Enrollment
2,687
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Edison, NJ
John P. Stevens High School
Federal NCES profile for John P. Stevens High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340450003326
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John P. Stevens High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John P. Stevens High School has class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John P. Stevens High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
District: Edison Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340450003326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
167.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John P. Stevens High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at John P. Stevens High School
John P. Stevens High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Edison, New Jersey, enrolling 2,687 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.1:1 is larger than about 94% of New Jersey schools and 36% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 8.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,687 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 36 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Edison Township School District also operates Edison High School (2,393 students) and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,206 students) alongside John P. Stevens 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 John P. Stevens High School compares
John P. Stevens 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 73% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,687 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,687
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 85.1%
White 4.6%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Asian at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, John P. Stevens High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edison Township School District, which includes John P. Stevens 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 John P. Stevens High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John P. Stevens High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 (~2,687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John P. Stevens High School
How many students attend John P. Stevens High School?
John P. Stevens High School has 2,687 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edison, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John P. Stevens High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John P. Stevens High School is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John P. Stevens High School?
8.0% of students at John P. Stevens High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John P. Stevens High School?
The largest demographic group at John P. Stevens High School is Asian at 85.1% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John P. Stevens High School?
John P. Stevens High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 John P. Stevens High School rank among high schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, John P. Stevens High School ranks #2 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 John P. Stevens High School a good school?
John P. Stevens High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 John P. Stevens High School, Edison Township School District also operates Edison High School (2,393 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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