Enrollment
173
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Edison, NJ
Edison Academy Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Academy Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341008000395
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Academy Magnet School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 0.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Academy Magnet School has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Academy Magnet School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341008000395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edison Academy Magnet School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edison Academy Magnet School
Edison Academy Magnet School is a lower-poverty, small high school in Edison, New Jersey, enrolling 173 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 93% of New Jersey schools and 33% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.6% free-meal eligibility runs 98% below the New Jersey average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New Jersey schools, with 173 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #69.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District also operates East Brunswick Magnet School (745 students) and Piscataway Magnet School (640 students) alongside Edison Academy Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edison Academy Magnet School compares
Edison Academy Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.6% | ▼ 98% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
0.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$25,722
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 88.4%
White 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Edison Academy Magnet School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District, which includes Edison Academy Magnet School.
$25,722
Per student
+3%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Edison Academy Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piscataway Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge Academy Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perth Amboy Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Academy Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~173 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edison Academy Magnet School
How many students attend Edison Academy Magnet School?
Edison Academy Magnet School has 173 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edison, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Academy Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Academy Magnet School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison Academy Magnet School?
0.6% of students at Edison Academy Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Academy Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Academy Magnet School is Asian at 88.4% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Academy Magnet School?
Edison Academy Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edison Academy Magnet School rank among high schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Academy Magnet School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Edison, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Edison on the city page.
Is Edison Academy Magnet School a good school?
Edison Academy Magnet School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District?
Besides Edison Academy Magnet School, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District also operates East Brunswick Magnet School (745 students), Piscataway Magnet School (640 students), and Woodbridge Academy Magnet School (288 students). See the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District district page for the complete list.
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