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Daylight/Twilight High School

135 E. Hanover Street, TRENTON, NJ, 08618

About Daylight/Twilight High School

Daylight/Twilight High School is a public alternative high school in Trenton, New Jersey. It is in the Trenton Public School District, which has two high schools and serves students in grades 9 through 12. There are about 150 to 200 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 10 to 12:1. This means that each student can get more individualized help with their studies. Daylight/Twilight High School has daytime and evening programs that let students choose when they want to learn best so they can meet their graduation requirements. There are a lot of different kinds of students. About 99% are minorities and about 31% economically disadvantaged. The main subjects that meet state standards are the focus of academic instruction. It also helps students get their credits back and find a way to finish school. Students can also do things that help them get ready for college, like taking the SAT or ACT tests when they feel ready. Funding at the district level for each student pays for services and materials for learning. The school is in New Jersey's capital city and serves a wide range of people from the city.

Daylight/Twilight High School Contact Information

Address

135 E. Hanover Street, TRENTON, NJ, 08618

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Phone

(609) 256-8190

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
617
Total Students
$89187
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 236 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Daylight/Twilight High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.13%
Asian 0.16%
Hispanic 73.26%
Black 24.64%
Two+ Races 0.81%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.13%
Asian
0.16%
Hispanic
73.26%
Black
24.64%
Two+ Races
0.81%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 617
41.17%
254 Female
58.83%
363 Male

Student Population

617 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

617 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Daylight/Twilight High School has teamed up with El Centro, a Catholic Charities program, to help immigrant students and give them the tools they need. The program provides bilingual services, such as help with basic needs, job training, and immigration. El Centro has also given students and parents school supplies and held an immigration workshop. The Trenton Global Academy is a school that helps immigrant students do well and make friends.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of schedule does the school have?

Ans. Flexible schedules for the day and night help with different learning needs.

Q2. Is there always support for academic progress?

Ans. Structured instruction helps students in school stay on track with their goals.

Q3. Are the SAT or ACT tests mentioned?

Ans. Guidance is available for standardized college entrance exams.

Q4. What does the school do to get students excited about learning?

Ans. Personalized academic plans encourage students to be responsible and involved.

Q5. What kind of learning space is kept up?

Ans. A calm and helpful environment helps people make steady progress.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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