Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

Public 10-12

400 Chambers Street
Trenton, NJ 08611

(609) 557-8247

District: Trenton Public School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,800

Feeder schools for Trenton Central High School - Main Campus:

Elementary:	Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School
	Carroll Robbins Elementary School
	Darlene C. McKnight Elementary
	Dr. Crosby Copeland Junior Elementary
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	Franklin Elementary School
	George Washington Elementary School
	Gershom Mott Elementary School
	Patton J. Hill Elementary School
	William Harrison Elementary School
Middle:	Battle Monument Intermediate School
	Clara Parker Intermediate School
	Grace A Dunn Middle School
	Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School
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	Ulysses S. Grant School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 2,255

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.4%

African American:

35.0%

White:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus 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 (63.4%), African American (35%), White (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Trenton Central High School - Main Campus employs 155.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is $11,800.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Trenton Central High School - Main Campus was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Trenton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Trenton Public School District 612^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	0.80	333^rd	343	2.9%
2004	2.04	329^th	348	5.5%
2005	1.30	338^th	351	3.7%
2006	0.67	346^th	357	3.1%
2007	0.68	349^th	361	3.3%
2008	0.32	353^rd	359	1.7%
2009	1.25	358^th	370	3.2%
2010	2.48	352^nd	371	5.1%
2011	0.47	372^nd	378	1.6%
2012	0.48	382^nd	388	1.5%
2013	1.08	382^nd	396	3.5%
2014	2.66	388^th	411	5.6%
2015	19.53	359^th	406	11.6%
2016	15.35	384^th	409	6.1%
2017	15.15	370^th	411	10.0%
2018	12.89	382^nd	415	8.0%
2019	11.25	378^th	416	9.1%
2021	8.67	396^th	405	2.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	43.52	61^st	146	58.2%
2019	27.61	104^th	138	24.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.47	318^th	355	10.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	20.34	307^th	345	11.0%
2019	20.91	294^th	347	15.3%
2021	14.44	315^th	326	3.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	10.29	387^th	403	4.0%
2019	10.90	363^rd	408	11.0%
2021	9.79	386^th	402	4.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	13.03	379^th	405	6.4%
2019	11.80	363^rd	407	10.8%
2021	9.37	393^rd	402	2.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	22.46	233^rd	266	12.4%
2019	14.60	248^th	254	2.4%
2021	14.79	244^th	247	1.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	24.30	306^th	368	16.8%
2019	18.54	318^th	364	12.6%
2021	15.14	361^st	374	3.5%

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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 Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	142	1720	7	378	1	n/a	n/a	0	2248
1989	123	1638	0	372	6	n/a	n/a	0	2139
1990	100	1580	13	293	4	n/a	n/a	0	1990
1991	235	1759	8	622	0	n/a	n/a	0	2624
1992	105	2125	33	484	1	n/a	n/a	0	2748
1993	106	2263	28	446	0	n/a	n/a	0	2843
1994	125	2082	23	457	1	n/a	n/a	0	2688
1995	67	2093	6	466	7	n/a	n/a	0	2639
1996	67	2093	6	466	7	n/a	n/a	0	2639
1998	82	1889	27	510	2	n/a	n/a	0	2510
1999	112	1917	30	569	0	n/a	n/a	0	2628
2000	134	2215	24	637	2	n/a	n/a	-1	3011
2001	124	1430	22	545	2	n/a	n/a	0	2123
2002	75	1606	21	631	3	n/a	n/a	0	2336
2003	75	1606	21	631	3	n/a	n/a	0	2336
2004	70	1961	24	648	2	n/a	n/a	0	2705
2005	67	2207	23	729	2	n/a	n/a	0	3028
2006	64	2055	9	706	6	n/a	n/a	0	2840
2007	51	1742	24	680	2	n/a	n/a	0	2499
2008	52	1685	24	715	2	n/a	n/a	0	2478
2009	46	1591	25	713	1	0	0	0	2376
2010	42	1016	31	652	0	0	0	0	1741
2011	21	796	26	556	0	0	1	0	1400
2012	19	528	14	400	0	3	0	0	964
2013	29	1037	32	848	1	1	1	0	1949
2014	31	904	17	867	2	0	0	0	1821
2015	30	821	6	703	0	0	1	0	1561
2016	24	850	6	699	0	0	4	0	1583
2017	23	842	8	702	0	1	4	0	1580
2018	20	889	7	763	0	0	5	0	1684
2019	16	832	7	958	1	0	4	0	1818
2020	11	780	6	1025	3	0	8	0	1833
2021	19	835	6	990	2	0	9	0	1861
2022	20	824	9	1222	2	4	8	0	2089
2023	21	790	6	1429	1	3	5	0	2255

