Daylight/Twilight High School
479 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Daylight/Twilight High School, located on Edgewood Avenue in Trenton, New Jersey, is a unique alternative education program designed to provide flexible learning opportunities for students who may not thrive in a traditional high school environment. By offering both "Daylight" (daytime) and "Twilight" (evening) sessions, the school accommodates the diverse needs of students, including those who must balance their education with employment, family responsibilities, or other personal commitments. This flexibility is core to the school’s mission of ensuring that all students, regardless of their circumstances, have a viable path toward earning a high school diploma.
The school focuses on credit recovery and personalized instruction, creating a supportive atmosphere for students who have fallen behind in their original academic tracks. By utilizing a non-traditional scheduling model, Daylight/Twilight High School serves as a critical resource within the Trenton Public Schools district, aiming to reduce dropout rates and provide a second chance for academic success. Through this specialized approach, the institution fosters an inclusive environment that prioritizes graduation and prepares students for post-secondary opportunities or entry into the workforce.
The school focuses on credit recovery and personalized instruction, creating a supportive atmosphere for students who have fallen behind in their original academic tracks. By utilizing a non-traditional scheduling model, Daylight/Twilight High School serves as a critical resource within the Trenton Public Schools district, aiming to reduce dropout rates and provide a second chance for academic success. Through this specialized approach, the institution fosters an inclusive environment that prioritizes graduation and prepares students for post-secondary opportunities or entry into the workforce.
479
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic | 346 |
| Black | 127 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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Hispanic346 (72.2 %)
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Black127 (26.5 %)
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White3 (0.6 %)
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Two or More2 (0.4 %)
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Asian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Trenton Public School District |
| Phone: | (609)656-4850 |
| Website: | http://www.trenton.k12.org/daylighttwilightalternative_home |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 479 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 402 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 22 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
43
Grade 10
143
Grade 11
165
Grade 12
126
Ungraded
2
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 43 |
| Grade 10 | 143 |
| Grade 11 | 165 |
| Grade 12 | 126 |
| Ungraded | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 179 | 37.4% |
| Male | 300 | 62.6% |
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