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Catholic high school

Trinity High School

  • LocationLouisville, KY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 1,260 students

All-male

Official website

Trinity High School is a Catholic college-preparatory high school for young men in Louisville (St. Matthews), Kentucky. A priest chaplain celebrates the school's all-school and class Masses, and students take part in a four-year retreat program, from a freshman retreat to the Christian Awakening senior retreat. Its theology and service requirements are not recorded.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Trinity High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church: 0.6 mi1Holy Trinity Parish: 0.7 mi2Holy Spirit Catholic Church: 0.9 mi3Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church: 2.1 mi4Saint Leonard Catholic Church: 2.2 mi5Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church: 2.3 mi6Trinity High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 508 Breckenridge Lane, St Matthews
  2. Holy Trinity Parish — 0.7 mi · 501 Cherrywood Road, Saint Matthews
  3. Holy Spirit Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 3345 Lexington Road, Louisville
  4. Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 1395 Girard Drive, Graymoor/Devondale
  5. Saint Leonard Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 440 Zorn Avenue
  6. Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 7813 Shelbyville Road, Lyndon

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: 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 (Pages from 2025-26 and 2026-27 show several all-school Masses a year (Opening Mass, which all students are expected to attend; the Immaculate Conception. Mass with the Archbishop) and class Masses (sophomore and junior class Masses, Baccalaureate).)
    Sources (6)
    1. Opening Mass for the 2026-27 School Year | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/3087331 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “With the Class of 2027 seated in chairs on the gym floor, the underclassmen, faculty, staff, and guests filled the stands. Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel ’58 and Dcn. Randy Perkins H’23 celebrated the Opening Mass for the 2026-27 school year”
      Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel celebrated the all-school Opening Mass for 2026-27 in August 2026.
    2. Opening Mass for the 2025-26 School Year | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/2360575 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass is Friday, Aug. 22, at 8 a.m. All students are expected to attend.”
      All students are expected to attend the Opening Mass.
    3. Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/2581984 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “There will be an all-school mass on Monday, Dec. 8, for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day in the Catholic Church.”
      An all-school Mass was held December 8, 2025.
    4. Live Feed | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/live-feed?page_no=5 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Thursday, February 26 the Trinity community gathered as one to celebrate Mass with Archbishop Shelton Fabre H’26. He was joined by Trinity Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel ’58, Dcn. Perkins H’23, and other dedicated priests throughout the Archdiocese.”
      The school community celebrated Mass with Archbishop Fabre on February 26, 2026.
      “Monday, March 22nd, the Trinity Class of 2028 gathered as one for their Sophomore Class Mass. Mass was led by Father Zettel '58 and Dcn. Perkins H'23.”
      The sophomore class had a class Mass in March 2026.
    5. Class of 2027 Junior Class Mass | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/2844193 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m. in Trinity’s Steinhauser Gym Mass will include the inauguration of newly elected class officers, recognition of House Captains, and serve as a formal rite of passage into the senior year.”
      The Junior Class Mass was held May 7, 2026.
    6. Class of 2026 Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation Ceremony Livestream | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/2878398 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Baccalaureate Mass Wednesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. in Steinhauser Gymnasium”
      The senior Baccalaureate Mass was held May 13, 2026.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot 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.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Dave (David) Zettel is listed in the staff directory as Chaplain and celebrated the 2026-27 Opening Mass and other school Masses.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Staff | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/staff?page_no=7 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “David Zettel Chaplain 502.736.2166 zettel@trinityrocks.com”
      David Zettel is listed as Chaplain; phone 502.736.2166, email zettel@trinityrocks.com.
    2. Opening Mass for the 2026-27 School Year | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/3087331 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “With the Class of 2027 seated in chairs on the gym floor, the underclassmen, faculty, staff, and guests filled the stands. Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel ’58 and Dcn. Randy Perkins H’23 celebrated the Opening Mass for the 2026-27 school year”
      Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel celebrated the all-school Opening Mass for 2026-27 in August 2026.
    3. Live Feed | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/live-feed?page_no=5 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Thursday, February 26 the Trinity community gathered as one to celebrate Mass with Archbishop Shelton Fabre H’26. He was joined by Trinity Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel ’58, Dcn. Perkins H’23, and other dedicated priests throughout the Archdiocese.”
      The school community celebrated Mass with Archbishop Fabre on February 26, 2026.
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: 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: 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.
