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Trinity High School

  • LocationGarfield Heights, OH
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades 9–12 · 377 students
  • SponsorSisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis
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Trinity High School is a coeducational Catholic high school in Garfield Heights, Ohio, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis. Its ministry program holds school Masses several times a year, offers penance services during Lent, and runs a class retreat for every student each year at Camp Christopher. Students complete three service experiences a year, and the course guide states that the school follows the USCCB curriculum framework for its four required years of theology.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Trinity High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Therese: 0.8 mi1Saint Monicas Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Saints Peter and Paul: 1.4 mi3Holy Spirit Catholic Church: 1.6 mi4Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church: 1.9 mi5Holy Name Catholic Church: 2.8 mi6Trinity High School Ministry Program: 0.1 miTrinity High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Therese — 0.8 mi · 5276 East 105th Street, Garfield Heights
  2. Saint Monicas Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  3. Saints Peter and Paul — 1.4 mi · 4750 Turney Road, Garfield Heights
  4. Holy Spirit Catholic Church — 1.6 mi
  5. Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church — 1.9 mi
  6. Holy Name Catholic Church — 2.8 mi

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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

46 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • 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 (Whole-school Masses appear on the 2026-27 ministry calendar about six times a year (Opening, All Saints-All Souls, Thanksgiving, Advent/Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Baccalaureate).)
    Sources (3)
    1. Liturgies | Trinity High Schoolths.org/liturgies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Parents and family members are encouraged to join us for our all-school Masses.”
      Trinity holds all-school Masses that families are invited to attend.
    2. Ministry Calendar 2026-27 | Trinity High Schoolths.org/ministry_calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ash Wednesday Mass”
      The 2026-27 ministry calendar lists whole-school Masses on specific dates, including Ash Wednesday, All Saints-All Souls and Thanksgiving.
    3. About THS | Trinity High Schoolths.org/about_ths · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Teachers actively share in the faith, prayer and worship with students, including the regular celebration of school Masses.”
      The school says it regularly celebrates school Masses.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (The handbook says penance services are planned during Lent; students may also receive the Sacrament privately with a priest.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Trinity High School Student Handbookths.org/documents/bfef5c76-9980-4f25-8862-e79cab5b998d/2026-27-Student-Handbook-FINAL-AI-Policy.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260805135511 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The school plans penance services during Lent. Students are then free to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation privately with a priest.”
      Penance services are planned during Lent, and students may receive the Sacrament privately from a priest.
  • 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 and penance services are scheduled.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgies | Trinity High Schoolths.org/liturgies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Parents and family members are encouraged to join us for our all-school Masses.”
      Trinity holds all-school Masses that families are invited to attend.
    2. 2026-27 Trinity High School Student Handbookths.org/documents/bfef5c76-9980-4f25-8862-e79cab5b998d/2026-27-Student-Handbook-FINAL-AI-Policy.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260805135511 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The school plans penance services during Lent. Students are then free to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation privately with a priest.”
      Penance services are planned during Lent, and students may receive the Sacrament privately from a priest.
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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four years of theology (Theology 9, 10, 11 and 12) are required for graduation, 4.0 credits in all, one course per grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Course Selection Guide 2026-27 | Trinity High Schoolths.org/documents/f8a92493-3d70-4b39-8efb-daddbf426410/Course_Selection_Guide_2026-27-Digital_pdf.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260630204445 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In order to graduate from Trinity High School, all students are required to complete 4.0 credits in Theology.”
      Theology is a 4.0-credit graduation requirement.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Trinity High Schoolths.org/graduation_requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 9, 10, 11, and 12”
      Theology is required in grades 9 through 12.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The 2026-27 Course Selection Guide states that Trinity High School has implemented the USCCB framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Selection Guide 2026-27 | Trinity High Schoolths.org/documents/f8a92493-3d70-4b39-8efb-daddbf426410/Course_Selection_Guide_2026-27-Digital_pdf.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260630204445 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Trinity High School has implemented this framework.”
      The school states that it has implemented the USCCB framework of six core theology courses.
  • 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.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Participation in a class retreat is required of every student each year: Freshman (March), Sophomore (September), Junior (November) and Senior (April).)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Trinity High School Student Handbookths.org/documents/bfef5c76-9980-4f25-8862-e79cab5b998d/2026-27-Student-Handbook-FINAL-AI-Policy.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260805135511 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Participation in a Trinity class retreat experience is required of every student each year.”
      Every student must take part in a class retreat each year.
    2. Retreats | Trinity High Schoolths.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior Retreat - April”
      Retreats are held for freshmen (March), sophomores (September), juniors (November) and seniors (April).
      “All Trinity retreats are held at Camp Christopher.”
      Trinity retreats are held at Camp Christopher in Bath, Ohio.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministers are listed in the staff directory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff Directory | Trinity High Schoolths.org/faculty_and_staff_directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mr. Ryan Bagley Theology/Campus Minister”
      Mr. Ryan Bagley is listed as Theology and Campus Minister.
      “Mrs. Anita Hooley-Yoder Campus Minister/Theology Department Chair”
      Mrs. Anita Hooley-Yoder is listed as Campus Minister and Theology Department Chair.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The handbook says liturgy and prayer services are regularly celebrated in small class groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Trinity High School Student Handbookths.org/documents/bfef5c76-9980-4f25-8862-e79cab5b998d/2026-27-Student-Handbook-FINAL-AI-Policy.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260805135511 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the liturgy and prayer services are regularly celebrated in small class groups and, on special feasts, with the entire school community.”
      Liturgy and prayer services are regularly celebrated in class groups and, on special feasts, with the whole school.
    2. About THS | Trinity High Schoolths.org/about_ths · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Trinity is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis.”
      Trinity is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Students must complete three service experiences a year (12 by graduation). Hours are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Trinity High Schoolths.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Instead of tracking service hours (which promotes a mindset of just checking a box), students are expected to engage in 3 Service Experiences”
      Students complete three service experiences each year, 12 by graduation, rather than tracking hours.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology 12 is a required course, and its first part is Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Selection Guide 2026-27 | Trinity High Schoolths.org/documents/f8a92493-3d70-4b39-8efb-daddbf426410/Course_Selection_Guide_2026-27-Digital_pdf.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260630204445 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Church’s Social Teaching is introduced in this course.”
      Theology 12 introduces Catholic Social Teaching.
  • 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 (The About page says students serve through service projects and immersion trips, and the ministry program lists Alternative Spring Break and the Holy Spirit Hunger Center.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About THS | Trinity High Schoolths.org/about_ths · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our students serve those less fortunate both locally and nationally through service projects and immersion trips”
      Students serve locally and nationally through service projects and immersion trips.
    2. Ministry | Trinity High Schoolths.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Alternative Spring Break”
      Alternative Spring Break is one of the ministry program's offerings.

