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#1807 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
High School · Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County · Trenton, NJ
An Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1085 Old Trenton Road, Trenton, NJ 08690
- Math 4% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2021, to 36% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,334/100K
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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
$122,665
Median home value
$362,700
Median rent
$1,561/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08690; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubinoEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Regional Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.2 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Mercer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Sage Day PrincetonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 12 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $37,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is listed in Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is a public high school in Trenton, NJ, part of Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County, serving approximately 134 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,807 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
What grades does Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy serve?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy rank in NJ?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy ranks #1,807 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy a charter school?
No, Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy a Title I school?
No, Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
29.1% of students at Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy 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
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (609) 586-5144
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 08690)
- 18,996
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 08690; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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