Enrollment
2,393
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Edison, NJ
Edison High School
Federal NCES profile for Edison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340450003324
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison High School has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
District: Edison Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340450003324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
160.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edison High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edison High School
Edison High School is a large high school in Edison, New Jersey, enrolling 2,393 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 91% of New Jersey schools and 27% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.3% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,393 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 38 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Edison Township School District spends $20,030 per pupil, 20% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students) and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,206 students) alongside Edison High 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 High School compares
Edison High 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 18% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,393 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,393
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
White 16.2%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Edison High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edison Township School District, which includes Edison High School.
$20,030
Per student
-20%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.4%
State 29.0%
Federal 5.7%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Stevens High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,393 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edison High School
How many students attend Edison High School?
Edison High School has 2,393 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edison, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison High School is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison High School?
24.3% of students at Edison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison High School?
The largest demographic group at Edison High School is Asian at 36.4% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison High School?
Edison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison High School ranks #3 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 High School a good school?
Edison High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. 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 Edison Township School District?
Besides Edison High School, Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students), Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,206 students), and Herbert Hoover Middle School (1,060 students). See the Edison Township School District district page for the complete list.
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