Sterling High School District
- 501 SOUTH WARWICK RD
- SOMERDALE, NJ 08083
- (856) 784-1287
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | 84.6% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $19,879 | $17,621 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.3 | 12.0 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,039 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 78 | - |
District Test Scores
HSPA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.9% | 74.2% | |
| 2009 | 87.7% | 85.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.3% | 77.6% | |
| 2009 | 70.2% | 39.8% | |
Source: NJ Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,039 | 13.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | - |
| 1st Grade Students | - |
| 2nd Grade Students | - |
| 3rd Grade Students | - |
| 4th Grade Students | - |
| 5th Grade Students | - |
| 6th Grade Students | - |
| 7th Grade Students | - |
| 8th Grade Students | - |
| 9th Grade Students | 253 |
| 10th Grade Students | 253 |
| 11th Grade Students | 251 |
| 12th Grade Students | 247 |
| Ungraded Students | 12 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 36 |
| Hispanic | 59 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 179 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 751 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 538 |
| Female | 492 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 78 | 13.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | - | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 66 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 12 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 16 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 5 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 9 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 2 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - |
| Student Support Services | 5 |
| Other Support Services Staff | - |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $23,714,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $16,394,000 | 69.1% |
| Property Tax | $7,610,000 | 32.1% |
| Other School Systems | $2,111,000 | 8.9% |
| School Lunch | $267,000 | 1.1% |
| District Activity Receipts | $6,349,000 | 26.8% |
| Miscellaneous | $57,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $6,850,000 | 28.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $3,764,000 | 15.9% |
| Special Education Programs | $719,000 | 3.0% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $19,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch Programs | $4,000 | 0.02% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $385,000 | 1.6% |
| Transportation Programs | $45,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Programs | $419,000 | 1.8% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $1,495,000 | 6.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $470,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $55,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $197,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $72,000 | 0.3% |
| Non-Specified | $146,000 | 0.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $20,813,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $9,422,000 | 45.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $5,794,000 | 27.8% |
| Student Support | $1,167,000 | 4.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $589,000 | 2.5% |
| General Administration Support | $518,000 | 2.2% |
| School Administration Support | $500,000 | 2.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,208,000 | 9.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $355,000 | 1.5% |
| Other Support Services | $457,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,597,000 | 26.9% |
| Food Services | $349,000 | 1.5% |
| Enterprise Operations | $5,248,000 | 22.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | 235 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 17 | 1.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Sterling High School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 1
- Students: 1,039
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 78
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| STERLING HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
501 South Warwick Rd
Somerdale, NJ Public | 9-12 | 1,030 | 14.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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