Serving 134 students in grades 9-12, Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy's student population of 134 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is 0.74, which is more 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
#592 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
41%
34%
Black
17%
15%
White
11%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy's ranking?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is ranked #592 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
The graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
134 students attend Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy offer ?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy part of?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is part of Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County.
In what neighborhood is Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy located?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is located in the Mercerville Hamilton Square neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 9 other public schools located in Mercerville Hamilton Square.
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