Rutherford High School vs. Bay High School
Should I attend Rutherford High School or Bay High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rutherford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,393 students in grades 6-12, Rutherford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,112 students in grades 9-12, Bay High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
1,393 students
1,112 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3273 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2688 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
180
-
Grade 7 Students
192
-
Grade 8 Students
201
-
Grade 9 Students
254
315
Grade 10 Students
210
285
Grade 11 Students
162
248
Grade 12 Students
194
264
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
34%
28%
% White
41%
46%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%