- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Trenton, NJ
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340995003409
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Trenton, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340995003409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 340995003409 · Trenton, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 15.2:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy (141 students)
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mercer County
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy
141 students
- This school
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
137 students
- Mercer County
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy
111 students
- Mcvs Assunpink
Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/Rubino
96 students
- Mcvs Arthur R. 21
Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center
21 students
What this shows Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy compares
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$49,211
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
Asian 25.0%
African American 17.6%
White 11.0%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County reports $49,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/Rubino | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 1.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Trenton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
How many students attend Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy has 137 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trenton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
28.9% of students at Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment, in Trenton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy rank among high schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Trenton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Trenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County?
Besides Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy, Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County also operates Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy (141 students), Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy (111 students), and Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/Rubino (96 students). See the Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County district page for the complete list.