Marie H Katzenbach Middle/High School

www.mksd.org

33 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf (MKSD), located in West Trenton, New Jersey, is a state-operated school dedicated to serving the educational and developmental needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Established in 1883, it holds the distinction of being the first residential school for the deaf in New Jersey. The school provides a comprehensive academic program from preschool through grade 12, emphasizing American Sign Language (ASL) and English bilingualism to ensure that students have full access to communication and learning.

Beyond core academics, MKSD offers a robust student-centered environment that includes career and technical education, athletic programs, and residential life opportunities. The campus is designed to be a hub for the deaf community, focusing on fostering social development, self-advocacy, and independence. By integrating specialized support services—such as speech therapy and audiological resources—with a culturally responsive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students to transition successfully into higher education, the workforce, and their local communities.

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

1.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marie H Katzenbach Middle/High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	15
Black	7
Asian	2

Hispanic
15 (45.5%)
White
9 (27.3%)
Black
7 (21.2%)
Asian
2 (6.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf
Phone:	(609)530-3130
Website:	http://www.mksd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 4

Grade 7 2

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 12