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%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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.
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?
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.
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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%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education