  • 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.
    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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Four-year retreat program: Freshman Retreat at Cedar Ridge Camp (September 2026), Sophomore Retreat (April 2026) and Junior Retreat (October-November 2025) at the Earth and Spirit Center, attended by House, and the Christian Awakening (Fourth Day) Senior Retreat. Sophomore and junior dates are from 2025-26, the most recent posted.)
    Sources (6)
    1. Class of 2030 Freshman Retreats | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/3104207 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Trinity Freshman Class of 2030 will soon be attending their Freshman Retreat. The retreat focuses on Connections - how can my actions or inactions affect those around me?”
      The freshman class attends a Freshman Retreat in September 2026.
    2. Class of 2028 Sophomore Retreats | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/2792063 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sophomore Retreats will be held April 22-April 28 at the Earth and Spirit Center. It is a retreat on Brotherhood and Compassion focusing on what it means to lead, follow, and interact with compassion and empathy.”
      Sophomores attended retreats at the Earth and Spirit Center in April 2026.
    3. Class of 2027 Junior Retreats | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/2445179 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Junior Retreats will begin in October. This year’s Junior Retreat is Finding God in Nature. It will be held outdoors at the Earth and Spirit Center”
      Juniors attended a retreat at the Earth and Spirit Center in fall 2025 (2025-26).
    4. Trinity Forever - Trinity Retreat Program | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/1803150 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In 1974, a Christian Awakening Senior Retreat was added, enhancing the formation of men of faith and men of character.”
      The school has a Christian Awakening senior retreat.
      “The spirit of brotherhood developed during the four-year retreat program carries on after graduation.”
      The school runs a four-year retreat program.
    5. Live Feed | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/live-feed?page_no=6 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “It’s an extension of the Fourth Day of Senior Retreat and an opportunity for alumni to slow down from busy schedules, hear gifted speakers and just sit with God in prayer.”
      The school has a senior retreat whose 'Fourth Day' continues in an alumni retreat (February 2026).
    6. Live Feed | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/live-feed?page_no=1 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All about connections and building community, the Freshman Retreat introduces freshmen to Trinity’s four-year retreat program while strengthening their relationships with family, friends, and God.”
      The freshman retreat (September 2026) introduces the school's four-year retreat program.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three people: Campus Minister Mary Emrich, Assistant Campus Minister Chris Luken, and Chaplain Fr. David Zettel. The Vice President for Mission and Deacon Randy Perkins (Director of Students) are not counted.)
    Sources (5)
    1. Staff | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/staff?page_no=2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mary Emrich Campus Ministry 502.736.2134 emrich@trinityrocks.com”
      Mary Emrich is listed in Campus Ministry; phone 502.736.2134, email emrich@trinityrocks.com.
    2. Staff | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/staff?page_no=4 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Christopher Luken Campus Ministry 502.736.8231 luken@trinityrocks.com”
      Christopher Luken is listed in Campus Ministry; phone 502.736.8231, email luken@trinityrocks.com.
    3. Class of 2027 Junior Class Mass | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/2844193 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Contact Mrs. Mary Emrich H’09, Campus Minister (emrich@trinityrocks.com) if you have questions.”
      Mary Emrich is a Campus Minister.
    4. Class of 2030 Freshman Retreats | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/3104207 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Campus Minister, Mr. Chris Luken, at luken@trinityrocks.com or (502) 736-8231.”
      Chris Luken is Assistant Campus Minister; luken@trinityrocks.com, 736-8231.
    5. Staff | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/staff?page_no=7 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “David Zettel Chaplain 502.736.2166 zettel@trinityrocks.com”
      David Zettel is listed as Chaplain; phone 502.736.2166, email zettel@trinityrocks.com.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society (students serve as pallbearers and lectors at burials of the poor) and the liturgy band of students and faculty.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Trinity Forever - Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/3110681 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society at Trinity works to bury the homeless, the indigent, the unclaimed, and the forgotten in the city of Louisville. Trinity students, led by Mr. Scott Holzknecht and Mr. Chris Luken, serve as pallbearers and lectors, offering their presence and respect as each individual is laid to rest.”
      Students in the Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society serve as pallbearers and lectors at burials of the homeless, indigent and unclaimed.
    2. Live Feed | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/live-feed?page_no=10 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Several Trinity students contributed by serving as greeters, readers, and gift bearers. The liturgy band, featuring several faculty members and students, was outstanding”
      Students serve as readers and gift bearers at school Masses, and a liturgy band of faculty and students plays (Grandparents Mass, September 2025).
  • 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 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.

