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John P. Stevens High School vs. Edison High School

Should you attend John P. Stevens High School or Edison High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
John P. Stevens High School
855 Grove Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Edison High School
50 Boulevard Of The Eagles
Edison, NJ 08817
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

John P. Stevens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Edison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 2,675 students in grades 9-12, John P. Stevens High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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).
Serving 2,336 students in grades 9-12, Edison High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,675 students
2,336 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John P. Stevens High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edison High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John P. Stevens High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edison High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
171 teachers
163 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John P. Stevens High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edison High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John P. Stevens High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edison Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edison High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edison Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#195 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
#1249 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John P. Stevens High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edison High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in NJ)
24%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John P. Stevens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
86%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John P. Stevens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
64%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John P. Stevens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 20% in NJ)
89%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of John P. Stevens High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Edison High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John P. Stevens High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Edison High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
628
598
Grade 10 Students
662
567
Grade 11 Students
686
605
Grade 12 Students
699
566

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
84%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John P. Stevens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John P. Stevens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John P. Stevens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John P. Stevens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John P. Stevens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of John P. Stevens High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edison High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John P. Stevens High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edison High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John P. Stevens High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edison High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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