Summary:
Zip code 48183 is home to one public high school, Trenton High School, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 846 students in the Trenton, MI area.
Trenton High School, part of the Trenton Public Schools district, is a high-performing school that ranks in the top 23% of all high schools in Michigan (185th out of 800). The school has shown remarkable improvement, jumping over 100 spots in state ranking from 290th to 185th in just one year. It boasts an exceptional graduation rate of 97.6% compared to the state average of 84.0%, and a very low dropout rate of just 1.1% versus the state's 7.1%. Academically, the school outperforms state averages in nearly every subject, with particularly strong results in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (56.4% proficient vs. 52.1% statewide) and PSAT English Language Arts (66-70% proficient across 9th and 10th grades). Science proficiency is also a standout at 44.2% compared to the state's 35.2%.
However, there are areas of concern. Mathematics proficiency remains a challenge, with only 27.9% of 11th graders proficient on the SAT Math section and 37-41% proficient on PSAT Math, though these figures still slightly exceed state averages. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.9% is notably higher than the district average of 14.5%, suggesting a specific engagement issue at the high school level. With a favorable 13:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $13,690, the school has resources to address these challenges. About 24.59% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a relatively economically advantaged student body. Overall, Trenton High School is a rising academic institution with strong literacy outcomes and college readiness, though math improvement and attendance remain key focus areas for continued growth.
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