Rutherford High School vs. Bay High School
Should you attend Rutherford High School or Bay High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rutherford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,394 students in grades 6-12, Rutherford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,289 students in grades 9-12, Bay High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
1,394 students
1,289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
65 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3430 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2705 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
192
-
Grade 7 Students
178
-
Grade 8 Students
168
-
Grade 9 Students
240
347
Grade 10 Students
226
356
Grade 11 Students
210
315
Grade 12 Students
180
271
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
22%
19%
% Black
32%
27%
% White
34%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%