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 Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2248	178.0	12.6	n/a
1989	2139	182.0	11.7	n/a
1990	1990	174.0	11.4	6
1991	2624	217.0	12.0	22
1992	2748	214.0	12.8	36.9
1993	2843	205.8	13.8	35.1
1994	2688	215.8	12.5	26.6
1995	2639	208.8	12.6	31.5
1996	2639	208.8	12.6	31.5
1998	2510	195.8	12.8	37.1
1999	2628	186.8	14.1	36.9
2000	3011	171.0	17.6	34.8
2001	2123	169.4	12.5	56.6
2002	2336	203.0	11.5	39.9
2003	2336	203.0	11.5	39.9
2004	2705	213.0	12.7	57.4
2005	3028	231.0	13.1	n/a
2006	2840	239.0	11.9	49.3
2007	2499	212.0	11.8	51.9
2008	2478	179.0	13.8	50
2009	2376	181.6	10.9	58.5
2010	1741	123.0	14.1	57
2011	1400	113.0	12.3	46.9
2012	964	142.2	6.7	60.6
2013	1949	170.0	11.4	83
2014	1821	178.0	10.2	84.6
2015	1561	150.0	10.4	85.9
2016	1583	135.0	11.7	86.1
2017	1580	137.7	11.4	82.8
2018	1684	140.7	11.9	81.3
2019	1818	146.7	12.3	72.8
2020	1833	146.4	12.5	57.4
2021	1861	143.7	12.9	45.9
2022	2089	160.7	12.9	40.3
2023	2255	155.9	14.4	55.8

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 Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2248	178.0	12.6	n/a
1989	2139	182.0	11.7	n/a
1990	1990	174.0	11.4	6
1991	2624	217.0	12.0	22
1992	2748	214.0	12.8	36.9
1993	2843	205.8	13.8	35.1
1994	2688	215.8	12.5	26.6
1995	2639	208.8	12.6	31.5
1996	2639	208.8	12.6	31.5
1998	2510	195.8	12.8	37.1
1999	2628	186.8	14.1	36.9
2000	3011	171.0	17.6	34.8
2001	2123	169.4	12.5	56.6
2002	2336	203.0	11.5	39.9
2003	2336	203.0	11.5	39.9
2004	2705	213.0	12.7	57.4
2005	3028	231.0	13.1	n/a
2006	2840	239.0	11.9	49.3
2007	2499	212.0	11.8	51.9
2008	2478	179.0	13.8	50
2009	2376	181.6	10.9	58.5
2010	1741	123.0	14.1	57
2011	1400	113.0	12.3	46.9
2012	964	142.2	6.7	60.6
2013	1949	170.0	11.4	83
2014	1821	178.0	10.2	84.6
2015	1561	150.0	10.4	85.9
2016	1583	135.0	11.7	86.1
2017	1580	137.7	11.4	82.8
2018	1684	140.7	11.9	81.3
2019	1818	146.7	12.3	72.8
2020	1833	146.4	12.5	57.4
2021	1861	143.7	12.9	45.9
2022	2089	160.7	12.9	40.3
2023	2255	155.9	14.4	55.8

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 Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$286 (2.4%)	$11,514 (97.6%)	$11,800

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1818	2255	24%
African American	832	790	5%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	7	6	14.3%
Hispanic	958	1429	49.2%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	16	21	31.3%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.8%	55.8%	16.9%

