Daylight/Twilight High School

Summary:

Daylight/Twilight High School is a public high school in Trenton, New Jersey, serving 479 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Trenton Public School District, which is ranked 613 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Daylight/Twilight High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 5-10% of high schools in New Jersey over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. The school's academic performance is extremely low, with 0% proficiency rates in Algebra I, significantly below the state and district averages. Graduation and dropout rates are also concerning, with the four-year graduation rate fluctuating between 20.3% and 91.1%, and the dropout rate ranging from 1.2% to 50.5%. Additionally, Daylight/Twilight High School has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 59.6%, much higher than the state and surrounding school averages.

In comparison, nearby schools like Trenton Central High School, Lawrence High School, and the Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy and STEM Academy generally outperform Daylight/Twilight High School across various metrics. Despite the school's consistent struggles, it has not shown any meaningful improvement over the past decade, suggesting a need for significant intervention and support to address the systemic issues facing the school.

Detail:

Public 9-12

135 E. Hanover Street
Trenton, NJ 08618

(609) 256-8190

District: Trenton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
415^th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,864

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 617

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.3%

African American:

24.6%

White:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Daylight/Twilight High School ranks worse than 97.4% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.5. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Daylight/Twilight High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.3%), African American (24.6%), White (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Daylight/Twilight High School is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Daylight/Twilight High School employs 37.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Daylight/Twilight High School is $13,864.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Daylight/Twilight High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Daylight/Twilight High School 415^th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Daylight/Twilight High School in the ranking list.)

Trenton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Trenton Public School District 613^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Daylight/Twilight High School

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Rank History for all students at Daylight/Twilight High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2005	0.25	345^th	351	1.7%
2006	0.04	353^rd	357	1.1%
2007	0.12	359^th	361	0.6%
2008	0.02	359^th	359	0.0%
2014	1.05	397^th	411	3.4%
2015	9.05	405^th	406	0.2%
2016	18.54	365^th	409	10.8%
2017	10.95	398^th	411	3.2%
2018	9.75	407^th	415	1.9%
2019	7.97	405^th	416	2.6%
2022	10.59	400^th	415	3.6%
2023	10.17	405^th	422	4.0%
2024	8.50	415^th	426	2.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Daylight/Twilight High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.79	135^th	146	7.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Daylight/Twilight High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	11.60	338^th	345	2.0%
2019	15.44	317^th	347	8.6%
2021	12.57	318^th	326	2.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Daylight/Twilight High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	4.59	403^rd	403	0.0%
2019	7.93	381^st	408	6.6%
2021	10.29	385^th	402	4.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Daylight/Twilight High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	7.41	404^th	405	0.2%
2019	8.64	384^th	407	5.7%
2021	12.23	381^st	402	5.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Daylight/Twilight High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	12.61	264^th	266	0.8%
2019	12.18	253^rd	254	0.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Daylight/Twilight High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	10.44	356^th	368	3.3%
2019	14.41	333^rd	364	8.5%
2021	13.06	366^th	374	2.1%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Daylight/Twilight High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	42	1195	6	570	2	n/a	n/a	1815
2003	42	1195	6	570	2	n/a	n/a	1815
2004	34	530	2	201	0	n/a	n/a	767
2005	19	456	1	161	1	n/a	n/a	638
2006	12	432	0	160	3	n/a	n/a	607
2007	14	497	1	178	1	n/a	n/a	691
2008	4	304	0	101	0	n/a	n/a	409
2009	5	407	1	103	0	0	0	516
2010	3	296	1	68	1	0	0	369
2011	2	217	1	73	0	0	0	293
2012	1	76	0	50	0	0	0	127
2013	7	373	2	160	0	0	0	542
2014	2	281	1	142	0	0	0	426
2015	7	273	2	187	0	0	0	469
2016	1	175	0	167	0	0	1	344
2017	0	185	1	230	0	0	1	417
2018	1	140	1	203	0	0	0	345
2019	4	194	1	244	0	0	0	443
2020	5	230	2	653	0	0	1	891
2021	2	173	0	652	0	0	2	829
2022	2	145	0	317	0	0	2	466
2023	3	127	1	346	0	0	2	479
2024	7	152	1	452	0	0	5	617

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Daylight/Twilight High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1815	31.0	58.5	0
2003	1815	31.0	58.5	0
2004	767	39.0	19.7	0
2005	638	37.0	17.2	n/a
2006	607	51.0	11.9	4.8
2007	691	37.0	18.7	n/a
2008	409	37.0	11.1	35.9
2009	516	35.0	12.3	14.9
2010	369	34.0	10.8	35.8
2011	293	34.0	8.6	24.6
2012	127	38.0	3.3	37
2013	542	42.0	12.9	n/a
2014	426	46.0	9.2	67.4
2015	469	40.0	11.7	67.8
2016	344	38.0	9.0	69.5
2017	417	37.0	11.2	71.7
2018	345	38.0	9.0	71.9
2019	443	23.0	19.2	56.9
2020	891	63.5	14.0	47.5
2021	829	58.5	14.1	32.3
2022	466	39.5	11.7	31.8
2023	479	32.5	14.7	42
2024	617	37.5	16.4	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Daylight/Twilight High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1815	31.0	58.5	0
2003	1815	31.0	58.5	0
2004	767	39.0	19.7	0
2005	638	37.0	17.2	n/a
2006	607	51.0	11.9	4.8
2007	691	37.0	18.7	n/a
2008	409	37.0	11.1	35.9
2009	516	35.0	12.3	14.9
2010	369	34.0	10.8	35.8
2011	293	34.0	8.6	24.6
2012	127	38.0	3.3	37
2013	542	42.0	12.9	n/a
2014	426	46.0	9.2	67.4
2015	469	40.0	11.7	67.8
2016	344	38.0	9.0	69.5
2017	417	37.0	11.2	71.7
2018	345	38.0	9.0	71.9
2019	443	23.0	19.2	56.9
2020	891	63.5	14.0	47.5
2021	829	58.5	14.1	32.3
2022	466	39.5	11.7	31.8
2023	479	32.5	14.7	42
2024	617	37.5	16.4	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Daylight/Twilight High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,099 (15.1%)	$11,765 (84.9%)	$13,864

