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Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy

1085 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 128 students in grades 9-12, Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy's student population of 128 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
128 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#880 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
23%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
15%
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White
15%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy's ranking?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is ranked #880 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
The graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
128 students attend Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy offer ?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy part of?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is part of Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County.
In what neighborhood is Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy located?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is located in the Mercerville Hamilton Square neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 9 other public schools located in Mercerville Hamilton Square.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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