Piscataway Township High School

Summary:

Piscataway Township High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Piscataway, New Jersey, part of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently ranked in the top half of New Jersey high schools and maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Piscataway Township High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with a statewide ranking between 167 and 213 over the past several years, significantly higher than nearby schools like New Brunswick High School and Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies. The school also boasts impressive graduation rates, ranging from 92.5% to 95.8% over the past 5 years, well above the state average. Additionally, Piscataway Township High School has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.7% to 1.0%, outperforming many of its peers.

Another key differentiator is the school's racial diversity, with a relatively even distribution of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. This diversity is a strength, as the school has consistently ranked in the top 30 New Jersey high schools for English Language Learner (ELL) student performance. However, the school has seen a notable increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.7% in 2016-2017 to 15.1% in 2021-2022, an area of concern that the school should address to ensure continued academic success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 Behmer Road
       Piscataway, NJ  08854


(732) 981-0700

District: Piscataway Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,617 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  2,144

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
29.8%
African American:
28.8%
Hispanic:
24.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Piscataway Township High School ranks worse than 50.5% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Piscataway Township High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Piscataway Township High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (29.8%), African American (28.8%), Hispanic (24.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Piscataway Township High School is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Piscataway Township High School employs 153.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Piscataway Township High School is $7,617.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Piscataway Township High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Piscataway Township High School 213th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Piscataway Township High School in the ranking list.)

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Piscataway Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Piscataway Township School District 309th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Piscataway Township High School

