John P. Stevens High School
EDISON, NJ · Edison Township School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
36th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 91%· Stable
855 GROVE AVENUE, EDISON, NJ 08820
(732)452-2800NCES ID 340450003326Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks John P. Stevens High School 36th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 91% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2019 to 91th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 675 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,675 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 64.0% | 83.9% | ▲ 19.9 pts | |
| White | 23.4% | 5.6% | ▼ 17.8 pts | |
| Black | 8.3% | 4.1% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 4.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $829K in zip 08820 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than John P. Stevens High School
- #46Metuchen High SchoolMetuchen Public School District · 1.9 mi away46th of 404
ELA 86% ▲2 · Math 61% ▼10Compare - #305Colonia High SchoolWoodbridge Township School District · 2.3 mi away305th of 404
ELA 34% ▼50 · Math 17% ▼54Compare - #15Academy For Allied Health SciencesUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 2.6 mi away15th of 404
ELA 100% ▲16 · Math 82% ▲11Compare - #14Academy For Information TechnologyUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 2.6 mi away14th of 404
ELA 100% ▲16 · Math 82% ▲11Compare - #49Academy For Performing ArtsUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 2.6 mi away49th of 404
ELA 95% ▲11 · Math 48% ▼23Compare - #11Union County Magnet High SchoolUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 2.6 mi away11th of 404
ELA 100% ▲16 · Math 92% ▲21Compare - #22Union County TechUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 2.6 mi away22nd of 404
ELA 98% ▲14 · Math 70% ▼1Compare - –Union County Career & Technical InstituteUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 2.6 mi awayCompare
What school district is John P. Stevens High School in?
John P. Stevens High School is part of the Edison Township School District district in EDISON, New Jersey.
Is John P. Stevens High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John P. Stevens High School 36th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 91% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John P. Stevens High School?
Asian 84%, White 6%, Black 4%, Hispanic 4% (2,675 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John P. Stevens High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08820 is $829K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.