Nutley High School

Summary:

Nutley High School is a public high school located in Nutley, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,132 students. The school is part of the Nutley Public School District, which is ranked 180 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nutley High School consistently performs above the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Algebra II. For example, in 2023-2024, 61.7% of 9th graders were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 58.1%. Additionally, 92.9% of students were proficient or better in NJSLA/Algebra II, significantly higher than the state average of 61.7%. The school also has strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking 44th out of 174 New Jersey high schools for Asian students, 114th out of 394 for Hispanic students, and 67th out of 350 for students of low socioeconomic status, all with 4 or 5 SchoolDigger stars.

Nutley High School's graduation rates, ranging from 90.9% to 94.0% over the past few years, are above the state average, and the school maintains low dropout rates, ranging from 0.4% to 1.2% during the same period. While the school performs well compared to nearby schools like Glen Ridge High School and Rutherford High School, it lags behind some of the top-performing schools in the region, such as Montclair High School. However, Nutley High School's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 300 Franklin Ave
       Nutley, NJ  07110-2734


(973) 661-8824

District: Nutley Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,615 Help


Feeder schools for Nutley High School:

Elementary:    Lincoln School
    Radcliffe School
    Spring Garden School
    Washington School
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Middle:    John H. Walker Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  1,190

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.6%
Hispanic:
30.8%
Asian:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nutley High School ranks better than 65.5% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nutley 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 (53.6%), Hispanic (30.8%), Asian (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nutley High School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nutley High School is $12,615.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nutley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nutley High School 147th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Nutley High School in the ranking list.)

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Nutley Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nutley Public School District 180th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nutley High School

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Rank History for all students at Nutley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.19 112th 343 67.3%
2004 68.25 125th 348 64.1%
2005 69.83 126th 351 64.1%
2006 68.34 135th 357 62.2%
2007 70.47 117th 361 67.6%
2008 62.53 167th 359 53.5%
2009 57.69 212th 370 42.7%
2010 67.15 135th 371 63.6%
2011 57.30 209th 378 44.7%
2012 70.98 124th 388 68.0%
2013 55.77 242nd 396 38.9%
2014 60.51 214th 411 47.9%
2015 43.31 178th 406 56.2%
2016 49.96 161st 409 60.6%
2017 49.24 170th 411 58.6%
2018 51.95 149th 415 64.1%
2019 55.40 143rd 416 65.6%
2021 43.95 186th 405 54.1%
2022 55.63 130th 415 68.7%
2023 52.03 150th 422 64.5%
2024 54.07 147th 426 65.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nutley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.21 17th 146 88.4%
2022 49.84 35th 137 74.5%
2023 58.22 35th 161 78.3%
2024 38.36 97th 179 45.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nutley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.53 94th 355 73.5%
2019 55.38 113th 349 67.6%
2021 52.72 116th 333 65.2%
2022 56.54 93rd 344 73.0%
2023 56.11 94th 339 72.3%
2024 52.75 122nd 349 65.0%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nutley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.01 61st 345 82.3%
2019 82.21 24th 347 93.1%
2021 59.39 65th 326 80.1%
2022 72.73 30th 324 90.7%
2023 73.32 35th 344 89.8%
2024 58.08 67th 350 80.9%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Nutley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.04 154th 403 61.8%
2019 60.03 121st 408 70.3%
2021 42.45 201st 402 50.0%
2022 54.35 124th 414 70.0%
2023 46.50 170th 416 59.1%
2024 56.79 117th 416 71.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Nutley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.65 136th 405 66.4%
2019 55.68 130th 407 68.1%
2021 46.88 169th 402 58.0%
2022 44.82 166th 410 59.5%
2023 38.82 198th 414 52.2%
2024 50.95 138th 415 66.7%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Nutley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.41 100th 198 49.5%
2019 49.88 98th 191 48.7%
2021 33.26 120th 165 27.3%
2022 37.07 115th 175 34.3%
2023 46.00 84th 172 51.2%
2024 66.12 44th 174 74.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Nutley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.54 60th 266 77.4%
2019 73.08 33rd 254 87.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nutley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.72 127th 368 65.5%
2019 68.35 74th 364 79.7%
2021 50.93 143rd 374 61.8%
2022 60.96 84th 382 78.0%
2023 51.00 141st 385 63.4%
2024 57.91 114th 394 71.1%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Nutley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.80 169th 340 50.3%
2019 44.14 153rd 339 54.9%
2021 33.39 204th 336 39.3%
2022 42.63 155th 335 53.7%
2023 38.37 173rd 335 48.4%
2024 37.10 187th 337 44.5%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for White Students!

