Enrollment
846
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263390006956
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trenton High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trenton High School
Trenton High School is a large high school in Trenton, Michigan, enrolling 846 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 846 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Trenton Public Schools also operates Jesse L Anderson Elementary School (617 students) and Boyd W Arthurs Middle School (578 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,684
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trenton Public Schools, which includes Trenton High School.
$15,684
Per student
+16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 55.5%
Federal 7.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~846 students)
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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. See all public schools in Trenton on the city page.
Is Trenton High School a good school?
Trenton High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan 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 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.
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