De Sales High School vs. Trinity High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
De Sales High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Trinity High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Advanced Degrees
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AP Courses
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Overview
DeSales is a self-sufficient Archdiocesan-sponsored Catholic high school for boys, serving families in and around the Louisville area.
DeSales is a learning community made up of its students and their families; its faculty, staff and administration; its alumni; and, community supporters.
The mission of St. Francis DeSales High School is to provide each student a unique learning experience that daily recognizes his God-given dignity; promotes his spiritual, academic and personal growth; guides him to more fully live a Christian values-based life; challenges him to achieve high standards in pursuit of ever higher goals; and instills confidence in his ability to successfully face the future.
The DeSales learning community seeks to nurture the unique talents and abilities of its members by providing a variety of learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.
It sets standards in all areas and holds each member accountable for meeting these standards.
Trinity is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school, forming men of faith and men of character.
Through strong academics, leadership opportunities, service, and a vibrant campus life, students build the confidence and purpose to achieve GREATNESS!.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 1992
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Most
Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1956
1953
Students Body
Total Students
350 students
1200 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
19%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
108
324
Grade 10 Students
90
275
Grade 11 Students
73
316
Grade 12 Students
79
285
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
120 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
95%
Average Class Size
n/a
19
Number of AP Classes
n/a
22
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1275
Average ACT score
23
23
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki pants, tie, dress shirt, polo shirt)
(Khaki pants, tie, dress shirt, polo shirt)
Formal
(Dress pants, dress shirt, dress shoes, tie)
(Dress pants, dress shirt, dress shoes, tie)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,750
$17,200
Tuition Notes
n/a
Financial aid awarded to those that qualify and Multiple payment options available
% on Financial Aid
n/a
43%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$7,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Admissions Director
Justin Lewis
Chris Kircher
Admissions Associate
n/a
Matthew Eldridge
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
23
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
53
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Academic TeamAmbassadors Club
CABOChemistry Club
Chess ClubEnvironmental Club
Key ClubKUNA
Math TeamNational Honor Society
Peer LeadersStudent Government
Technology LeadersYearbook Club
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubEngineering Club
Environmental ClubFrench Academic Team
Future Business Leaders ClubFuture Problem Solving
Gaming ClubGerman Club
German Honor SocietyGovernor's Cup Teams
Governor's School for the ArtsGreen Cross Service Club
Guitar Clubhttp://www.trinityrocks.com/on-campus/clubs-activities
Japanese ClubJoseph of Arimathea Society
Kentucky Youth AssemblyLiterary Book Club
Math LeagueMu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society
National Beta ClubNational Honor Society
Quick Recall LeagueRed Cross Blood Drive
Spanish ClubSpanish National Honor Society
Speech & Debate TeamSt. Sebastian Society
Student GovernmentStudents High on Life (SHOL)
Ultimate Uno
Arts and Music Programs:
Axiom Literary MagazineComedy Club
Culinary ClubDrumline
ECHO Online Student NewspaperPhotography Club
Trinity Handbell ChoirTrinity Jazz Band
Trinity Men's ChoirTrinity Theatre
Yearbook Journalism
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural BasketballIntramural Bowling
Intramural Flag FootballIntramural Indoor Soccer
Intramural Ultimate FrisbeeIntramural Volleyball
Kung Fu ClubPep Club
Rock Climbing ClubSki and Snowboard Club
Table Tennis Club

