Butler High School is a four-year public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Butler, in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Butler Public Schools.
Serving 502 students in grades 9-12, Butler High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Butler High School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1903
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Butler High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
29%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
64%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butler High School's ranking?
Butler High School is ranked #1033 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Butler High School often compared to?
Butler High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kinnelon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Butler High School?
The graduation rate of Butler High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Butler High School?
502 students attend Butler High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Butler High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butler High School?
Butler High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Butler High School offer ?
Butler High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Butler High School part of?
Butler High School is part of Butler Public School District.
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