- Enrollment
- 2,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Trenton, NJ
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341629003449
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade 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, Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Trenton, NJ.
School address
District: Trenton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341629003449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy grew from 796 students in 2022-23 to 837 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 341629003449 · Trenton, NJ High · MID · TRAD
890 enr · 15.3:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students)
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy grew from 796 students in 2022-23 to 837 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trenton Centra
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
2,097 students
- This school
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
890 students
- Daylight/Twili 756
Daylight/Twilight High School
756 students
- Dunn Middle Sc 703
Dunn Middle School
703 students
- Hedgepeth Will 668
Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School
668 students
- Dr. Martin Lut 650
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
650 students
What this shows Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy reports 890 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy compares
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 95% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 890 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
890
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% 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
37.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
African American 30.7%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Trenton Public School District reports $23,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Central High School - Main Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daylight/Twilight High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunn Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~890 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
How many students attend Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy?
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy has 890 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trenton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy is 15.3:1, which is 30% 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 Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy?
57.8% of students at Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Trenton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy?
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy rank among high schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy ranks #3 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 Trenton Public School District?
Besides Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy, Trenton Public School District also operates Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students), Daylight/Twilight High School (756 students), and Dunn Middle School (703 students). See the Trenton Public School District district page for the complete list.