J.P. Stevens High School
- Public
- EDISON, NJ
Public School
J.P. Stevens High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- EDISON, NJ
- Rating 3.71 out of 5 489 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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J.P. Stevens High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
75%
Percent Proficient - Math
56%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1400
1,264 responses
Average ACT
32
131 responses
AP Enrollment
31%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$110,896
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,716
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$408,100
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
85%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 60 responsesPoll
60%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 60 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,643
Free or Reduced Lunch
8%
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 73 responses74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 73 responses40%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 73 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$93,316
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.9%
55%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 84 responses68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 84 responses73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 84 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$16,969 / year
National
$12,23989%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 87 responses54%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 87 responses84%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 87 responsesSimilar Schools
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J.P. Stevens High School Reviews
Rating 3.71 out of 5 489 reviews
I like that J.P. Stevens High School is competitive in numerous aspects. It is a good academic school that encourages its students to work and study hard for their future. The school is not only great academically, but when it comes to sports, J.P. Stevens doesn't mess around! Our swim team, which I've been on since I've come to the school, is competitive and truly makes the sport enjoyable. J.P. Stevens's environment is also fulfilling. The administration makes the effort to ensure that the school is an accepting and safe place. By providing resources to the students, such as counselors, many students feel as though they are able to open up about topics such as mental health. Our school has "No Homework Days" to lessen the stress of the constant amount of homework that is typically assigned. Although it may be stressful, the work assigned by the staff along with their support is one of the main reasons why J.P. Stevens is so successful when it comes to its academics.
The best parts of this high school are the fun events and clubs. From freshmen all the way to senior year, there is something to look ahead for, be it homecoming, winter dance/formal, or prom, etc. The clubs on the other hand, provide amazing travel experience, giving you an insight as well as preparing you for the real world. For example: Model UN, DECA, FCCLA, etc. However, some parts were unpleasant, starting from the environment to the infrastructure. It's expected to have tough late summers during September because of the tremendous heat since being built in the 1960s, not all classes have air conditioning. Similarly, during fall and winter, it's unbearably cold as the windows are kept open for proper ventilation. Lastly, the school is smaller compared to its population as every year, new set of students are enrolled. Regardless of the cons, JP Stevens is considered a top high school in Edison township and continues to beat other schools.
As a student from JP Stevens High School, I admire the diverse setting the school has placed for the students, doing their best to ensure that all kids feel that the school is a safe place for them, as well as adapt the schedule to their holidays—while also attempting to establish events for said some holidays. Many of the teachers that I had are kind and open-minded people who I look up to a lot. However, the worst part about going to JP Stevens High School is how crowded the halls are to the point that there’s way too many kids for the capacity of the school to handle, with also there being a lack of certain resources for the school itself, whether partially due to the number of students or budgeting.