East Rutherford High School

erhs.rcsnc.org/

659 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Rutherford High School, located in Bostic, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Rutherford County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce by focusing on core academic disciplines, technical education, and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond the classroom, East Rutherford High School maintains a strong sense of community spirit, often referred to as the "Cavalier" pride. The school offers a diverse range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations, which are designed to keep students engaged and help them develop leadership qualities. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, the school strives to create a supportive culture that encourages both individual achievement and collective growth, reflecting its ongoing goal of student excellence in the Rutherford County area.

659

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Rutherford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	454
Hispanic	67
Black	89
Asian	1
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	2

White
454 (68.9 %)
Black
89 (13.5 %)
Hispanic
67 (10.2 %)
Two or More
46 (7.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutherford County Schools
Phone:	(828)245-6424
Website:	http://erhs.rcsnc.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	613
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 172

Grade 10 194

Grade 11 159

Grade 12 134