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Rank History for all students at Piscataway Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.59 201st 343 41.4%
2004 60.15 164th 348 52.9%
2005 58.40 189th 351 46.2%
2006 64.19 158th 357 55.7%
2007 62.81 168th 361 53.5%
2008 62.20 171st 359 52.4%
2009 60.99 190th 370 48.6%
2010 66.74 143rd 371 61.5%
2011 66.62 156th 378 58.7%
2012 64.73 174th 388 55.2%
2013 62.22 196th 396 50.5%
2014 63.45 191st 411 53.5%
2015 44.55 169th 406 58.4%
2016 47.95 170th 409 58.4%
2017 46.72 184th 411 55.2%
2018 44.06 192nd 415 53.7%
2019 47.48 178th 416 57.2%
2021 47.16 167th 405 58.8%
2022 44.07 182nd 415 56.1%
2023 39.05 213th 422 49.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Piscataway Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.80 49th 146 66.4%
2019 54.95 45th 138 67.4%
2021 40.96 45th 101 55.4%
2022 63.73 18th 137 86.9%
2023 64.38 28th 161 82.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Piscataway Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.73 280th 355 21.1%
2019 28.73 240th 349 31.2%
2021 32.33 220th 333 33.9%
2022 30.96 232nd 344 32.6%
2023 35.74 187th 339 44.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Piscataway Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.35 122nd 345 64.6%
2019 50.46 122nd 347 64.8%
2021 58.22 70th 326 78.5%
2022 58.24 76th 324 76.5%
2023 41.77 150th 344 56.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Piscataway Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.48 225th 403 44.2%
2019 49.41 176th 408 56.9%
2021 49.60 159th 402 60.4%
2022 43.87 178th 414 57.0%
2023 44.96 179th 416 57.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Piscataway Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.84 169th 405 58.3%
2019 43.69 189th 407 53.6%
2021 45.98 175th 402 56.5%
2022 45.20 163rd 410 60.2%
2023 40.12 192nd 414 53.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Piscataway Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.93 148th 198 25.3%
2019 37.00 128th 191 33.0%
2021 31.80 123rd 165 25.5%
2022 45.37 86th 175 50.9%
2023 22.91 131st 172 23.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Piscataway Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.83 98th 266 63.2%
2019 57.41 75th 254 70.5%
2021 39.29 133rd 247 46.2%
2022 59.76 53rd 256 79.3%
2023 42.21 111th 250 55.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Piscataway Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.36 155th 368 57.9%
2019 40.46 193rd 364 47.0%
2021 42.26 190th 374 49.2%
2022 37.94 207th 382 45.8%
2023 39.43 188th 385 51.2%
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Rank History for White students at Piscataway Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.38 122nd 340 64.1%
2019 29.05 222nd 339 34.5%
2021 49.24 111th 336 67.0%
2022 43.56 153rd 335 54.3%
2023 51.73 117th 335 65.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Open Quote There is fighting at Piscataway High almost everyday. Bullying is at an all-time high and nothing is really done about it, it is a common problem here but it is swept under the carpet because PHS is more concerned about their school Report Card and Ratings. Some students sits in the bathroom to eat their lunch because they are afraid of ruthless students and the environment that surrounds them. Theres smoking on school grounds. Some of the teachers doesn't seem to care as if they've given up and their "I'm only here to recieve a paycheck" attitude shows. The History teacher be on Facebook during class when he's suppose to be teaching. I can't think of anything nice to say about this school. Oh, The New Principal seems to really care and is extremely nice and helpful and so is the Guidance counselor. But, I would not send my dog here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Piscataway Township High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1078 513 241 99 0 n/a n/a 0 1931
1989 991 460 245 101 1 n/a n/a 0 1798
1990 913 424 283 101 2 n/a n/a 0 1723
1991 869 440 273 119 1 n/a n/a 0 1702
1992 844 449 305 133 1 n/a n/a 0 1732
1993 784 513 319 139 1 n/a n/a 0 1756
1994 772 535 333 134 0 n/a n/a 0 1774
1995 715 570 370 141 0 n/a n/a 0 1796
1996 715 570 370 141 0 n/a n/a 0 1796
1998 709 569 419 142 0 n/a n/a 0 1839
1999 662 597 432 159 0 n/a n/a 0 1850
2000 691 649 423 170 0 n/a n/a 0 1933
2001 681 697 423 169 0 n/a n/a 0 1970
2002 731 695 464 198 0 n/a n/a 0 2088
2003 731 695 464 198 0 n/a n/a 0 2088
2004 719 732 472 217 0 n/a n/a 0 2140
2005 738 776 475 243 0 n/a n/a 0 2232
2006 685 809 479 253 1 n/a n/a 0 2227
2007 625 781 472 268 1 n/a n/a 0 2147
2008 595 790 498 274 1 n/a n/a 0 2158
2009 535 823 513 310 1 0 2 0 2184
2010 526 841 512 330 1 0 4 0 2214
2011 492 872 521 331 2 0 8 0 2226
2012 474 860 527 363 2 0 10 0 2236
2013 457 864 532 365 2 1 12 0 2233
2014 430 820 557 369 2 2 15 0 2195
2015 408 817 570 357 0 2 16 0 2170
2016 398 797 614 342 0 2 20 0 2173
2017 395 800 645 392 1 3 21 0 2257
2018 352 796 649 463 1 2 28 0 2291
2019 342 714 687 482 2 6 34 0 2267
2020 310 670 671 532 2 7 51 0 2243
2021 281 625 665 523 1 7 50 0 2152
2022 289 608 661 516 4 8 57 0 2143
2023 272 617 638 534 6 7 70 0 2144

