Serving 1,222 students in grades 9-12, Nutley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nutley High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Nutley school district, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nutley High School's student population of 1,222 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,222 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1889
School Rankings
Nutley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nutley High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#871 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
34%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
51%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
93%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Grey
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nutley High School's ranking?
Nutley High School is ranked #871 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Nutley High School often compared to?
Nutley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belleville High School, John H. Walker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nutley High School?
The graduation rate of Nutley High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Nutley High School?
1,222 students attend Nutley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Nutley High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nutley High School?
Nutley High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nutley High School offer ?
Nutley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nutley High School part of?
Nutley High School is part of Nutley Public School District.
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