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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a student
Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Open Quote bullying is a huge thing that goes on behind closed doors. The students wear very inappropriate clothes, yet the kids who don't start anything get yelled at. "Random Drug Tests" aren't really random. they usually pick students that they see who are athletes that start hanging out with the "wrong crowd". Everything is based on the football team and cheering yet all the other sports have more awards and dedicated athletes Close Quote



Enrollment information for Nutley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1088 20 78 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1209
1989 1017 22 89 35 1 n/a n/a 0 1164
1990 955 24 79 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1087
1991 876 15 78 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1992 869 14 85 43 0 n/a n/a 0 1011
1993 865 11 98 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
1994 843 9 103 53 0 n/a n/a 0 1008
1995 859 15 113 71 0 n/a n/a 0 1058
1996 859 15 113 71 0 n/a n/a 0 1058
1998 902 16 122 68 0 n/a n/a 0 1108
1999 886 16 98 75 0 n/a n/a 0 1075
2000 930 16 102 72 0 n/a n/a 1 1121
2001 952 17 110 77 0 n/a n/a 0 1156
2002 1051 24 121 121 0 n/a n/a 0 1317
2003 1051 24 121 121 0 n/a n/a 0 1317
2004 1093 21 116 135 0 n/a n/a 0 1365
2005 1123 20 121 131 0 n/a n/a 0 1395
2006 1099 20 127 128 0 n/a n/a 0 1374
2007 1106 20 109 134 0 n/a n/a 0 1369
2008 1067 21 130 128 0 n/a n/a 0 1346
2009 982 21 139 157 0 0 0 0 1299
2010 988 18 142 161 0 0 0 0 1309
2011 949 16 143 163 0 0 0 0 1271
2012 909 27 154 188 1 0 0 0 1279
2013 936 27 139 197 0 0 1 0 1300
2014 908 26 134 186 0 1 4 0 1259
2015 866 21 139 210 0 1 4 0 1241
2016 878 24 131 213 0 1 6 0 1253
2017 827 24 144 230 1 0 5 0 1231
2018 798 26 145 243 1 1 4 0 1218
2019 807 35 124 250 1 0 6 0 1223
2020 760 32 122 257 1 0 7 0 1179
2021 724 34 111 265 0 0 9 0 1143
2022 711 30 115 290 2 2 13 0 1163
2023 646 28 119 319 1 2 17 0 1132
2024 638 39 120 367 1 0 25 0 1190

