Serving 326 students in grades 9-12, Trenton Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trenton Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Trenton Sr. High School's student population of 326 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trenton Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trenton Sr. High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1230 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
94%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trenton Sr. High School's ranking?
Trenton Sr. High School is ranked #1230 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trenton Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Trenton Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Trenton Sr. High School?
326 students attend Trenton Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Trenton Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trenton Sr. High School?
Trenton Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Trenton Sr. High School offer ?
Trenton Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Trenton Sr. High School part of?
Trenton Sr. High School is part of Trenton R-IX School District.
School Reviews
5 2/10/2020
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