Trenton High School

846 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Trenton High School, located at 2601 Charlton Rd in Trenton, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Trenton Public Schools district. Situated in a suburban community downriver from Detroit, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to both academic rigor and a vibrant extracurricular culture. The facility acts as a central hub for the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes college and career readiness while maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and tradition among its student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Trenton High School offers a diverse range of opportunities designed to develop well-rounded students. The school supports a variety of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs, which are integral to the institution’s identity. With a focus on preparing students for life after graduation, the school balances traditional educational standards with modern initiatives, aiming to cultivate a supportive learning environment that caters to the specific needs and goals of its students in the Trenton area.

846

Total Students

64.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trenton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	721
Hispanic	67
Black	20
Asian	11
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
721 (85.2%)
Hispanic
67 (7.9%)
Two or More
26 (3.1%)
Black
20 (2.4%)
Asian
11 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Trenton Public Schools
Phone:	(734)692-4531
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	846
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 202

Grade 10 165

Grade 11 226

Grade 12 253