B+
Above Average
80/100

Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1085 Old Trenton Road, Trenton, NJ 08690
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 85% · Math 35% proficient · 73rd percentile in New Jersey
Graduation
C+
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

80
Repit Score
out of 100
134
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$58K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%73/100reading 90th percentile, math 56th percentile among New Jersey high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%51/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +28 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency85% (+27 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−12 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate90% (−2 pts vs. state avg 92%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 1085 Old Trenton Road
City Trenton
ZIP Code 08690
District 3409950
NCES School ID 340995003409
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08690

Understanding the community around Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $114,181
Per Capita Income $53,168
Poverty Rate 1.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 58.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.0%
High School or Higher 95.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $334,700
Median Rent $1,602
Owner-Occupied 84.2%
Renter-Occupied 15.8%
View full data for ZIP 08690 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 15.7%
Female 83.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 40.3%
Asian 23.1%
Black 17.2%
White 11.2%
Two or More Races 4.5%
American Indian 2.2%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 134
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy has 134 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy serve?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy receive per student?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy receives $58,218 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy in 08690 ▼
Avg Home Value
$493,633
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,118
1-Year Change
+2.4%
% Renters
15.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026