  • 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.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    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 (Student dress-down fundraisers support the Little Way Pregnancy Center (April 2026; also posted for December 2024).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Live Feed | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/live-feed?page_no=4 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Thursday, April 23, will be a $1 Dress Down Day benefitting the Little Way Pregnancy Center and Operation Open Arms Foster Care Agency.”
      An April 2026 dress-down day raised funds for the Little Way Pregnancy Center and a foster care agency.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society serves at burials of the homeless and indigent; dress-down fundraisers support the Catholic Charities Bakhita anti-trafficking initiative and CRS Rice Bowl.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Trinity Forever - Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/3110681 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society at Trinity works to bury the homeless, the indigent, the unclaimed, and the forgotten in the city of Louisville. Trinity students, led by Mr. Scott Holzknecht and Mr. Chris Luken, serve as pallbearers and lectors, offering their presence and respect as each individual is laid to rest.”
      Students in the Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society serve as pallbearers and lectors at burials of the homeless, indigent and unclaimed.
    2. Live Feed | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/live-feed?page_no=4 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Thursday, May 7, will be our final $1 Dress Down Day benefitting the Bakhita Empowerment Initiative. Bakhita is a Catholic Charities initiative to stop human trafficking.”
      A May 2026 dress-down day raised funds for a Catholic Charities anti-trafficking initiative.
    3. Live Feed | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/live-feed?page_no=5 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Thursday, March 19, will be a $1 Dress Down Day benefitting CRS Rice Bowl. Rice Bowl is a Lenten program that provides food and assistance for communities around the world and in our own Diocese.”
      A March 2026 dress-down day supported the CRS Rice Bowl Lenten program.

