Serving 894 students in grades 9-12, Sterling High School ranks in the bottom 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 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 894 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sterling High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sterling High School's student population of 894 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
894 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sterling High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling High School is 0.75, which is more 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
#2003 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
20%
33%
Black
19%
15%
White
40%
39%
Hawaiian
12%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling High School's ranking?
Sterling High School is ranked #2003 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Sterling High School often compared to?
Sterling High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triton Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sterling High School?
The graduation rate of Sterling High School is 82%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sterling High School?
894 students attend Sterling High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sterling High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling High School?
Sterling High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sterling High School offer ?
Sterling High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sterling High School part of?
Sterling High School is part of Sterling Regional School District.
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