Enrollment
890
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341629003449
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 19
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy is a higher-need, large high school in Trenton, New Jersey, enrolling 890 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 92% of New Jersey schools and 30% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 890 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 188 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #179, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 45/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Trenton's high schools, it stands alongside Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy (137 students): Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 15.2:1).
Trenton Public School District also operates Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students) and Daylight/Twilight High School (756 students) alongside Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy compares
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,017
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trenton Public School District, which includes Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy.
$22,017
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.9%
State 82.1%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~890 students)
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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.
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 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy a good school?
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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