Serving 128 students in grades 9-12, Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy's student population of 128 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is 0.74, which is more 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
#880 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
40%
33%
Black
16%
15%
White
15%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy's ranking?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is ranked #880 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
The graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
128 students attend Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy offer ?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy part of?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is part of Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County.
In what neighborhood is Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy located?
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is located in the Mercerville Hamilton Square neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 9 other public schools located in Mercerville Hamilton Square.
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