Serving 479 students in grades 7-12, Daylight/twilight High School 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 17% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daylight/twilight High School's student population of 479 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daylight/twilight High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daylight/twilight High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2103 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
72%
33%
Black
27%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
17%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daylight/twilight High School's ranking?
Daylight/twilight High School is ranked #2103 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Daylight/twilight High School often compared to?
Daylight/twilight High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trenton Central High School - Main Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Daylight/twilight High School?
The graduation rate of Daylight/twilight High School is 17%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Daylight/twilight High School?
479 students attend Daylight/twilight High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Daylight/twilight High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daylight/twilight High School?
Daylight/twilight High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Daylight/twilight High School offer ?
Daylight/twilight High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Daylight/twilight High School part of?
Daylight/twilight High School is part of Trenton Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Daylight/twilight High School located?
Daylight/twilight High School is located in the Berkeley Square and Parkside neighborhood of Trenton, NJ.
School Reviews
5 4/26/2014
Im hawah kennedy and im a student at daylight twilight im in the 12 grade, im just wondering can I take my classes in the summer to get my high school diploma.
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