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Daylight/Twilight High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 405^th of 416 High schools	Ranks 405^th of 422 High schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Daylight/Twilight High School)	0	0
9th Grade Algebra I (Trenton Public School District)	1.6	3	1.4%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.2	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Daylight/Twilight High School)	0	0
End of Course Algebra I (Trenton Public School District)	5.3	6.1	0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35.1	8.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	443	479	8.1%
African American	194	127	34.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	244	346	41.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	3	25%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.9%	42%	14.9%

Schools Near Daylight/Twilight High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)				NJSLA Mathematics (2024)			NJSLA Algebra I (2024)			NJSLA Geometry (2024)			NJSLA Algebra II (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry 10th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Daylight/Twilight High School	Public	9-12	135 E. Hanover Street	Trenton	08618	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 256-8190	617	38	16.4	31.3%	7 (1.1%)	152 (24.6%)	452 (73.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	8.5	415^th of 426 public high schools	2.6%		10.2	405^th of 422 public high schools	4.0%	10										0.0		0.0							$13,864	$2,099	$11,765
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital	Public	10-12	100 Sullivan Way	Trenton	08625	Mercer County	Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 633-1500																			(n/a)
Ewing High School	Public	9-12	900 Parkway Ave	Ewing	08618	Mercer County	Ewing Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 538-9800	1,120	91	12.2	51.3%	221 (19.7%)	524 (46.8%)	286 (25.5%)	38 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (3.9%)	20.2	336^th of 426 public high schools	21.1%		23.8	315^th of 422 public high schools	25.4%	21		17.1				32.1				9.9		9.7	32.4		30.8				$14,002	$194	$13,808
Trenton Stem-to-Civics Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	1555 Pennington Raod	Ewing	08618	Mercer County	Trenton Stem-to-Civics Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 619-2000	591	21	28.8	35.5%	3 (0.5%)	375 (63.5%)	194 (32.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	15.5	373^rd of 426 public high schools	12.4%		16.3	357^th of 422 public high schools	15.4%	16	6.3	3.3	19.5	21.3	25.4	36.9	8.6	4.9	1.6		1.2	4.4							$8,463	$1,091	$7,372
Marie H Katzenbach High School	Public	9-12	320 Sullivan Way	Trenton	08628	Mercer County	Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 530-3130	35	17	2.4	22.9%	9 (25.7%)	7 (20.0%)	19 (54.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
New Jersey State Prison	Public	12	600 Cass Street	Trenton	08625	Mercer County	Office Of Educational Services Department Of Corrections	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 292-9700																			(n/a)
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus	Public	10-12	400 Chambers Street	Trenton	08611	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 557-8247	2,138	155	13.8	38.8%	19 (0.9%)	677 (31.7%)	1,421 (66.5%)	7 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	10 (0.5%)	14.6	375^th of 426 public high schools	12.0%					(n/a)		2.9												0.8	0.8		16.7	16.7	$11,800	$286	$11,514
Lawrence High School	Public	9-12	2525 Princeton Pike	Lawrenceville	08648	Mercer County	Lawrence Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 671-5510	1,206	97	12.4	31.7%	455 (37.7%)	193 (16.0%)	289 (24.0%)	202 (16.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (5.2%)	45.6	187^th of 426 public high schools	56.1%		52.5	147^th of 422 public high schools	65.2%	40		36.6				66.3				14.2		14.2	33.8		33.8	88.3		88.3	$14,745	$110	$14,635
MCVS Arthur R. Sypek Center	Public	10-12	129 Bull Run Road	Pennington	08534	Mercer County	Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 737-9784	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																			$11,242	$843	$10,399
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy	Public	9-12	129 Bull Run Road	Pennington	08534	Mercer County	Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 737-9784	107	7	14.7	42.1%	23 (21.5%)	18 (16.8%)	66 (61.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37.9	225^th of 426 public high schools	47.2%		13.9	370^th of 422 public high schools	12.3%	145		11.1				64.0				25.0		25.0							$6,008		$6,008

Frequently Asked Questions about Daylight/Twilight High School

What district is Daylight/Twilight High School in?

Trenton Public School District

Is Daylight/Twilight High School a good school?

Daylight/Twilight High School ranks in the bottom 2.6% of New Jersey high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Daylight/Twilight High School?

Students at Daylight/Twilight High School are 73% Hispanic, 25% African American, 1% White.

How many students attend Daylight/Twilight High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 617 students attended Daylight/Twilight High School.

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