What grades does East Rutherford High School serve?

East Rutherford High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Forest City area.

Where is East Rutherford High School located?

East Rutherford High School is a rural school in Forest City, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Rutherford High School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Rutherford High School is 14.2:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Forest City, NC?

Schools in Forest City include East Rutherford High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Forest City area.

NCHighTSIATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

East Rutherford High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Forest City, North Carolina|Rutherford County Schools

Forest City, NC 28043

School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

640

Student:Teacher

14.2:1

Locale

Rural

District

Rutherford County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

98.8%

Phone

(828)245-6424

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

45-49%

Math Proficiency

60-64%

Graduation Rate

90-94%

Chronic Absenteeism

16.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

7 courses offered

11 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

134 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

110 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

151 test takers

Athletics

18 sports, 26 teams

336 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.3:1

Better than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

818

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

74.88

63% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,515

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,608

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,098

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 25%State 57%Local 19%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.1%

Below 150% poverty line

6.0%

Unemployment rate

11.9%

Uninsured residents

14.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,392

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,295

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

398 (31%)

Other Health Impairment

282 (22%)

Speech/Language Impairment

246 (19%)

Autism

138 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

95 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

14 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

623

Current enrollment

Declining(-12% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about East Rutherford High School

Enrollment at East Rutherford High School stands at 640 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

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