Nutley High School

1,132 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nutley High School, located at 300 Franklin Avenue in Nutley, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Nutley Public School District. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12, emphasizing academic achievement, college readiness, and personal development. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school offers a wide array of programs, including advanced placement (AP) courses, robust extracurricular activities, and competitive athletic programs designed to foster a well-rounded student experience.

Beyond academics, Nutley High School is noted for its focus on cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages civic responsibility and school spirit. The facility houses modern amenities to support its diverse student body, and the administration places a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe and inclusive environment. With a long-standing tradition of excellence, the school remains deeply integrated into the suburban life of Nutley, frequently partnering with community organizations to provide students with real-world learning opportunities and service initiatives.

1,132

Total Students

94.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nutley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	646
Hispanic	319
Black	28
Asian	119
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
646 (57.1 %)
Hispanic
319 (28.2 %)
Asian
119 (10.5 %)
Black
28 (2.5 %)
Two or More
17 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Nutley Public School District
Phone:	(973)661-8824
Website:	http://nutleyschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 279

Grade 10 306

Grade 11 245

Grade 12 271

Ungraded 31