Below Average
#2202 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Edison High School
High School · Edison Township School District · Edison, NJ
An Edison Township School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 BOULEVARD OF THE EAGLES, Edison, NJ 08817
- Math 26% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Edison High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Edison High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,734
Median home value
$411,100
Median rent
$1,946/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Academy Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Timothy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Future Foundations Academy (ffa)Enrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 5–12 | 2.0 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Piscataway Regional Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 122 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Edison Township School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #19 of 19
- District spending per student
- $20,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edison High School is listed in Edison Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edison High School
Edison High School is a public high school in Edison, NJ, part of Edison Township School District, serving approximately 2,336 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,202 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edison High School
What grades does Edison High School serve?
Edison High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Edison High School?
Edison High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison High School rank in NJ?
Edison High School ranks #2,202 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Edison High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edison High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edison High School a charter school?
No, Edison High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison High School a Title I school?
No, Edison High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison High School?
43.2% of students at Edison High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 162
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (732) 650-5200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08817)
- 47,924
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08817; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.