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Piscataway Township High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1931 136.0 14.1 n/a
1989 1798 136.0 13.2 n/a
1990 1723 136.0 12.6 1.7
1991 1702 137.0 12.4 2.8
1992 1732 133.0 13.0 4.9
1993 1756 135.7 12.9 6.5
1994 1774 133.3 13.3 7.6
1995 1796 126.5 14.2 9.3
1996 1796 126.5 14.2 9.3
1998 1839 130.0 14.1 10.5
1999 1850 134.6 13.7 8.3
2000 1933 134.0 14.4 13.3
2001 1970 136.0 14.5 14
2002 2088 152.5 13.7 12
2003 2088 152.5 13.7 12
2004 2140 152.0 14.1 13.9
2005 2232 152.7 14.6 n/a
2006 2227 156.9 14.2 17.7
2007 2147 154.7 13.9 14
2008 2158 138.0 15.6 17.7
2009 2184 148.9 13.0 20.6
2010 2214 153.0 14.4 23.2
2011 2226 144.3 15.4 20.7
2012 2236 174.5 12.8 27.1
2013 2233 n/a n/a 34.2
2014 2195 160.7 13.6 25.3
2015 2170 165.0 13.1 34.2
2016 2173 161.0 13.4 34.1
2017 2257 167.8 13.4 32.8
2018 2291 164.8 13.8 37.5
2019 2267 165.7 13.6 36.6
2020 2243 166.0 13.5 38.8
2021 2152 163.9 13.1 35.1
2022 2143 154.4 13.8 35
2023 2144 153.1 14.0 34.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Piscataway Township High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1931 136.0 14.1 n/a
1989 1798 136.0 13.2 n/a
1990 1723 136.0 12.6 1.7
1991 1702 137.0 12.4 2.8
1992 1732 133.0 13.0 4.9
1993 1756 135.7 12.9 6.5
1994 1774 133.3 13.3 7.6
1995 1796 126.5 14.2 9.3
1996 1796 126.5 14.2 9.3
1998 1839 130.0 14.1 10.5
1999 1850 134.6 13.7 8.3
2000 1933 134.0 14.4 13.3
2001 1970 136.0 14.5 14
2002 2088 152.5 13.7 12
2003 2088 152.5 13.7 12
2004 2140 152.0 14.1 13.9
2005 2232 152.7 14.6 n/a
2006 2227 156.9 14.2 17.7
2007 2147 154.7 13.9 14
2008 2158 138.0 15.6 17.7
2009 2184 148.9 13.0 20.6
2010 2214 153.0 14.4 23.2
2011 2226 144.3 15.4 20.7
2012 2236 174.5 12.8 27.1
2013 2233 n/a n/a 34.2
2014 2195 160.7 13.6 25.3
2015 2170 165.0 13.1 34.2
2016 2173 161.0 13.4 34.1
2017 2257 167.8 13.4 32.8
2018 2291 164.8 13.8 37.5
2019 2267 165.7 13.6 36.6
2020 2243 166.0 13.5 38.8
2021 2152 163.9 13.1 35.1
2022 2143 154.4 13.8 35
2023 2144 153.1 14.0 34.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Piscataway Township High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $163 (2.1%) $7,454 (97.9%) $7,617

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Piscataway Township High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 178th of 416 High schoolsRanks 213th of 422 High schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Piscataway Township High School)57.152.2
 4.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Piscataway Township School District)57.152.2
 4.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Piscataway Township High School)21.212.3
 8.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Piscataway Township School District)21.112.3
 8.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Piscataway Township High School)74.641.6
 33%
   9th Grade Geometry (Piscataway Township School District)74.641.6
 33%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (Piscataway Township High School)91.792.3
 0.6%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Piscataway Township School District)91.792.3
 0.6%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
10th Grade Algebra I (Piscataway Township High School)5.78.3
 2.6%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Piscataway Township School District)5.78.3
 2.6%
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Piscataway Township High School)18.812.2
 6.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Piscataway Township School District)50.141.5
 8.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Piscataway Township High School)39.241.6
 2.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Piscataway Township School District)40.650
 9.4%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Piscataway Township High School)62.692.3
 29.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Piscataway Township School District)62.692.3
 29.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22672144
 5.4%
African American714617
 13.6%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian687638
 7.1%
Hispanic482534
 10.8%
Pacific Islander67
 16.7%
White342272
 20.5%
Two or More Races3470
 105.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.6%34.6%
 2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 2,144 students attended Piscataway Township High School.

Students at Piscataway Township High School are 30% Asian, 29% African American, 25% Hispanic, 13% White, 3% Two or more races.

Piscataway Township High School ranks 213th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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