Trinity Presbyterian School vs. Saint James School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Trinity Presbyterian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
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Saint James School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
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School History
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.
Saint James is an independent, nonsectarian, college preparatory school with a student body broadly representative of college-bound students.
We are committed to challenging and assisting students in realizing their individual potential and preparing them for lives of responsibility, service, and achievement.
Saint James School promotes the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and cultural development of our students.
Our educational program provides students with opportunities to develop maturity, self-confidence, skills, and knowledge preparing them to attain their highest level of individual potential.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1970
1955
Students Body
Total Students
650 students
834 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
35
Pre-K Students
42
77
Kindergarten Students
35
55
Grade 1 Students
26
49
Grade 2 Students
31
56
Grade 3 Students
36
51
Grade 4 Students
30
56
Grade 5 Students
41
49
Grade 6 Students
45
48
Grade 7 Students
38
42
Grade 8 Students
68
46
Grade 9 Students
69
66
Grade 10 Students
55
83
Grade 11 Students
71
52
Grade 12 Students
63
69
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
110 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
65%
Average Class Size
20
18
Number of AP Classes
13
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(School Uniforms)
(School Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
see www.trinitywildcats.com/admissions/tuition
Staggered rates depending upon grade level. See website for more information.
Admissions Director
Jenny McClinton
Elizabeth Hawke
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mrs. Laura Hassell
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
17
1
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
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