John P. Stevens High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from the northern end of Edison, in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 2,675 students in grades 9-12, John P. Stevens High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John P. Stevens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
John P. Stevens High School's student population of 2,675 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 171 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
171 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
Gold, Dartmouth green
School Rankings
John P. Stevens High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John P. Stevens High School is 0.29, 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
#266 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
84%
10%
Hispanic
4%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
6%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 John P. Stevens High School's ranking?
John P. Stevens High School is ranked #266 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John P. Stevens High School often compared to?
John P. Stevens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metuchen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of John P. Stevens High School?
The graduation rate of John P. Stevens High School is 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend John P. Stevens High School?
2,675 students attend John P. Stevens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of John P. Stevens High School students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John P. Stevens High School?
John P. Stevens High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John P. Stevens High School offer ?
John P. Stevens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John P. Stevens High School part of?
John P. Stevens High School is part of Edison Township School District.
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