JOHN P. STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL
John P. Stevens High School is a public high school that is part of the Edison Township School District school district, located in EDISON, NJ with about 2,486 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 140 teachers, John P. Stevens High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
John P. Stevens High School (JPS), located on Grove Avenue in Edison, New Jersey, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Edison Township Public Schools district, it is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation and its status as one of the largest and most competitive high schools in the state. The school is known for fostering a high-achieving environment, consistently ranking among the top schools in New Jersey for its rigorous curriculum, extensive Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, and high rates of college matriculation.
Beyond academics, JPS maintains a robust extracurricular culture, providing students with a diverse array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and specialized clubs that cater to a wide range of interests, from robotics and debate to community service. The school reflects the demographic diversity of the Edison community, and its campus serves as a central hub for student life and development. With a commitment to preparing students for the demands of higher education and professional life, John P. Stevens High School remains a cornerstone of the local community, celebrated for its educational excellence and school spirit.
For more information, contact John P. Stevens High School at (732) 452-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EDISON, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2800
JOHN P. STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in EDISON, NJ with about 2,486 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Edison Township School District
- Total Students:
- 2,486
- Teachers:
- 140.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,486 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN P. STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Asian, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Asian
- 75.2%
- White
- 13.2%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.