PISCATAWAY TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

Piscataway Township High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Piscataway Township School District school district, located in PISCATAWAY, NJ with about 2,291 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 164 teachers, Piscataway Township High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Piscataway Township High School, located on Behmer Road in Piscataway, New Jersey, is a large, comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the sole high school in the Piscataway Township School District, it serves as a central hub for the community's educational life. The school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a wide range of academic pathways, including a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Piscataway Township High School is known for a vibrant extracurricular culture that emphasizes student engagement. The school offers an extensive array of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs, which play a significant role in fostering school spirit and community connection. With a focus on inclusive excellence and modern facilities, the school aims to support the holistic development of its students, striving to balance rigorous academic achievement with personal growth and civic responsibility.

For more information, contact Piscataway Township High School at (732) 981-0700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 BEHMER ROAD
PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
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PISCATAWAY TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PISCATAWAY, NJ with about 2,291 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
2,291
Teachers:
164.84
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 2,291 students

Black or African American
34.7%
Asian
28.3%
Hispanic/Latino
20.2%
White
15.4%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.