Below Average
#2285 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
High School · Trenton Public School District · Trenton, NJ
A high school in Trenton, NJ where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Chambers Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
- Math 9% vs NJ 55% (2024)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 75.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Trenton Central High School - Main Campus 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$50,806
Median home value
$142,400
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
36.4%
Poverty rate
25.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08611; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight/twilight High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upperPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Hamilton West-watsonEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,427 | Compare → |
| Foundation Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,090 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Trenton Public School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #7 of 25
- District spending per student
- $27,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is listed in Trenton Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is a public high school in Trenton, NJ, part of Trenton Public School District, serving approximately 2,138 students in grades 10th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,285 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
What grades does Trenton Central High School - Main Campus serve?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus has an enrollment of approximately 2,138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trenton Central High School - Main Campus rank in NJ?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus ranks #2,285 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Trenton Central High School - Main Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Central High School - Main Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trenton Central High School - Main Campus has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Trenton Central High School - Main Campus a charter school?
No, Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trenton Central High School - Main Campus a Title I school?
No, Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?
38.8% of students at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 154
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.1%
- Phone
- (609) 557-8247
- 4-Year Graduation
- 75.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08611)
- 32,786
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 · 2024 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 08611; 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, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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