Durham Academy vs. Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Durham Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
Durham Academy is an independent, coeducational day school with 1,252 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
The school was founded in 1933 as the Calvert Method School.
Durham Academy's mission is to provide each student with an education that will enable him or her to live a moral, happy and productive life. The development of intellect is central to such a life and, thus, intellectual endeavor and growth are the primary work of the school.The acquisition of knowledge; the development of skills, critical judgment and intellectual curiosity; and increased understanding are the goals of the school's academic program. Durham Academy believes that enhancing the spirit of community among faculty, students and parents is essential to the achievement of its goals.
The faculty approaches each student as an individual, and the school encourages close personal relationships fostered in an atmosphere of trust, respect for individual differences and appreciation for the racial, cultural and religious diversity in our society.
In addition, Durham Academy offers extensive opportunities in athletics, fine arts and community service.
Durham Academy is committed to helping each student achieve personal growth in an atmosphere that is both supportive and challenging.
Trinity is an independent, Christian school offering a rich curriculum that encourages deep understanding and helps students become critical thinkers.
Along with an excellent academic education grounded in Christian faith and conviction, Trinity offers highly engaging athletic, fine arts, robotics, and humanities programs for students in Transitional Kindergarten through grade twelve.
To learn more, please call the Admission Office at 919-402-8262 x2511 or visit our website: www.trinityschoolnc.org.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1933
1995
Students Body
Total Students
1253 students
622 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
15
Kindergarten Students
72
30
Grade 1 Students
72
37
Grade 2 Students
73
51
Grade 3 Students
74
36
Grade 4 Students
73
50
Grade 5 Students
94
38
Grade 6 Students
97
50
Grade 7 Students
103
52
Grade 8 Students
102
49
Grade 9 Students
116
52
Grade 10 Students
115
54
Grade 11 Students
111
52
Grade 12 Students
115
56
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
164 teachers
110 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
72%
44%
Average Class Size
15
18
Number of AP Classes
25
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
6:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1380
Average ACT score
n/a
31
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 9
Jan. 9 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$35,700
$22,240
Tuition Notes
$19,350 - $34,050
https://www.trinityschoolnc.org/affording-trinity
% on Financial Aid
18%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,516
$9,900
Acceptance Rate
18%
62%
Admissions Director
Kemi T. Nonez
Lori Winters
Admissions Associate
Caroline Farrell
Lisa Chetelat
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
38
20
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Amigos de Hope Valley SchoolAmnesty International
Art ClubBadminton Club
Cavalier NewspaperChange for Chordoma
Chess ClubCroquet Club
CycledelicsDance Team
DebateDurham Student Connections Tutoring Club
ExurbiaFrancophone Film Club
Friday Night Film ClubGo Green Club
Habitat for HumanityHelping Hands Tutoring
Indian Dance ClubInternational Club
Lunchtime Music GroupsMake a Difference (MAD) Club
Miracle ClubModel United Nations
MS 150 ClubNicarauga Club
Outdoor ClubPing Pong Club
PrideRed Cross Club
Ronald McDonald House ClubSalsa Club
Science OlympiadSoup Kitchen Club
Student AmbassadorsWiser Club
Writing ClubYoung Life Club
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Anime ClubGirls on the Run
Girls Who CodeHonor Council
Latin ClubModel UN
Recorder ClubRobotics
Student AmbassadorsStudent Council
Student Life CommitteeWorship Planning Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBand
Jazz EnsembleMiddle School Drama
Private lessonsStrings Ensemble
Upper School DramaVocal Ensemble

