Trinity Presbyterian School vs. Alabama Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Trinity Presbyterian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Alabama Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Overview
As a college preparatory school, Trinity seeks to challenge its students in a fashion that will prepare them for college and ultimately life.
The mission statement of Trinity Presbyterian School clearly defines our core purpose.
It reads, "To glorify God by providing for students the highest quality Christian education, training them in the biblical and life worldview, thus enabling them to serve God in spirit, mind and body." This statement serves as the foundation for each and every program maintained in the school and provides an anchor for all future programs.
The mission of Alabama Christian Academy is to glorify God by providing a quality, Christ-centered education which challenges students and teachers to maximize their potential so that graduates are prepared to further their education while becoming productive Christian citizens.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Auditory and Visual processing
Year Founded
1970
1942
Students Body
Total Students
650 students
781 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
42
43
Kindergarten Students
35
42
Grade 1 Students
26
43
Grade 2 Students
31
37
Grade 3 Students
36
44
Grade 4 Students
30
38
Grade 5 Students
41
46
Grade 6 Students
45
44
Grade 7 Students
38
66
Grade 8 Students
68
85
Grade 9 Students
69
53
Grade 10 Students
55
78
Grade 11 Students
71
87
Grade 12 Students
63
75
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
50 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
45%
Average Class Size
20
20
Number of AP Classes
13
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:16
Average ACT score
n/a
22
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(Uniforms per On-line Handbook)
(Uniforms per On-line Handbook)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$9,494
Tuition Notes
see www.trinitywildcats.com/admissions/tuition
Tuition breaks are given for siblings and for elementary students. See our website for complete info.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Admissions Director
Jenny McClinton
Mrs. Tracy Stiff
Admissions Associate
n/a
Tracy Stiff
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
17
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Dance Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Forensics and Debate, French Club, Junior National Honor Society, Key Club, Latin Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Show Choir, Spanish Club, Spring High School Play, Student Government Association (SGA), Student YMCA, Trinity Ambassadors
Athletic Ambassadors, Bass Fishing Team, Eagle Ambassadors, Fellowship of Christian Students, Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Pep Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Student Government Association, Tri-M