The Edison Academy Magnet School is a four-year career academy and college preparatory magnet public high school located on the campus of the Middlesex County College in Edison, in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 175 students in grades 9-12, Edison Academy Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edison Academy Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Edison Academy Magnet School's student population of 175 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edison Academy Magnet School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Academy Magnet School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 2184 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
89%
11%
Hispanic
4%
34%
Black
1%
14%
White
5%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison Academy Magnet School's ranking?
Edison Academy Magnet School is ranked #19 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Edison Academy Magnet School often compared to?
Edison Academy Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbridge Academy Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edison Academy Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Edison Academy Magnet School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Edison Academy Magnet School?
175 students attend Edison Academy Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Edison Academy Magnet School students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison Academy Magnet School?
Edison Academy Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edison Academy Magnet School offer ?
Edison Academy Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edison Academy Magnet School part of?
Edison Academy Magnet School is part of Middlesex County Vocational And Technical School District.
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