Schools Near Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)				NJSLA Mathematics (2023)			NJSLA Algebra I (2023)			NJSLA Geometry (2023)			NJSLA Algebra II (2023)		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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	2,255	156	14.4	55.8%	21 (0.9%)	790 (35.0%)	1,429 (63.4%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)								(n/a)		4.5																$11,800	$286	$11,514
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	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hamilton West-Watson	Public	9-12	2720 South Clinton Avenue	Hamilton	08610	Mercer County	Hamilton Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 631-4168	1,348	99	13.5	43.6%	341 (25.3%)	244 (18.1%)	688 (51.0%)	33 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.0%)	17.3	350^th of 422 public high schools	17.1%		16.4	362^nd of 415 public high schools	12.8%	12		16.9				29.4				4.3	0.0	4.2	20.4		20.4	25.0	25.0	$9,849	$28	$9,821
Hamilton North - Nottingham	Public	9-12	1055 Klockner Road	Hamilton	08619	Mercer County	Hamilton Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 631-4161	1,005	89	11.3	45.7%	245 (24.4%)	275 (27.4%)	430 (42.8%)	26 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.9%)	21.5	325^th of 422 public high schools	23.0%		21.6	320^th of 415 public high schools	22.9%	5		15.5				31.1				10.8		10.4	40.0		40.0			$10,323	$26	$10,297
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	479	33	14.7	42.0%	3 (0.6%)	127 (26.5%)	346 (72.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	10.2	405^th of 422 public high schools	4.0%		10.6	400^th of 415 public high schools	3.6%	5										0.0		0.0						$13,864	$2,099	$11,765
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	585	24	24.8	60.2%	3 (0.5%)	370 (63.2%)	192 (32.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	16.3	357^th of 422 public high schools	15.4%		14.5	370^th of 415 public high schools	10.8%	13	0.0	6.4	10.8	24.2	21.3	32.0	3.1	3.2	3.3	21.7	1.3	5.8		3.2	3.2			$8,463	$1,091	$7,372
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	1,207	98	12.2	32.0%	462 (38.3%)	192 (15.9%)	292 (24.2%)	199 (16.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (4.6%)	52.5	147^th of 422 public high schools	65.2%		45.1	173^rd of 415 public high schools	58.3%	26		47.8				59.1				17.9		17.9	49.2		48.6	87.5	87.5	$14,745	$110	$14,635
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	1,109	90	12.3	42.9%	239 (21.6%)	520 (46.9%)	262 (23.6%)	39 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (3.9%)	23.8	315^th of 422 public high schools	25.4%		20.4	330^th of 415 public high schools	20.5%	15		16.7				33.5				10.7		10.7	46.6		46.6			$14,002	$194	$13,808
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	2				0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hamilton East - Steinert	Public	9-12	2900 Klockner Road	Hamilton	08690	Mercer County	Hamilton Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 631-4150	1,427	107	13.3	25.8%	801 (56.1%)	150 (10.5%)	370 (25.9%)	69 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (2.6%)	32	260^th of 422 public high schools	38.4%		25.6	298^th of 415 public high schools	28.2%	38		27.9				39.9				10.0		9.9	46.7		46.7	75.0	75.0	$9,572	$26	$9,546

Frequently Asked Questions about Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

How many students attend Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,255 students attended Trenton Central High School - Main Campus.

What is the racial makeup of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?

Students at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus are 63% Hispanic, 35% African American.

What schools feed into Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?

Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School
Elementary : Carroll Robbins Elementary School
Elementary : Darlene C. McKnight Elementary
Elementary : Dr. Crosby Copeland Junior Elementary
Elementary : Franklin Elementary School
Elementary : George Washington Elementary School
Elementary : Gershom Mott Elementary School
Elementary : Patton J. Hill Elementary School
Elementary : William Harrison Elementary School
Middle : Battle Monument Intermediate School
Middle : Clara Parker Intermediate School
Middle : Grace A Dunn Middle School
Middle : Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School
Middle : Ulysses S. Grant School

What district is Trenton Central High School - Main Campus in?

Trenton Public School District

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