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

Strengths

  • A priest chaplain, Fr. David Zettel, is on the staff and celebrates the school's all-school and class Masses.
    Sources (2)
    1. Staff | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/staff?page_no=7 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “David Zettel Chaplain 502.736.2166 zettel@trinityrocks.com”
      David Zettel is listed as Chaplain; phone 502.736.2166, email zettel@trinityrocks.com.
    2. Opening Mass for the 2026-27 School Year | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/3087331 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “With the Class of 2027 seated in chairs on the gym floor, the underclassmen, faculty, staff, and guests filled the stands. Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel ’58 and Dcn. Randy Perkins H’23 celebrated the Opening Mass for the 2026-27 school year”
      Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel celebrated the all-school Opening Mass for 2026-27 in August 2026.
  • Students take part in a four-year retreat program with a retreat in each grade, ending with the Christian Awakening senior retreat.
    Sources (4)
    1. Class of 2030 Freshman Retreats | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/3104207 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Trinity Freshman Class of 2030 will soon be attending their Freshman Retreat. The retreat focuses on Connections - how can my actions or inactions affect those around me?”
      The freshman class attends a Freshman Retreat in September 2026.
    2. Class of 2028 Sophomore Retreats | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/2792063 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sophomore Retreats will be held April 22-April 28 at the Earth and Spirit Center. It is a retreat on Brotherhood and Compassion focusing on what it means to lead, follow, and interact with compassion and empathy.”
      Sophomores attended retreats at the Earth and Spirit Center in April 2026.
    3. Class of 2027 Junior Retreats | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/2445179 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Junior Retreats will begin in October. This year’s Junior Retreat is Finding God in Nature. It will be held outdoors at the Earth and Spirit Center”
      Juniors attended a retreat at the Earth and Spirit Center in fall 2025 (2025-26).
    4. Trinity Forever - Trinity Retreat Program | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/1803150 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In 1974, a Christian Awakening Senior Retreat was added, enhancing the formation of men of faith and men of character.”
      The school has a Christian Awakening senior retreat.
      “The spirit of brotherhood developed during the four-year retreat program carries on after graduation.”
      The school runs a four-year retreat program.
  • The Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society involves students in burying the homeless and unclaimed, serving as pallbearers and lectors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Trinity Forever - Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/3110681 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society at Trinity works to bury the homeless, the indigent, the unclaimed, and the forgotten in the city of Louisville. Trinity students, led by Mr. Scott Holzknecht and Mr. Chris Luken, serve as pallbearers and lectors, offering their presence and respect as each individual is laid to rest.”
      Students in the Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society serve as pallbearers and lectors at burials of the homeless, indigent and unclaimed.
  • The campus ministry staff lists a campus minister, an assistant campus minister and the chaplain.
    Sources (3)
    1. Staff | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/staff?page_no=2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mary Emrich Campus Ministry 502.736.2134 emrich@trinityrocks.com”
      Mary Emrich is listed in Campus Ministry; phone 502.736.2134, email emrich@trinityrocks.com.
    2. Staff | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/staff?page_no=4 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Christopher Luken Campus Ministry 502.736.8231 luken@trinityrocks.com”
      Christopher Luken is listed in Campus Ministry; phone 502.736.8231, email luken@trinityrocks.com.
    3. Staff | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/staff?page_no=7 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “David Zettel Chaplain 502.736.2166 zettel@trinityrocks.com”
      David Zettel is listed as Chaplain; phone 502.736.2166, email zettel@trinityrocks.com.

Concerns

  • The school's news posts show all-school and class Masses several times a year.
    Sources (3)
    1. Opening Mass for the 2026-27 School Year | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/3087331 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “With the Class of 2027 seated in chairs on the gym floor, the underclassmen, faculty, staff, and guests filled the stands. Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel ’58 and Dcn. Randy Perkins H’23 celebrated the Opening Mass for the 2026-27 school year”
      Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel celebrated the all-school Opening Mass for 2026-27 in August 2026.
    2. Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/2581984 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “There will be an all-school mass on Monday, Dec. 8, for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day in the Catholic Church.”
      An all-school Mass was held December 8, 2025.
    3. Live Feed | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/live-feed?page_no=5 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Monday, March 22nd, the Trinity Class of 2028 gathered as one for their Sophomore Class Mass. Mass was led by Father Zettel '58 and Dcn. Perkins H'23.”
      The sophomore class had a class Mass in March 2026.
  • Pro-life engagement found consists of dress-down fundraisers for a pregnancy center.
    Sources (1)
    1. Live Feed | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/live-feed?page_no=4 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Thursday, April 23, will be a $1 Dress Down Day benefitting the Little Way Pregnancy Center and Operation Open Arms Foster Care Agency.”
      An April 2026 dress-down day raised funds for the Little Way Pregnancy Center and a foster care agency.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Trinity High School

  • Address: 4011 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, campus ministry office (room T212)

Source: trinityrocks.com, verified Oct. 8, 2026, trinityrocks.com, verified Oct. 8, 2026, trinityrocks.com, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 5 off campus

Retreats 4

  • Freshman RetreatOff campus
    September, by House
    One-day retreat at Cedar Ridge Camp on connections, built around the Parable of the Good Samaritan; the start of the four-year retreat program.
  • Sophomore RetreatOff campus
    April, by House
    One-day retreat on brotherhood and compassion at the Earth and Spirit Center.
  • Junior RetreatOff campus
    October-November, by House
    One-day outdoor retreat, 'Finding God in Nature', at the Earth and Spirit Center.
  • Senior Retreat (Christian Awakening / Fourth Day)Off campus
    Christian Awakening senior retreat, part of the school's four-year retreat program since 1974.

