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Trinity High School

  • LocationWhitesville, KY
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 88 students
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Trinity High School in Whitesville, Kentucky, is a Catholic high school (grades 9-12) whose mission names faith formation as its purpose. Its Diploma requires four religion credits, with a religion course in each grade.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Trinity High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSaint Mary of the Woods Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Trinity High School (campus)N0.1 mi
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  1. Saint Mary of the Woods Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 10534 Main Cross Street, Whitesville

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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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses 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.
    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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The Diploma requires 4 religion credits, and the school describes a religion course for each grade from freshman through senior year. Computed as four full-year courses, one per grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Diploma Options | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.com/diploma-options · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Freshmen focus on Faith and Revelation and Church teaching on the Trinity, giving students a general knowledge of Sacred Scripture and Tradition. Sophomores focus on Morality and Theology of the Body, growing in their understanding of Christian moral life. Juniors focus on the Church and the Sacraments. Finally, the senior class delves in Sacred Scripture and Church History.”
      Each grade from freshman to senior year has a religion course.
      “4 Religion Credits, 4 English credits, 3 Social Studies Credits; 3 or 4 Math credits (must be enrolled in a math all 4 years)”
      The Diploma requires four religion credits.
  • 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.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsNot 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.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Catholics in Action is the only faith-based student group found.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Organizations | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.com/student-organizations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catholics in Action is a social action group where students plan service projects to help put their faith into action in the world. Two particular projects we work on is Toys for Tots and all the activities for Catholic Schools Week.”
      Catholics in Action is a faith-based social action group that plans service projects.
  • 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: 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: 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 (Catholics in Action is a social action group that plans service projects, including Toys for Tots.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Organizations | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.com/student-organizations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catholics in Action is a social action group where students plan service projects to help put their faith into action in the world. Two particular projects we work on is Toys for Tots and all the activities for Catholic Schools Week.”
      Catholics in Action is a faith-based social action group that plans service projects.

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

Strengths

  • The school's mission names faith formation in the Roman Catholic Church as its purpose.
    Sources (1)
    1. Trinity High School | Catholic High School located in Whitesville, KYtrinityhs.com · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The mission of Trinity High School is to provide a spiritual environment, together with a comprehensive educational program, dedicated to faith formation in the Roman Catholic Church.”
      The school's mission is faith formation in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Every grade from freshman through senior year has a religion course, and the Diploma requires four religion credits.
    Sources (1)
    1. Diploma Options | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.com/diploma-options · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Freshmen focus on Faith and Revelation and Church teaching on the Trinity, giving students a general knowledge of Sacred Scripture and Tradition. Sophomores focus on Morality and Theology of the Body, growing in their understanding of Christian moral life. Juniors focus on the Church and the Sacraments. Finally, the senior class delves in Sacred Scripture and Church History.”
      Each grade from freshman to senior year has a religion course.
      “4 Religion Credits, 4 English credits, 3 Social Studies Credits; 3 or 4 Math credits (must be enrolled in a math all 4 years)”
      The Diploma requires four religion credits.
  • Catholics in Action, a faith-based social action group, plans service projects.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Organizations | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.com/student-organizations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catholics in Action is a social action group where students plan service projects to help put their faith into action in the world. Two particular projects we work on is Toys for Tots and all the activities for Catholic Schools Week.”
      Catholics in Action is a faith-based social action group that plans service projects.

Concerns

  • Only one faith-based student group, Catholics in Action, is listed among the school's clubs.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Organizations | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.com/student-organizations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Trinity High School extracurricular activities include the National Honor Society (NHS), Student Council, Y Club, Spirit Club and Catholics in Action.”
      The school lists its extracurricular clubs.
  • The Diploma's graduation requirements listeddo not include a service-hours requirement.
    Sources (1)
    1. Diploma Options | Trinity High Schooltrinityhs.com/diploma-options · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4 Religion Credits, 4 English credits, 3 Social Studies Credits; 3 or 4 Math credits (must be enrolled in a math all 4 years)”
      The Diploma requires four religion credits.

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Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Clubs and groups 4

  • National Honor Society
    Nationwide honor society; selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, service and character.
    trinityhs.com
  • Student Council
    Student council that gives students a voice and offers leadership opportunities.
    trinityhs.com
  • Spirit Club
    Club that promotes school spirit and morale.
    trinityhs.com
  • Ren Club
    Renaissance Leadership Club focused on school culture, kindness and recognizing students and staff.
    trinityhs.com

Service 2

  • Catholics in Action
    Social action group where students plan service projects to put their faith into action; projects include Toys for Tots and activities for Catholic Schools Week.
    trinityhs.com
  • Y Club
    Meets after school once or twice a month
    Open to any student; carries out service and fundraising projects for the school, church and community.
    trinityhs.com

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

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
19 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.50%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.9 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 Owensboro, KY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)88
Students in grades 9–1288
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges50%
SettingRural

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 Owensboro

The Most Reverend William F. Medley, Bishop of Owensboro

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. Trinity High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Owensboro.

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