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 x4500 or visit our website: www.trinityschoolnc.org.
Durham Academy is an independent, coeducational day school with 1,236 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
583 students
1233 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
-
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
10
36
Kindergarten Students
48
72
Grade 1 Students
34
72
Grade 2 Students
36
73
Grade 3 Students
40
73
Grade 4 Students
36
72
Grade 5 Students
39
80
Grade 6 Students
39
101
Grade 7 Students
44
100
Grade 8 Students
54
101
Grade 9 Students
52
118
Grade 10 Students
58
117
Grade 11 Students
48
116
Grade 12 Students
45
102
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
164 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
44%
76%
Average Class Size
18
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:8
Average SAT score
1380
1415
Average ACT score
31
32
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 5 / Jan. 12 / rolling
Dec. 9
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates are graduated, please visit our website for rates at https://www.trinityschoolnc.org/admission/affording-trinity
$17,370 - $30,655
% on Financial Aid
30%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,900
$18,416
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
Anime Club, Art Club, Band, Girls on the Run, Girls Who Code, Honor Council, Jazz Ensemble, Latin Club, Middle School Drama, Model UN, Private lessons, Recorder Club, Robotics, Strings Ensemble, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Student Life Committee, Upper School Drama, Vocal Ensemble, Worship Planning Committee
Amigos de Hope Valley School, Amnesty International, Art Club, Badminton Club, Cavalier Newspaper, Change for Chordoma, Chess Club, Croquet Club, Cycledelics, Dance Team, Debate, Durham Student Connections Tutoring Club, Exurbia, Francophone Film Club, Friday Night Film Club, Go Green Club, Habitat for Humanity, Helping Hands Tutoring, Indian Dance Club, International Club, Lunchtime Music Groups, Make a Difference (MAD) Club, Miracle Club, Model United Nations, MS 150 Club, Nicarauga Club, Outdoor Club, Ping Pong Club, Pride, Red Cross Club, Ronald McDonald House Club, Salsa Club, Science Olympiad, Soup Kitchen Club, Student Ambassadors, Wiser Club, Writing Club, Young Life Club