Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, also known as the New Jersey School for the Deaf and Blind, initially the New Jersey State Institution for the Deaf, is a K-12 statewide school in West Trenton, Ewing Township, New Jersey. Its age range is pre-Kindergarten to age 21.
Marie H Katzenbach Middle/high School serves 33 students in grades 6-12.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marie H Katzenbach Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Marie H Katzenbach Middle/high School's student population of 33 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marie H Katzenbach Middle/high School is 0.67, 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.
Asian
6%
11%
Hispanic
46%
35%
Black
21%
14%
White
27%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Marie H Katzenbach Middle/high School?
33 students attend Marie H Katzenbach Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Marie H Katzenbach Middle/high School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What grades does Marie H Katzenbach Middle/high School offer ?
Marie H Katzenbach Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marie H Katzenbach Middle/high School part of?
Marie H Katzenbach Middle/high School is part of Marie H. Katzenbach School For The Deaf School District.
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