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

Strengths

  • Every student takes part in a class retreat each year, held at Camp Christopher.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Trinity High School Student Handbookths.org/documents/bfef5c76-9980-4f25-8862-e79cab5b998d/2026-27-Student-Handbook-FINAL-AI-Policy.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260805135511 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Participation in a Trinity class retreat experience is required of every student each year.”
      Every student must take part in a class retreat each year.
    2. Retreats | Trinity High Schoolths.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Trinity retreats are held at Camp Christopher.”
      Trinity retreats are held at Camp Christopher in Bath, Ohio.
  • Theology is required for four years, and the course guide states that the school follows the USCCB framework.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Selection Guide 2026-27 | Trinity High Schoolths.org/documents/f8a92493-3d70-4b39-8efb-daddbf426410/Course_Selection_Guide_2026-27-Digital_pdf.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260630204445 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In order to graduate from Trinity High School, all students are required to complete 4.0 credits in Theology.”
      Theology is a 4.0-credit graduation requirement.
      “Trinity High School has implemented this framework.”
      The school states that it has implemented the USCCB framework of six core theology courses.
  • Students serve locally and nationally through service projects and immersion trips.
    Sources (1)
    1. About THS | Trinity High Schoolths.org/about_ths · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our students serve those less fortunate both locally and nationally through service projects and immersion trips”
      Students serve locally and nationally through service projects and immersion trips.

Concerns

  • The calendar lists whole-school Masses on specific dates.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry Calendar 2026-27 | Trinity High Schoolths.org/ministry_calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ash Wednesday Mass”
      The 2026-27 ministry calendar lists whole-school Masses on specific dates, including Ash Wednesday, All Saints-All Souls and Thanksgiving.
  • Confession is offered through penance services planned in Lent.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Trinity High School Student Handbookths.org/documents/bfef5c76-9980-4f25-8862-e79cab5b998d/2026-27-Student-Handbook-FINAL-AI-Policy.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260805135511 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The school plans penance services during Lent. Students are then free to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation privately with a priest.”
      Penance services are planned during Lent, and students may receive the Sacrament privately from a priest.

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Campus ministry home

Trinity High School Ministry Program

  • Address: 12425 Granger Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 4 location not published

Retreats 1

  • Class retreatsOff campus
    Sophomore (September), Junior (November), Freshman (March), Senior (April)
    Retreats for each class, held at Camp Christopher in Bath, Ohio.
    ths.org, ths.org, ths.org

Faith formation 1

  • Lenten penance services
    During Lent
    Penance services planned by the school during Lent.
    ths.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-school Masses
    2026-27 calendar: Opening Mass (Sept 1), All Saints-All Souls (Oct 30), Thanksgiving (Nov 24), Advent/Christmas (Dec 17), Ash Wednesday (Feb 10), Baccalaureate (May 25)
    School Masses that families are invited to attend.
    ths.org, ths.org

Service 2

  • Service Program
    Three service experiences a year for every grade, with a reflection conversation before logging each one.
    ths.org
  • Alternative Spring Break
    Listed among the ministry program's offerings.
    ths.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 (2)
  1. Ministry | Trinity High Schoolths.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Trinity High School is first and foremost a Roman Catholic faith community.”
    Trinity describes itself as a Roman Catholic faith community with a ministry program.
    “Trinity High School is first and foremost a Roman Catholic faith community.”
    Trinity describes itself as a Roman Catholic faith community with a ministry program.
  2. Trinity High Schoolths.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “12425 Granger Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125”
    Trinity High School is at 12425 Granger Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
66 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.85%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.8 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

TypeParish school
DioceseCatholic Diocese of Cleveland, OH
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)377
Students in grades 9–12377
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges85%
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

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Trinity High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Trinity High School is a Catholic high school in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Its sponsor is Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis.
What is Trinity High School’s Compass Score?
78 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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