D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

📚 10 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 400 Chambers Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 3% proficient · 6th percentile in New Jersey
Graduation
C
77% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
2,138
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$30K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%6/100reading 7th percentile, math 4th percentile among New Jersey high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%30/10077% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 71% 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 −21 points worse 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 proficiency22% (−35 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−44 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate77% (−15 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.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black12%3%reading -28 pts, math -19 pts5th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%4%reading -11 pts, math -17 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income22%3%reading -19 pts, math -19 pts8th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 400 Chambers Street
City Trenton
ZIP Code 08611
District 3416290
NCES School ID 341629003200
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08611

Understanding the community around Trenton Central High School - Main Campus helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,542
Per Capita Income $25,834
Poverty Rate 25.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%
High School or Higher 70.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $117,300
Median Rent $1,283
Owner-Occupied 39.4%
Renter-Occupied 60.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Trenton Central High School - Main Campus.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 66.5%
Black 31.7%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,138
Teachers (FTE) 154.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus has 2,138 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Trenton Central High School - Main Campus serve?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus serves grades 10 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Trenton Central High School - Main Campus receive per student?
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus receives $29,952 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Trenton Central High School - Main Campus in 08611 ▼
Avg Home Value
$194,537
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,938
1-Year Change
-1.1%
% Renters
60.6%

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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