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 Nutley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1209 91.0 13.2 n/a
1989 1164 86.0 13.5 n/a
1990 1087 77.0 14.1 0.6
1991 1001 71.0 14.0 1.1
1992 1011 66.0 15.3 1.8
1993 1019 69.6 14.6 2.9
1994 1008 71.3 14.1 4.1
1995 1058 70.4 15.0 3.3
1996 1058 70.4 15.0 3.3
1998 1108 66.4 16.7 2.1
1999 1075 68.5 15.7 1.8
2000 1121 71.9 15.6 1.7
2001 1156 79.7 14.5 1
2002 1317 80.0 16.5 2.2
2003 1317 80.0 16.5 2.2
2004 1365 85.6 15.9 3.6
2005 1395 83.7 16.7 n/a
2006 1374 85.3 16.1 5.5
2007 1369 88.3 15.5 4
2008 1346 78.0 17.3 4.1
2009 1299 88.1 13.2 4.9
2010 1309 90.0 14.5 7.3
2011 1271 87.1 14.5 7.9
2012 1279 94.8 13.4 7.7
2013 1300 84.7 15.3 10.7
2014 1259 82.0 15.3 11.7
2015 1241 88.0 14.1 10.9
2016 1253 90.0 13.9 14.4
2017 1231 93.3 13.1 14.9
2018 1218 95.9 12.7 14.7
2019 1223 93.9 13.0 11.8
2020 1179 92.5 12.7 14.9
2021 1143 92.5 12.3 13.5
2022 1163 93.9 12.3 10.7
2023 1132 94.1 12.0 11
2024 1190 89.2 13.3 13.4

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 Nutley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1209 91.0 13.2 n/a
1989 1164 86.0 13.5 n/a
1990 1087 77.0 14.1 0.6
1991 1001 71.0 14.0 1.1
1992 1011 66.0 15.3 1.8
1993 1019 69.6 14.6 2.9
1994 1008 71.3 14.1 4.1
1995 1058 70.4 15.0 3.3
1996 1058 70.4 15.0 3.3
1998 1108 66.4 16.7 2.1
1999 1075 68.5 15.7 1.8
2000 1121 71.9 15.6 1.7
2001 1156 79.7 14.5 1
2002 1317 80.0 16.5 2.2
2003 1317 80.0 16.5 2.2
2004 1365 85.6 15.9 3.6
2005 1395 83.7 16.7 n/a
2006 1374 85.3 16.1 5.5
2007 1369 88.3 15.5 4
2008 1346 78.0 17.3 4.1
2009 1299 88.1 13.2 4.9
2010 1309 90.0 14.5 7.3
2011 1271 87.1 14.5 7.9
2012 1279 94.8 13.4 7.7
2013 1300 84.7 15.3 10.7
2014 1259 82.0 15.3 11.7
2015 1241 88.0 14.1 10.9
2016 1253 90.0 13.9 14.4
2017 1231 93.3 13.1 14.9
2018 1218 95.9 12.7 14.7
2019 1223 93.9 13.0 11.8
2020 1179 92.5 12.7 14.9
2021 1143 92.5 12.3 13.5
2022 1163 93.9 12.3 10.7
2023 1132 94.1 12.0 11
2024 1190 89.2 13.3 13.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nutley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $225 (1.8%) $12,390 (98.2%) $12,615

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nutley High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 143rd of 416 High schoolsRanks 150th of 422 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Nutley High School)67.154
 13.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Nutley Public School District)67.154
 13.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Nutley High School)30.628.2
 2.4%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Nutley Public School District)30.628.2
 2.4%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Nutley High School)8054.5
 25.5%
   9th Grade Geometry (Nutley Public School District)8054.5
 25.5%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (Nutley High School)90.592.9
 2.4%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Nutley Public School District)90.592.9
 2.4%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Nutley High School)29.228.2
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Nutley Public School District)43.841.8
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Nutley High School)31.454.5
 23.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Nutley Public School District)35.959.2
 23.3%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Nutley High School)79.592.9
 13.4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Nutley Public School District)79.592.9
 13.4%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12231132
 7.4%
African American3528
 20%
American Indian11
Asian124119
 4%
Hispanic250319
 27.6%
Pacific Islander02
White807646
 20%
Two or More Races617
 183.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.8%11%
 0.7%


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Nutley High School ranks 147th of 426 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Nutley High School are 54% White, 31% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Nutley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lincoln School
Elementary : Radcliffe School
Elementary : Spring Garden School
Elementary : Washington School
Elementary : Yantacaw School
Middle : John H. Walker Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,190 students attended Nutley High School.


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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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