Piscataway Township High School

phs.piscatawayschools.org

2,144 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,144

Total Students

153.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Piscataway Township High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	534
Black	617
Asian	638
Two or More	70
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	7

Asian
638 (29.8 %)
Black
617 (28.8 %)
Hispanic
534 (24.9 %)
White
272 (12.7 %)
Two or More
70 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Piscataway Township School District
Phone:	(732)981-0700
Website:	http://phs.piscatawayschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	153.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	707
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	212

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 496

Grade 10 540

Grade 11 489

Grade 12 557

Ungraded 62