- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Trenton, MI
Trenton High School
Federal NCES profile for Trenton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263390006956
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trenton High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Trenton High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Trenton, MI.
School address
District: Trenton Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263390006956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Trenton High School shrank from 892 students in 2022-23 to 839 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 263390006956 · Trenton, MI High · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 20.6:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jesse L Anderson Elementary School (617 students)
Trenton High School shrank from 892 students in 2022-23 to 839 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Trenton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Trenton High School
846 students
- Jesse L Anders
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
617 students
- Boyd W Arthurs
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
578 students
- Richard C Hedk
Richard C Hedke Elem School
541 students
What this shows Trenton High School reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trenton High School compares
Trenton High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,764
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Trenton High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Trenton Public Schools reports $16,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trenton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse L Anderson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boyd W Arthurs Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard C Hedke Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
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
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trenton High School
How many students attend Trenton High School?
Trenton High School has 846 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trenton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 892 (2022-23) → 839 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton High School is 20.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trenton High School?
26.3% of students at Trenton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trenton High School?
The largest demographic group at Trenton High School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Trenton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trenton High School?
Trenton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 High School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Trenton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Trenton Public Schools?
Besides Trenton High School, Trenton Public Schools also operates Jesse L Anderson Elementary School (617 students), Boyd W Arthurs Middle School (578 students), and Richard C Hedke Elem School (541 students). See the Trenton Public Schools district page for the complete list.