Butler High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $25 (0.1%) $20,080 (99.9%) $20,105

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Butler High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 416 High schoolsRanks 143rd of 422 High schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Butler High School)57.958.7
 0.8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Butler Public School District)57.958.7
 0.8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Butler High School)38.128.8
 9.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Butler Public School District)38.128.8
 9.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Butler High School)88.568.2
 20.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (Butler Public School District)88.568.2
 20.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Butler High School)33.128.6
 4.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Butler Public School District)42.739.9
 2.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Butler High School)42.968.2
 25.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Butler Public School District)43.568.2
 24.7%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students493480
 2.6%
African American611
 83.3%
American Indian00
Asian614
 133.3%
Hispanic97135
 39.2%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White376314
 16.5%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.5%23.1%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Butler High School

Students at Butler High School are 64% White, 29% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

Butler High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aaron Decker School
Middle : Richard Butler School

In the 2023-24 school year, 502 students attended Butler High School.

Butler High School ranks 76th of 426 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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.

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