Serving 2,643 students in grades 9-12, John P. Stevens High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John P. Stevens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
John P. Stevens High School's student population of 2,643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 162 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
162 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John P. Stevens High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John P. Stevens High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
81%
10%
Hispanic
4%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John P. Stevens High School's ranking?
John P. Stevens High School is ranked #104 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of John P. Stevens High School?
The graduation rate of John P. Stevens High School is 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend John P. Stevens High School?
2,643 students attend John P. Stevens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of John P. Stevens High School students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John P. Stevens High School?
John P. Stevens High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John P. Stevens High School offer ?
John P. Stevens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John P. Stevens High School part of?
John P. Stevens High School is part of Edison Township School District.
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