Capital City High School is a four-year alternative public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Trenton, in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Trenton Public Schools.
Serving 756 students in grades 9-12, Capital City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 20% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daylight/Twilight High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Trenton, NJ, covering approximately 8.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest point located 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Capital City High School's student population of 756 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
756 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Capital City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital City High School is 0.39, 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
#2036 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
20%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital City High School's ranking?
Capital City High School is ranked #2036 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Capital City High School often compared to?
Capital City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trenton Central High School - Main Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital City High School?
The graduation rate of Capital City High School is 20%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Capital City High School?
756 students attend Capital City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Capital City High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Capital City High School?
Capital City High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Capital City High School offer ?
Capital City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Capital City High School part of?
Capital City High School is part of Trenton Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Capital City High School located?
Capital City High School is located in the Berkeley Square and Parkside neighborhood of Trenton, NJ.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Im hawah kennedy and im a student at daylight twilight im in the 12 grade, im just wondering can I take my classes in the summer to get my high school diploma.
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