What grades does Rutherford Opportunity Center serve?

Rutherford Opportunity Center is a High school serving students in Forest City, NC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Rutherford Opportunity Center located?

Rutherford Opportunity Center is located at Forest City, NC in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutherford Opportunity Center?

Rutherford Opportunity Center has a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1.

What schools are in Forest City, NC?

Forest City, NC is served by the local school district. Rutherford Opportunity Center is one of the High schools in the area.

NCHighCSITSIATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Rutherford Opportunity Center — School Profile & District Info

High|Forest City, North Carolina|Rutherford County Schools

Forest City, NC 28043

School Profile

Grades

6–12

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

6.5:1

Locale

Town

District

Rutherford County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

96.9%

Phone

(828)248-5294

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

11-19%

Math Proficiency

11-19%

Graduation Rate

55-59%

Chronic Absenteeism

117.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

9 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

30 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 3.2:1

Better than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

187

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

25.6

72% 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)

Current enrollment

Stable(-5% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Rutherford Opportunity Center

As of the most recent data, 98 students are enrolled at Rutherford Opportunity Center. It is a High school within the local district.

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