Sterling High School

501 South Warwick Road
Somerdale, NJ 08083

www.sterling.k12.nj.us/

894 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sterling High School, located in Somerdale, New Jersey, serves as a regional secondary institution for students from several surrounding communities. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances academic rigor with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Its mission is centered on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce, by providing a structured curriculum that meets diverse student needs.

Beyond the classroom, Sterling High School places a strong emphasis on student life and community involvement. The school hosts a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and personal development. By integrating community-focused programs and maintaining a dedicated faculty, Sterling strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and contribute positively to the local Somerdale area.

894

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sterling High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	174
Black	173
Asian	26
Two or More	44
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	108

White
359 (40.3 %)
Hispanic
174 (19.6 %)
Black
173 (19.4 %)
Pacific Islander
108 (12.1 %)
Two or More
44 (4.9 %)
Asian
26 (2.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)

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:	Sterling Regional School District
Phone:	(856)784-1333
Website:	http://www.sterling.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	894
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 9 244

Grade 10 213

Grade 11 197

Grade 12 214

Ungraded 26