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Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

400 Chambers Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 2,138 students in grades 10-12, Trenton Central High School - Main Campus ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 2,138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Trenton Central High School - Main Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus's student population of 2,138 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 155 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
2,138 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
155 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Trenton Central High School - Main Campus ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is 0.47, which is less 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)
#357 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus 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.
60-79%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus 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.
5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus 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
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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10%
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Hispanic
66%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Trenton Central High School - Main Campus and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
15%
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White
1%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Trenton Central High School - Main Campus and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Trenton Central High School - Main Campus.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus 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
38%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Trenton Central High School - Main Campus 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
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Trenton Central High School - Main Campus 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
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trenton Central High School - Main Campus's ranking?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is ranked #357 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Trenton Central High School - Main Campus often compared to?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?
The graduation rate of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is 75%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?
2,138 students attend Trenton Central High School - Main Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Trenton Central High School - Main Campus offer ?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Trenton Central High School - Main Campus part of?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is part of Trenton Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Trenton Central High School - Main Campus located?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is located in the Greenwood And Hamilton neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Greenwood And Hamilton.

School Reviews
5   4/23/2008
I am a former student class of 1968. I now live in Houston TX. I work in a high school as a teacher aide. This was one of the highest rated schools on the east coast when I attended. I would recommend this school to anyone.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 2,138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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