For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 355 students in Trenton, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Trenton, IL is Wesclin Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Trenton, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wesclin Sr High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Trenton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wesclin Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
699 Wesclin Rd
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Trenton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
313 S Adams St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Gr: 4-6 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Gr: 7-8 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Trenton, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Trenton, IL include Wesclin Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Trenton?
1 public high schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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