TRENTON H S

208 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Trenton High School, located at 500 S. Ballentine in Trenton, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Trenton Independent School District. As a small-town school, it fosters a close-knit community environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The school is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, offering a combination of core academic curriculum, elective programs, and extracurricular activities designed to develop both scholarly skills and character.

Beyond the classroom, Trenton High School is a central hub for the local community, with its athletic programs, clubs, and spirit organizations playing a significant role in school life. By focusing on a "small-school" approach, the institution aims to cultivate an inclusive culture where students have ample opportunities to participate in leadership roles and gain hands-on experience. Whether through academic advancement or involvement in school traditions, the school strives to equip its student body with the necessary tools to succeed in post-secondary education or the modern workforce.

208

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRENTON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	58
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

White
145 (69.7 %)
Hispanic
58 (27.9 %)
American Indian
3 (1.4 %)
Two or More
2 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TRENTON ISD
Phone:	(903)989-2242
Website:	http://TRENTONISD.ORG
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 53

Grade 10 71

Grade 11 41

Grade 12 43