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Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy

1085 Old Trenton Road, Trenton, NJ, 08690

Top 25% School in New Jersey

Ranked 72 of 256 in New Jersey

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About Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy

Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is a public high school in Trenton, New Jersey that teaches students how to work in health care. It is one of three high schools in the district and teaches students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the Area Vocational Technical Schools in Mercer County. The academy has between 300 and 350 students and keeps the student-to-teacher ratio close to 11:1. This helps with focused academic and technical instruction. The school focuses on health sciences education, which means that students take core academic classes and career-focused training that leads to jobs in healthcare. About 88% of the students are from minority groups, and about 29% of them come from families with low incomes. In the 2025–2026 school year, about half of the students are good at math and about 84% are good at reading. This means that the students are doing well in school. Students also take tests like the SAT and ACT to see if they are ready for college as part of their college plans. The Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy is a stable place to live that gets money from the government.

Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy Contact Information

Address

1085 Old Trenton Road, Trenton, NJ, 08690

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Phone

(609) 586-5144

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 84%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 84% in Reading.
9
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
134
Total Students
$89187
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 72 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy

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
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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: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 11.19%
Asian 23.13%
Hispanic 40.3%
Black 17.16%
Two+ Races 4.48%
Native Am. 2.24%
White
11.19%
Asian
23.13%
Hispanic
40.3%
Black
17.16%
Two+ Races
4.48%
Native Am.
2.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 134
83.58%
112 Female
15.67%
21 Male

Student Population

134 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

134 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Completer Ceremony at Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy was held recently to honor high school students who finished Business and JROTC programs. The school also named Mr. James Agee Teacher of the Year, which shows how much they care about providing a high-quality education. MCTEC still holds events and activities that give students useful experiences and connections.

FAQ

Q1. What is the main academic theme of the academy?

Ans. The academy's main focus is on health sciences and medical studies.

Q2. Are SAT or ACT exams supported?

Ans. There is help for school students who want to get ready for college exams.

Q3. How do we use what we learn in the real world?

Ans. Health-focused classes link theory with real-world knowledge.

Q4. Do they stress career skills?

Ans. Programs teach people how to be responsible, work together, and know how to use technology.

Q5. What kind of future readiness is encouraged?

Ans. Getting ready for college and a career in health care are very important.

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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