Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill vs. Durham Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Durham Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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School History
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1995
1933
Students Body
Total Students
622 students
1253 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
49%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
36
Kindergarten Students
30
72
Grade 1 Students
37
72
Grade 2 Students
51
73
Grade 3 Students
36
74
Grade 4 Students
50
73
Grade 5 Students
38
94
Grade 6 Students
50
97
Grade 7 Students
52
103
Grade 8 Students
49
102
Grade 9 Students
52
116
Grade 10 Students
54
115
Grade 11 Students
52
111
Grade 12 Students
56
115
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
164 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
44%
72%
Average Class Size
18
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
25
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
Average SAT score
1380
n/a
Average ACT score
31
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 9 / rolling
Dec. 9
Tuition Cost
$22,240
$35,700
Tuition Notes
https://www.trinityschoolnc.org/affording-trinity
$19,350 - $34,050
% on Financial Aid
35%
18%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,900
$18,516
Acceptance Rate
62%
18%
Admissions Director
Lori Winters
Kemi T. Nonez
Admissions Associate
Lisa Chetelat
Caroline Farrell
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
20
38
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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
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