Cherry Hill School District

Cherry Hill School District serves 10,818 students across 19 schools in Essex County, New Jersey, operating as a suburban district with stable enrollment showing a 1.0% increase from the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1 across 865 teaching positions.

Academic performance metrics exceed state averages across measured indicators. Math proficiency stands at 52.5% compared to the state average of 40.2%, while reading proficiency reaches 63.5% versus the state average of 51.7%. The graduation rate of 95.7% substantially exceeds the state average of 90.0%. Chronic absenteeism is recorded at 13.5%.

The student population reflects diversity across multiple dimensions. Racial composition is 50.7% White, 17.4% Asian, 15.6% Hispanic, and 9.8% Black. Students with disabilities represent 18.1% of enrollment, while economically disadvantaged students comprise 18.1%. English learners account for 4.5% of the population.

Financially, the district operates on a total budget of $256.8 million with per-pupil spending of $13,417, slightly below the state average of $13,992. Revenue derives primarily from local sources at 72.3%, supplemented by state funding at 23.5% and federal funding at 4.2%. This funding structure reflects the district's position within a suburban community with significant local tax base support.