Serving 761 students in grades 9-12, Trenton Central High School - West Campus ranks in the bottom 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 was ≤1% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤1%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)12%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
64%
34%
Black
34%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-84%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trenton Central High School - West Campus?
The graduation rate of Trenton Central High School - West Campus is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Trenton Central High School - West Campus?
761 students attend Trenton Central High School - West Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Trenton Central High School - West Campus students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trenton Central High School - West Campus?
Trenton Central High School - West Campus has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Trenton Central High School - West Campus offer ?
Trenton Central High School - West Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Trenton Central High School - West Campus part of?
Trenton Central High School - West Campus is part of Trenton Public School District.
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