Melbourne Central Catholic High School vs. Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Melbourne Central Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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SAT Score
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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ACT Score
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
Mission: Rooted in the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi, Melbourne Central Catholic High School is a transformative, college preparatory high school that develops young men and women in an inclusive community to become servant leaders of our global society.
Vision: As a premier secondary school, Melbourne Central Catholic forms Christian leaders in a culture of humility, integrity, generosity, and inclusivity reflected in our Franciscan tradition. We nurture comprehensive excellence in a vibrant community so that our graduates can live as productive, responsible, faithful and moral citizens.
Core Values: Humility: Humbling ourselves so that we may seek and promote the good in all of creation. Generosity: Serving without question, giving without expectation, loving without exception. Inclusivity: Embracing diversity and respecting our differences. Integrity: Choosing words and actions that reflect our inner goodness.
At Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, students benefit from the continuity of an academically challenging college preparatory curriculum that spans preschool through 12th grade.
This year, we will offer face-to-face instruction as well as a remote learning option. Learn more about our back to school plans: https://www.htacademy.org/back-to-school-portal
Founded and sustained in the Episcopal tradition, the school's environment reflects the peace and joy of Christian values with an emphasis on educating the whole child mind, body and spirit enabling students to "Start Here. Go Anywhere."
Grades Offered
9-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Varied
n/a
Year Founded
1961
1957
Students Body
Total Students
463 students
965 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
13
Pre-K Students
-
24
Kindergarten Students
-
36
Grade 1 Students
-
36
Grade 2 Students
-
36
Grade 3 Students
-
53
Grade 4 Students
-
53
Grade 5 Students
-
54
Grade 6 Students
-
54
Grade 7 Students
-
95
Grade 8 Students
-
95
Grade 9 Students
125
97
Grade 10 Students
110
98
Grade 11 Students
136
113
Grade 12 Students
92
108
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
81 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
66%
Average Class Size
22
18
Number of AP Classes
19
33
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average SAT score
1329
1280
Average ACT score
26
29
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School Uniform)
(School Uniform)
Casual
(Uniform required for all grades)
(Uniform required for all grades)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$15,870
$24,630
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition varies by grade from $17,500 - $23,570.
% on Financial Aid
48%
18%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,900
$6,075
Acceptance Rate
90%
n/a
Admissions Director
Krystle Sandy
Sharon Edgerton
Admissions Associate
n/a
Beth Jacobs
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
29
67
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
AI ClubAV Club
Chess ClubCyber Patriots
Debate ClubDrumline
Film ClubGenealogy
Green and Gold SocietyHOSA Future Health Professionals
Key Club InternationalMini Dance Marathon
Mock TrialMu Alpha Theta
National Art Honor SocietyNational Athletic Honor Society
National Honor SocietyQuill and Scroll Honor Society
Rho KappaScience National Honor Society
Spanish National Honor SocietyStudent Government
Students for LifeSword Club
Thespian Honor SocietyTri M Music Honor Society
Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusDrama Club
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
A/V ClubAcademic Team
Book ClubBoys' State
Buddies United ClubCertamen Team
Chapel CouncilChemistry Club
Chess ClubCoding Club
Engineering and Applied Science ClubEntrepreneurship Club
Faith 101Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Financial Literacy ClubFrench Club
French Honor SocietyFuture Problem Solvers
Game Development ClubGirl Up Club
Girls' StateGraphic Design Club
History ClubHonor Council
HOSA CompetitionHT Hero Activism Club
HT Influencers ClubHugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Organization
Improvement TeamInteract Club
Interact Club (Rotary International)International Thespian Society
Junior Classical LeagueLatin Forum
Math Counts TeamMCAT Club
Mental Health Awareness ClubMock Trial Team
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor SocietyMusic Appreciation Club
National English Honor SocietyNational Honor Society
National Junior Honor SocietyNational Latin Honor Society
Photography ClubPing Pong Club
Quill & Scroll Honor SocietyRho Kappa Social Science Honor Society
Robotics FRC Techno TigersRotary Youth Leadership
Science Research ClubSpanish National Honor Society
Speech and Debate ClubStock Market Club
Student Government CouncilTiger Leadership
Wildlife Environmental Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Channel 77 News (student news broadcast)Creative Writing Club
Film ClubNational Art Honor Society
National Junior High Art Honor SocietyPep Band
The Growl (student magazine)Tigrium (yearbook)
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Archery Club