Capital City High School is a four-year alternative public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Trenton, in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Trenton Public Schools.
Serving 617 students in grades 9-12, Daylight/twilight High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 20% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daylight/twilight High School's student population of 617 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Daylight/twilight High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daylight/twilight High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2036 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
73%
34%
Black
25%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daylight/twilight High School's ranking?
Daylight/twilight High School is ranked #2036 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Daylight/twilight High School often compared to?
Daylight/twilight High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trenton Central High School - Main Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Daylight/twilight High School?
The graduation rate of Daylight/twilight High School is 20%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Daylight/twilight High School?
617 students attend Daylight/twilight High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Daylight/twilight High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daylight/twilight High School?
Daylight/twilight High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Daylight/twilight High School offer ?
Daylight/twilight High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daylight/twilight High School part of?
Daylight/twilight High School is part of Trenton Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Daylight/twilight High School located?
Daylight/twilight High School is located in the Berkeley Square and Parkside neighborhood of Trenton, NJ.
School Reviews
5 4/26/2014
Im hawah kennedy and im a student at daylight twilight im in the 12 grade, im just wondering can I take my classes in the summer to get my high school diploma.
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