Challenging Classical Curriculum
• Rigorous for the sake of learning.
• Students read the Great Books and critically analyze original texts.
• Four years of Latin and two years of a modern foreign language.
• Four years of studio art and music, two years of drama.
• Advanced mathematics and science courses.
• Christian Scripture and Catholic or Protestant doctrine classes.
• Daily morning prayer led by faculty members active in their faith.
Religious Affiliation
Trinity School is an ecumenical Christian school. It is not affiliated with a denomination.
Co-ed with Single-Gender Classes
• Research shows boys and girls learn differently. • At River Ridge, girls are usually taught by women and boys are usually taught by men. • All students wear uniforms.
School Hours:
• 7:20 a.m. Building opens for early entry.
• 7:50 a.m. Building opens for regular hours.
• 8:15 a.m. Morning prayer.
• 8:30 a.m. Classes begin for the day.
• 11:30 a.m. Lunch.
• 12:05 p.m. Afternoon classes begin.
• 3:00 p.m. Dismissal.
• 3:30 p.m. After-school study hall begins.
• 4:00 p.m. School office closes.
• 4:55 p.m. After-school study hall ends.
2009-2010 Enrollment
346 students in grades 7 through 12.
Average number of students per grade: 60.
Average class size: 18.
Student/Faculty Ratio
10:1
Faculty
36 full-time
6 part-time
(37.9 full-time equivalents)
Faculty Degrees
4 Ph.D.s
11 Master’s Degrees
All hold bachelor’s degrees or above.
Accreditation
Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS)
North Central Association
2010 National Merit Award
3 Finalists
1 Semifinalist
6 Commended Scholars
2009 National Merit Awards
2 National Merit Scholarship Recipients
3 Commended Scholars
2008 National Merit Awards
1 National Merit Scholar
2 Finalists
1 Semifinalist
9 Commended Scholars
School Awards
The U.S. Department of Education has twice honored Trinity School at River Ridge with its
Blue Ribbon Award, first in 1994-1996 and again in 2008-2009.
This Blue Ribbon Award is considered the highest award a U.S. school can receive.
Graduates Entering College
96%
Some Colleges Which Have Accepted River Ridge Students
Boston College, Carnegie Mellon, Catholic University of America, Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, Princeton, Pepperdine University, Purdue University, Stanford, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, University of Notre Dame, University of Wisconsin Madison, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Wheaton College, Yale.
2010-2011 Tuition
Grades Seven and Eight: $9,500, plus $250-$300 for books and general fees.
Grades Nine thorugh Twelve: $10,150, plus $350-$500 for books and general fees.
Financial Aid Available
Other Campuses
Trinity School at Greenlawn, South Bend, IN
Trinity School at Meadow View, Falls Church, VA