Serving 2,089 students in grades 10-12, Trenton Central High School - Main Campus 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 2% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 2,089 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus's student population of 2,089 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 161 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
2,089 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2127 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
59%
32%
Black
40%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trenton Central High School - Main Campus's ranking?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is ranked #2127 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Trenton Central High School - Main Campus often compared to?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton High School, West Windsor-plainsboro High School South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?
The graduation rate of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is 75%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?
2,089 students attend Trenton Central High School - Main Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Trenton Central High School - Main Campus offer ?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Trenton Central High School - Main Campus part of?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is part of Trenton Public School District.
School Reviews
5 4/23/2008
I am a former student class of 1968. I now live in Houston TX. I work in a high school as a teacher aide. This was one of the highest rated schools on the east coast when I attended. I would recommend this school to anyone.
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