Enrollment
701
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trenton, FL
Trenton High School
Federal NCES profile for Trenton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120063000862
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trenton High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Trenton High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Trenton, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trenton High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trenton High School
Trenton High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Trenton, Florida, enrolling 701 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Florida schools and 27% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 701 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 806 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #202.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 207 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 701 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Gilchrist also operates Trenton Elementary School (779 students) and Bell High School (696 students) alongside Trenton High School.
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 High School compares
Trenton High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,383
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Trenton High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilchrist, which includes Trenton High School.
$11,383
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 58.1%
Federal 19.2%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilchrist Virtual Franchise | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Trenton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~701 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Trenton High School
How many students attend Trenton High School?
Trenton High School has 701 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trenton, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton High School is 22.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trenton High School?
43.9% of students at Trenton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trenton High School?
The largest demographic group at Trenton High School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Trenton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trenton High School?
Trenton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Trenton High School rank among schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Trenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Trenton on the city page.
Is Trenton High School a good school?
Trenton High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida 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 Gilchrist?
Besides Trenton High School, Gilchrist also operates Trenton Elementary School (779 students), Bell High School (696 students), and Bell Elementary School (656 students). See the Gilchrist district page for the complete list.
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