D−
Capital City High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
135 E. Hanover Street, Trenton, NJ 08618 · (609) 256-8190 · Part of Trenton City School District
Students
756
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
56%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Capital City High School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 45 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 8.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency0.5%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 47.3%
Location
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135 E. Hanover Street, Trenton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 910
Grade 10193
Grade 11290
Grade 12263
Enrollment over time
829’20
466’21
479’22
617’23
756’24
Down 8.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 75%Black 22%Two or more races 2%White 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.