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Cherry Hill School District

New Jersey · Public School District
19
Schools
10,706
Students
$25,627
Per-Pupil Spend
+79% nat'l
18.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-34pp vs nat'l
94.2%
Graduation Rate
+7.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cherry Hill School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 10,706 students across 19 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,627 is above average for a US public school district. Only 18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 55/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Henry C. Beck Middle School06–08845
John A. Carusi Middle School06–08841
Rosa International Middle School06–08754
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alternative High School09–1232
Cherry Hill High School East09–122,087
Cherry Hill High School West09–121,355
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,627+79% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
68%
State
27.4%
Local (property tax)
67.8%
Federal
4.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
10,706
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.2%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.2% graduation rate — 7.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $25,627 per pupil — 79% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cherry Hill School District?
Cherry Hill School District has 19 public schools, serving a total of 10,706 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cherry Hill School District?
The graduation rate is 94.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cherry Hill School District spend per student?
Cherry Hill School District spends $25,627 per pupil — 79% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cherry Hill School District?
18% of students in Cherry Hill School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cherry Hill School District?
No, Cherry Hill School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cherry Hill School District serve?
Cherry Hill School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cherry Hill School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cherry Hill School District is 55/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.