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Trinity High School

  • LocationChicago, IL
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 316 students

All-female

Official website

Trinity High School is a Catholic all-girls high school in River Forest, Illinois, in the Sinsinawa Dominican tradition. Its Campus Ministry lists school liturgies several times a year, including the Opening School Liturgy, Family Mass, Jr. Ring Mass and Baccalaureate Mass, and a Liturgy Planning Committee for students. Students take a class retreat each year and may attend an optional Kairos retreat as juniors or seniors.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Trinity High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Saint Luke Roman Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Saint Giles Roman Catholic Church: 1.2 mi3Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Church: 1.5 mi4Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Parish: 1.8 mi5Saint Williams Church: 1.8 mi6Campus Ministry, Trinity High School: 0.1 miTrinity High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 7565 North Avenue, River Forest
  2. Saint Luke Roman Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 7600 Lake Street, River Forest
  3. Saint Giles Roman Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  4. Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 188 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park
  5. Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Parish — 1.8 mi
  6. Saint Williams Church — 1.8 mi · 2550-2558 North Sayre Avenue, Chicago

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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Several school liturgies a year are listed as community occasions (Opening School Liturgy, Family Mass, Jr. Ring Mass, Baccalaureate Mass).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4471992&type=d&pREC_ID=2748545 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We come together to pray as a community on a variety of occasions including:”
      The school's campus ministry gathers the community for prayer on several occasions a year.
      “Family Mass Advent & Lenten Prayer Opportunities for the Community”
      A Family Mass is among the school's listed liturgies.
      “Jr. Ring Mass May Crowning Baccalaureate Mass”
      Jr. Ring Mass and Baccalaureate Mass are among the school's listed liturgies.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4471992&type=d&pREC_ID=2748545 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Family Mass Advent & Lenten Prayer Opportunities for the Community”
      A Family Mass is among the school's listed liturgies.
      “Jr. Ring Mass May Crowning Baccalaureate Mass”
      Jr. Ring Mass and Baccalaureate Mass are among the school's listed liturgies.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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: 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

73 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Students attend at least one retreat each year, and class retreats are scheduled for each year of high school.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4471992&type=d&pREC_ID=2748545 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students attend at least one retreat each year during their time at Trinity.”
      Students attend at least one retreat each year.
    2. Trinity High School Student and Family Handbook 2026-2027media.edlio.net/9d4ad2b0/7cf172bb/f08dcadc/737c57f5086e4e93b8de8a6782f06d49?_=2025%20-%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Class retreats are designed using a developmental approach, so that each year”
      Class retreats are designed for each year of high school.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional campus ministry staff member is listed (the Director of Campus Ministry).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Trinity High School Student and Family Handbook 2026-2027media.edlio.net/9d4ad2b0/7cf172bb/f08dcadc/737c57f5086e4e93b8de8a6782f06d49?_=2025%20-%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ms. Abigail Spitler aspitler@trinityhs.org”
      Ms. Abigail Spitler leads Campus Ministry, Liturgies and Retreats.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Liturgy Planning Team is the faith-based student group listed. Blazers Seeking Justice is a justice club and is recorded under HV4.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4471992&type=d&pREC_ID=2748545 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Liturgies at Trinity are planned by a student group called the Liturgy Planning Committee. This group is open to all students, faculty and staff and meets every Wednesday during 3b in Campus Ministry.”
      A student Liturgy Planning Committee plans school liturgies and meets weekly in Campus Ministry.
    2. Clubs and Activities | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4471992&type=d&pREC_ID=2748541 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Liturgy Planning Team”
      The school lists a Liturgy Planning Team student group.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Mandatory service class events are required in all four grades.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Trinity High School Student and Family Handbook 2026-2027media.edlio.net/9d4ad2b0/7cf172bb/f08dcadc/737c57f5086e4e93b8de8a6782f06d49?_=2025%20-%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students in all four grade levels participate in mandatory service class events”
      Mandatory service class events are required in all four grade levels.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Peace and Justice Week, the Blazers Seeking Justice club, and service opportunities throughout the Chicagoland area.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4471992&type=d&pREC_ID=2748545 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peace & Justice Week”
      The school's liturgical and service calendar includes Peace and Justice Week.
      “Opportunities to engage in service throughout the Chicagoland area”
      Campus Ministry offers service opportunities across the Chicago area.
    2. Clubs and Activities | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4471992&type=d&pREC_ID=2748541 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Blazers Seeking Justice”
      The school lists a Blazers Seeking Justice club.

