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Trinity Catholic High School: Trinity Catholic School, Ocala
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Trinity Catholic High School

  • LocationOcala, FL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 540 students

Trinity Catholic High School is a Catholic high school for grades 9 through 12 in Ocala, Florida, in the Diocese of Orlando. Its 2026-27 student handbook lists a whole-school Mass on Thursdays, a Tuesday morning Mass in the chapel, and First Friday adoration in the chapel. Students must complete 25 Christian service hours each year, and religion is required for four years.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Tuesday7:20 AMChapel

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Morning Mass Tuesday at 7:20 am in the Chapel”
    A morning Mass is held on Tuesdays at 7:20 a.m. in the chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Trinity Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miBlessed Trinity Catholic Church: 2.7 mi1Trinity Catholic High School Campus Ministry Office and Chapel: 0.2 miTrinity Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
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  1. Blessed Trinity Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 5 Southeast 17th Street, Ocala

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The handbook lists a Whole School Mass on Thursdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Whole School Mass Thursday”
      The school holds a whole-school Mass on Thursdays.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Individual confession is offered on the first Tuesday of each month. The handbook also lists whole-school Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Individual - First Tuesday”
      Individual confession is offered on the first Tuesday.
      “Whole School - Advent and Lent”
      Whole-school Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is offered in the chapel on First Fridays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration First Fridays in the Chapel”
      Adoration is held on First Fridays in the chapel.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are published. The campus ministry director is a lay staff member.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Whole School Mass Thursday”
      The school holds a whole-school Mass on Thursdays.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The handbook lists 4 religion credits, 1 per year. Religion is therefore required in each of the four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 4 credits 1 per year”
      Religion requires 4 credits, one per year.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The handbook says faith is integrated into all aspects of school life, including academics.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith is integrated into all aspects of school life—academics, prayer, worship, service, and community”
      The handbook says faith is integrated into academics and other areas of school life.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each student must attend the mandatory retreat for his grade, with one mandatory retreat per grade level per year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to participate in the mandatory retreat for their corresponding grade.”
      Every student is required to attend the retreat for his grade.
      “One (1) Mandatory per grade level per year”
      One mandatory retreat is held per grade level per year.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus ministry staff member is listed: the Director of Campus Ministry. The handbook refers to a Campus Minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Alex Feliciano View Details Director of Campus Ministry”
      Alex Feliciano is Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The school lists Disciples of the Eucharist and a Peer Ministry program run through campus ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Disciples of the”
      Disciples of the Eucharist is listed among the school-sponsored clubs.
    2. Campus Ministry | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/departments/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Written on our peer ministry shirts is this mission”
      Campus ministry runs a peer ministry program.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Students are expected to behave reverently during daily prayer, and the school lists daily prayer as part of its faith formation.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “during daily prayer, liturgy, and any religious service”
      Students are expected to behave reverently during daily prayer.
    2. About Us | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/home/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “vocations awareness, daily prayer, and daily collections”
      The school's faith development includes daily prayer.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The requirement is 25 hours per year in grades 9 through 12, which totals 100 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students may not fulfill the overall requirement in one year. They are required to do a minimum of 25 hours for each year of attendance.”
      Students must complete 25 service hours for each year of attendance.
      “Christian Service hours are supervised by the Campus Ministry Office and are a TCHS graduation requirement.”
      Christian service hours are a graduation requirement supervised by campus ministry.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The handbook lists a Mass for Life each January. This is a school-run pro-life liturgy, not a club or march.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass for Life Biannually in January”
      A Mass for Life is held every other year in January.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The handbook lists an Annual Student Service Day and Catholic Days at the Capital. Service priorities include the most vulnerable.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Annual Student Service Day”
      An Annual Student Service Day is held.
      “Catholic Days at the Capital Annually in February”
      Catholic Days at the Capital is held annually in February.
      “students should always give priority to serving those who are most vulnerable in society”
      Students are directed to prioritize service to the most vulnerable.
      “discover our role in works of charity and justice”
      Service reflections are meant to help students discover their role in works of charity and justice.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A whole-school Mass is held on Thursdays, and students are expected to attend Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Whole School Mass Thursday”
      The school holds a whole-school Mass on Thursdays.
      “Attending Mass is an integral part of the Christian community life at Trinity Catholic High School.”
      Mass attendance is mandatory for all students.
  • Students must complete 25 service hours each year, which totals 100 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students may not fulfill the overall requirement in one year. They are required to do a minimum of 25 hours for each year of attendance.”
      Students must complete 25 service hours for each year of attendance.
  • Religion is required for four years, with one credit each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 4 credits 1 per year”
      Religion requires 4 credits, one per year.
  • The handbook says faith is integrated into academics as well as worship and service.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith is integrated into all aspects of school life—academics, prayer, worship, service, and community”
      The handbook says faith is integrated into academics and other areas of school life.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Trinity Catholic High School Campus Ministry Office and Chapel

  • Address: 2600 SW 42nd Street, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: trinitycatholichs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, trinitycatholichs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, trinitycatholichs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 10 location not published

Faith formation 3

  • Peer Ministry
    Peer ministry program run through campus ministry, with peer witness talks, small group discussion, prayer, and community-building.
  • Rosary
    October and May
    Rosary listed in the spiritual growth opportunities.
  • Prayer at the Flagpole
    Thursdays at 7:45 a.m.
    Prayer event listed in the spiritual growth opportunities.

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 2

Other 1

  • National Catholic Youth Conference
    Biannually in November
    Conference listed in the handbook.

Retreats 1

Service 2

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Faculty and Staff | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Alex Feliciano View Details Director of Campus Ministry”
    Alex Feliciano is Director of Campus Ministry.
    “Alex Feliciano View Details Director of Campus Ministry”
    Alex Feliciano is Director of Campus Ministry.
  2. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27 | Trinity Catholic High Schooltrinitycatholichs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TC-Student-Parent-Handbook-2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry office exists to provide students with ongoing spiritual formation and unique experiences to serve others and encounter the Lord.”
    The campus ministry office provides spiritual formation and service experiences.
    “2600 SW 42nd Street Ocala, FL 34471”
    The school's address is 2600 SW 42nd Street, Ocala, FL 34471.
    “Morning Mass Tuesday at 7:20 am in the Chapel”
    A morning Mass is held on Tuesdays at 7:20 a.m. in the chapel.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
80 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.8 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Orlando, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)540
Students in grades 9–12540
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Orlando

The Most Reverend John Noonan, Bishop of Orlando

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: orlandodiocese.org, orlandodiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is Trinity Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Trinity Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Orlando.
What is Trinity Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
91 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Trinity Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Trinity Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Trinity Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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