Academic Profile
Trinity’s curriculum is designed to provide a superior spiritual and intellectual environment for each student. Our college preparatory program strives to present a Christian view of every subject and discipline. Students receive an academically challenging course of study with textbook selections incorporating the best curricula available while adhering to our Biblical convictions.
We operate on a 180-day school calendar; two semesters, semester grading scale.
Graduation Requirements
Bible: 4 credits (9-12) English: 4 credits (9-12) Fine Arts: 1 credit Foreign Language: 2 credits (same language) Health: 1 credit Math: 4 credits
Physical Education: 1 credit Social Studies: 4 credits
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Science: 4 credits
Electives: 3 credits
Italics indicate additional course offerings. |
40 Hours of Community Service per year (9-12)
Grading System
Grade | Range (%) | GPA Value | Honors GPA Value | AP GPA Value |
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A | 90-100% | 4 | 4.5 | 5 |
B | 80-89% | 3 | 3.5 | 4 |
C | 70-79% | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
D | 60-69% | 1 | 1.5 | 2 |
F | 0-59% | 0 | 0.5 | 1 |
Honors Courses
English 9 | History 9 | Biology | Algebra I |
English 10 | History 10 | Chemistry | Geometry |
Earth and Space | Algebra II | ||
Pre-Calculus |
Advanced Placement Courses (see note below)
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP US History
Note: AP Courses may vary year-to-year; AP English courses alternate each year.
Dual-credit online classes are also available upon approval of the administration.
AP Scholars*:
2001 (1); 2002 (1); 2003 (4); 2004 (1); 2005 (1); 2006 (4); 2007 ( 2); 2008 (3); 2009 (3); 2010 (1); 2011 (1); 2012 (3); 2013 (2); 2014 (1); 2017 (3); 2018 (5); 2019 (1); 2020 (1); 2021 (3); 2022 (1); 2023 (4); 2024 (4)
*(scoring a 3 or higher on 3 or more AP exams)
AP Scholars with Honor**:
2013 (1); 2015 (1); 2017 (3); 2017 (3); 2018 (3); 2019 (2); 2024 (1)
**(scoring at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scoring 3 or higher on four or more exams)
AP Scholars with Distinction***
2018 (1); 2019 (4); 2022 (1); 2024 (1)
***(scoring at least a 3.50 on all AP exams taken, and scoring 3 or higher on five or more exams)
National Merit Finalists:
2003 (1); 2005 (1); 2006 (1); 2010 (1); 2022 (1)
Commended: 2008 (1); 2022 (1)
Trinity students scored above the state average on SAT and ACT tests in 2021.
Matriculated Colleges and Universities
Alderson-Broaddus, Appalachian Bible College, Asbury University, Baptist Bible College, Baylor University, Belmont University, Bethany College, Biola University, Bryn Mawr College, California University of Pennsylvania, Campbell University, Cedarville University, Cheshire Academy, Clemson University, College of Charleston (SC), Columbia Universtiy, Concord College, Covenant College, Davidson College, Davis & Elkins College, Domus Academy – Milan (Italy), Douglas J. Aveda Institute, Duke University, Eastern University, Elon University, Emory University, Fairmont State University, Garrett College, Geneva College, Glenville State College, Grove City College, High Point University, Hollins University, JNU – New Delhi (India), Lee University, Liberty University, Lipscomb University, Maine Maritime Academy, Marshall University, Mesa Community College, Messiah College, Midland College, Mon County Technical Education Center, Montana State University, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mountain State College, Northwestern Medical School, OIC Training Academy, Oxford College of Emory, Patrick Henry College, Penn State – Fayette, Penn State University, Pierpont Community College, Purdue University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Robert C. Byrd Institute, Rush University, Salem International University, Savannah College of Art & Design, Shenandoah University, Shepherd College, Taylor University, The King’s College, United States Air Force Academy, University of Illinois, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, University of Tennessee, University of Toronto, University of Virginia, Valley Forge College, Virginia Military Institute, Wake Forest University, Washington & Jefferson College, Waynesburg University, West Liberty University, West Point Academy, West Virginia University, WVU Potomac State College, WVU Hospitial of Radiologic Technology, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Western Michigan University, Westminster College, Wheaton College, Wheeling Jesuit University
Of our graduates, 98% enter four-year post-secondary educational institutions.