Trinity High School

Trinity High School is not your average high school comparable to ordinary government-funded schools. With the money Trinity does have from tuition (which, yes, is higher than most private schools), fundraisers, and donations, it cannot afford the technology to compete with area public schools - in that field. But what it does hold over other schools, public and private, is the quality of education it offers to its students. As a student, I feel that I am challenged to achieve to the best of my ability, not only in the classroom, but also on the field. The teachers are supportive, helpful, and tough (hey, it builds character). Sure, there are those few teachers who really don't teach or are just awful teachers, but you have that in every school. Expect it. If anything, I will be the first to admit that I don't come from a rich family; both of my parents work (Dad is a truck driver for ABF and Mom works in a cafeteria on the lunch line) and we live in a modest two-story house in the countryside of Boiling Springs. It's a struggle, but Trinity is worth it. Go Rocks!
--Submitted by a student

Great college prep school. I have been impressed by the caring faculty and well-balanced students - encorporating religion, education, sports, and community service into the curriculum. The facility is in need of updating, but the school still graduates top-notch students. Smaller size is a plus - compared to the huge public schools nearby.
--Submitted by a parent

Outstanding, devoted faculty who are teaching for the right reasons. The program includes terrific spiritual formation. Traditional college-prep environment that is motivated. Trinity's students achieve. It was the right choice for my son.
--Submitted by a parent

Have to agree with 10/08/06 post: school offers very little in technology, library is small w/limited usage time (see CVs'), classroom resources (wouldn't have known the one Science room was for science!) Teachers allow talking in classes, focus on detentions, have to use old textbooks, read off of PowerPoints (vs. teaching), clubs are really limited, football & basketball are 'it' at THS. It's one of the few small schools in the area though and graduates do go onto some good schools. Some teachers are good, most have been so so - need to bring in some new (not necessarily young) talent with some decent pay - feels like if public schools wouldn't hire, THS will. According to 1 parent, not much has changed in 20 years. The school really stepped up when our child was getting bullied & put an end to it. Hopefully, new principal will bring positive changes!
--Submitted by a parent

I like that it's a small school with only about 700 students.
--Submitted by a parent

Some have said that Trinity is an old-fashioned school. Yes, it is. It is a Catholic school, teaching old fashioned values with emphasis on traditional academics. Children attending this school find the classes to be challenging and graduates find that they are more prepared for the college environment than many of their counterparts. It is a tight knit community and the parents are (or should be) very involved. It is a school run by the Catholic community for the community. No matter where you go, it is up to you and your parents to make the most of your educational opportunities. Opportunities abound at Trinity High School. I am proud to coach at Trinity and honored to be a small part of the Trinity tradition.

I withdrew my children. Very few dedicated teachers, although there are some that truly care about teaching. Also, when my children enrolled in another school, they were lacking some required classes.
--Submitted by a parent

Most of the teachers are really not all that great and honestly don't get paid enough to care. Tuition is high and almost unreasonable, considering the lack of up-to-date technology and teaching techniques. Extracurricular activities? In a word: sports. Everything else is placed on the back burner with little or no money provided. I must say that parents are very involved, but the activities scheduling make it very difficult for working parents to attend.
--Submitted by a student

Good high school with a strong curriculum of college prep classes. Nice school community with dedicated teachers who often go out of their way for students.
--Submitted by a former student

Trinity High School is by the far the worst school to send your child to. Academics are great and help with college. But the teachers don't always teach and expected us to teach ourselves on college level subjects. And for handling discipline, don't expect the school to do much in that area. The principal was more concerned with getting the principal job than helping a student out who had trouble concentrating because of harassment issues. I was disappointed in my senior year and feel that the school has gone down hill since Sr. Francine left. I would look into the Harrisburg Academy or other local high schools before considering Trinity High School.
--Submitted by a former student