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

Strengths

  • Class retreats are required and held each year, and an optional Kairos retreat is offered to juniors and seniors.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4471992&type=d&pREC_ID=2748545 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students attend at least one retreat each year during their time at Trinity.”
      Students attend at least one retreat each year.
      “Campus Ministry offers an optional three-day overnight Kairos retreats each year.”
      An optional three-day Kairos retreat is offered each year to juniors and seniors.
    2. Trinity High School Student and Family Handbook 2026-2027media.edlio.net/9d4ad2b0/7cf172bb/f08dcadc/737c57f5086e4e93b8de8a6782f06d49?_=2025%20-%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to participate in their assigned class retreats.”
      Class retreats are required for all students.
  • Several school liturgies are listed, and a student Liturgy Planning Committee plans them.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4471992&type=d&pREC_ID=2748545 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Family Mass Advent & Lenten Prayer Opportunities for the Community”
      A Family Mass is among the school's listed liturgies.
      “Liturgies at Trinity are planned by a student group called the Liturgy Planning Committee. This group is open to all students, faculty and staff and meets every Wednesday during 3b in Campus Ministry.”
      A student Liturgy Planning Committee plans school liturgies and meets weekly in Campus Ministry.
  • Campus Ministry lists Peace and Justice Week, a justice club and service opportunities.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4471992&type=d&pREC_ID=2748545 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peace & Justice Week”
      The school's liturgical and service calendar includes Peace and Justice Week.
      “Opportunities to engage in service throughout the Chicagoland area”
      Campus Ministry offers service opportunities across the Chicago area.
    2. Clubs and Activities | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4471992&type=d&pREC_ID=2748541 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Blazers Seeking Justice”
      The school lists a Blazers Seeking Justice club.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Trinity High School

  • Address: 7574 Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Campus Ministry office (room 208)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Kairos retreat (optional, juniors and seniors)Off campus
    Winter, for juniors and seniors
    An optional three-day overnight retreat at a retreat campus in Woodstock, Illinois.
    trinityhs.org, trinityhs.org
  • Class retreats
    Each school year
    A day of reflection and community for each class, peer-led; required for all students.
    trinityhs.org, media.edlio.net, media.edlio.net

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Liturgy Planning CommitteeOn campus
    Wednesdays during 3b
    A student group open to all students, faculty and staff that plans school liturgies.
    trinityhs.org
  • School liturgies (Family Mass, Jr. Ring Mass, Baccalaureate Mass)
    Liturgies listed by Campus Ministry on several occasions during the year, including the Opening School Liturgy and the Baccalaureate Mass.
    trinityhs.org, trinityhs.org, trinityhs.org

Faith formation 1

  • Eucharistic minister training
    Campus Ministry trains students as Eucharistic ministers for service to the school and their parish communities.
    trinityhs.org

Service 3

  • Blazers Seeking Justice
    A justice club listed by the school.
    trinityhs.org
  • Peace & Justice Week
    A week on the Campus Ministry calendar focused on peace and justice.
    trinityhs.org
  • Service opportunities in the Chicago area
    Campus Ministry helps students pair their interests with local organizations.
    trinityhs.org

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 (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4471992&type=d&pREC_ID=2748545 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We come together to pray as a community on a variety of occasions including:”
    The school's campus ministry gathers the community for prayer on several occasions a year.
    “Stop by Campus Ministry (room 208)”
    Campus Ministry is located in room 208 of the school.
  2. Trinity High School Student and Family Handbook 2026-2027media.edlio.net/9d4ad2b0/7cf172bb/f08dcadc/737c57f5086e4e93b8de8a6782f06d49?_=2025%20-%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Ms. Abigail Spitler aspitler@trinityhs.org”
    Ms. Abigail Spitler leads Campus Ministry, Liturgies and Retreats.
  3. Contact Us & Directory | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4471846&type=d&pREC_ID=2748429 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “7574 Division Street River Forest, Illinois 60305”
    The school's address is 7574 Division Street, River Forest, Illinois 60305.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
95 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.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.6 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Chicago, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)316
Students in grades 9–12316
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio10.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingSuburb

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

Archdiocese of Chicago

His Eminence Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

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

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