- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340450003326
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
John P. Stevens High School held near 2,675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 167.3 → 171.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 340450003326 · Edison, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,687 enr · 16.1:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison High School (2,393 students)
John P. Stevens High School held near 2,675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 167.3 → 171.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John P. Stevens High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
John P. Stevens High School
2,687 students
- Edison High Sc
Edison High School
2,393 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
1,206 students
- Herbert Hoover 1,060
Herbert Hoover Middle School
1,060 students
- Thomas Jeffers 954
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
954 students
- Lincoln Elemen 946
Lincoln Elementary School
946 students
What this shows John P. Stevens High School reports 2,687 students on the CCD universe file.
How John P. Stevens High School compares
John P. Stevens High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Edison Township School District reports $19,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,680 (2022-23) → 2,675 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.