Very Good
#490 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 15% in state
Trenton High School
High School · Trenton Public Schools · Trenton, MI
A high school in Trenton, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
2601 CHARLTON RD, Trenton, MI 48183
- Math 47% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Trenton High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 55% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Trenton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average582/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trenton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,020
Median home value
$214,000
Median rent
$1,009/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48183; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 8–9 | 2.5 mi | 810 | Compare → |
| Riverview Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| Riverview Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 2.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Grosse Ile High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 523 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Trenton Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Trenton High School is listed in Trenton Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trenton High School
Trenton High School is a public high school in Trenton, MI, part of Trenton Public Schools, serving approximately 839 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #490 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trenton High School
What grades does Trenton High School serve?
Trenton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Trenton High School?
Trenton High School has an enrollment of approximately 839 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton High School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trenton High School rank in MI?
Trenton High School ranks #490 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Trenton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Trenton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Trenton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trenton High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Trenton High School a charter school?
No, Trenton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trenton High School a Title I school?
No, Trenton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trenton High School?
31.2% of students at Trenton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 839
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (734) 692-4531
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 48183)
- 41,863
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48183; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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