Service 2

  • Saint Joseph of Arimathea SocietyOff campus
    Students serve as pallbearers and lectors at burials of the homeless, indigent and unclaimed in Louisville; dress-down days raise money for headstones.
  • Charity dress-down daysOn campus
    $1 dress-down days for causes including the Little Way Pregnancy Center, the Catholic Charities Bakhita anti-trafficking initiative and CRS Rice Bowl.

Liturgy and prayer 5

  • Opening MassOn campus
    August
    All-school Mass in Steinhauser Gym at the start of the year, celebrated by the chaplain; all students are expected to attend.
  • All-school holy day MassesOn campus
    e.g., December 8; February
    All-school Masses on feasts such as the Immaculate Conception, and an annual Mass with the Archbishop of Louisville.
  • Class MassesOn campus
    Spring
    Sophomore Class Mass before the sophomore retreats and a Junior Class Mass marking the move into senior year, with ring blessing.
  • Baccalaureate MassOn campus
    May
    Mass for graduating seniors during Graduation Week.
  • Student liturgical ministries and liturgy bandOn campus
    Students serve as greeters, readers and gift bearers at school Masses; a liturgy band of students and faculty provides music.

Sports and recreation 1

  • Sports MinistryOn campus
    Faith ceremonies, prayer and reflection for athletic teams and coaches each season.

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 (6)
  1. Staff | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/staff?page_no=2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Mary Emrich Campus Ministry 502.736.2134 emrich@trinityrocks.com”
    Mary Emrich is listed in Campus Ministry; phone 502.736.2134, email emrich@trinityrocks.com.
  2. Staff | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/staff?page_no=4 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Christopher Luken Campus Ministry 502.736.8231 luken@trinityrocks.com”
    Christopher Luken is listed in Campus Ministry; phone 502.736.8231, email luken@trinityrocks.com.
  3. Class of 2027 Junior Class Mass | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/2844193 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Contact Mrs. Mary Emrich H’09, Campus Minister (emrich@trinityrocks.com) if you have questions.”
    Mary Emrich is a Campus Minister.
    “he can bring it to Campus Ministry (T212) in a small box or bag, marked with his name”
    The Campus Ministry office is in room T212.
  4. Class of 2030 Freshman Retreats | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/3104207 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Campus Minister, Mr. Chris Luken, at luken@trinityrocks.com or (502) 736-8231.”
    Chris Luken is Assistant Campus Minister; luken@trinityrocks.com, 736-8231.
    “Trinity High School 4011 Shelbyville Rd Louisville, KY 40207 Number: Phone: (502) 895-9427”
    The school is at 4011 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40207; phone 895-9427.
  5. Trinity Forever - Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/3110681 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society at Trinity works to bury the homeless, the indigent, the unclaimed, and the forgotten in the city of Louisville. Trinity students, led by Mr. Scott Holzknecht and Mr. Chris Luken, serve as pallbearers and lectors, offering their presence and respect as each individual is laid to rest.”
    Students in the Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society serve as pallbearers and lectors at burials of the homeless, indigent and unclaimed.
  6. Campus Ministry Upcoming Events | Trinity High Schooltrinityrocks.com/article/2070240 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Students should make a pass to see Mr. Luken and then report to the Chapel for Mass.”
    The school has a chapel where Mass is celebrated (March 2025).

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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.
72 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.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.3 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 Louisville, KY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,260
Students in grades 9–121,260
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio12.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
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 Louisville

The Most Reverend Shelton J. Fabre, Archbishop of Louisville

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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