Location: Weaverville, CA
Are you a student or parent at Trinity High School? Want to understand how to get the most out of high school?
We've written the best guide to Trinity High available. Here we'll cover:
- Breakdowns of student ethnicity, gender, and family income
- How safe Trinity High is to attend
- SAT/ACT/AP scores earned by Trinity High students
- Which AP/IB classes you can take at Trinity High
- Every sports team you can join at Trinity High
Let's get started!
Basic Information
Trinity High School is a public school, supporting grades 9 to 12 . It's located in Weaverville, CA in Trinity County.
Based on its location, Trinity High is classified as a school in a remote rural area, over 25 miles away from an urbanized area. Here's the location on a map:
Contact Information
Mailing address:
Trinity High SchoolPo Box 1060 Weaverville, CA 96093-1060
Phone number: 5306236127
Trinity High School homepage: http://www.trinitywolves.org/
Principal: Bob AndersonEmail the principal: [email protected]
Student Demographics
Student Enrollment
The total enrollment at Trinity High School is 349 students, making it a somewhat large high school, in the top half of all California high schools by size.
As a mid-sized high school, Trinity High strikes the balance between size and comfort. There will be enough students to provide a diversity of experiences, like clubs and sports, for you to join. But it'll be small enough that you'll likely get to know most people in your class.
Growth in Student Body Size
Is Trinity High School growing or shrinking? This will help you see trends in where the school is headed.
From our calculations, the enrollment at Trinity High has steadily decreased over the past few years. We calculate this by comparing enrollment in grades 9 to 12.
| Male Students | Female Students | All Students | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th grade | 27 | 45 | 72 |
| 10th grade | 40 | 37 | 77 |
| 11th grade | 52 | 31 | 83 |
| 12th grade | 65 | 52 | 117 |
As you can see in the table above, the senior class is 45 students larger than the freshman class. This suggests that Trinity High is shrinking in size and taking on fewer students.
There are a few reasons this can happen. The population of Weaverville could be decreasing, thus sending fewer students into Trinity High. Alternatively, other schools (like charter or private schools) might be appearing, drawing students away.
Gender Split
Are there more boys or girls at Trinity High School?
From our statistics, Trinity High has a 53:47 split between male and female students in the high school grades.
Trinity High has a balanced male-female ratio that's largely representative of the general population in Trinity County. Since the student body is roughly half and half, it should feel like there are equal numbers of boys and girls in your classes.
This usually means that Trinity High doesn't strongly select for either males or females, unlike other schools that have a large majority of males or females.
Ethnicity Breakdown
What's the racial diversity at Trinity High School? Does one ethnicity make up most of the student body, or is it fairly balanced?
From our statistics, Trinity High has a homogenous student body, with the overwhelming majority of students identifying as one ethnicity. Only a third of California schools show as little diversity as Trinity High does. When attending class, most students will be of the same ethnicity, with some variation.
The majority of students at Trinity High are white. In California, white students make up 26.3% of all California students, and are the second most common ethnicity after Hispanic students. Thus Trinity High is one of hundreds of schools in the state that have a majority of white students.
| Percentage | Number | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 4.8% | 17 |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1 |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 31 |
| Black | 0.5% | 2 |
| White | 73.6% | 257 |
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 1 |
| Two or more races | 11.4% | 40 |
High schools usually reflect the population in the surrounding area, so the ethnicities of students likely resembles those of Weaverville. If you'd like to see how other nearby schools look in diversity, just google "[name of school] prepscholar" to find our guide to that specific school.
Income Level of Trinity High Families
What are the family incomes of students at Trinity High School? To determine this, we look at the number of students who qualify for free or reduced lunches, a classification by the US federal government.
To qualify for a reduced price meal, family income needs to be below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines. For a family of 4, this means an income of around $45,000 or below.
To qualify for a free meal, family income needs to be below 130% of the federal poverty guidelines. For a family of 4, this means an income of around $32,000 or below.
The lower the percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced price meals, the higher the income levels are likely to be.
At Trinity High, 10.3% of students qualify for reduced-price lunches, and 43.2% qualify for free lunches.
This means Trinity High has a below average level of poverty. With most students not qualifying for free or reduced price lunches, Trinity High is below average among California schools in poverty level. The income level of families in Weaverville is thus likely to be relatively high.
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Reduced-price lunches | 36 | 10.3% |
| Free lunches | 151 | 43.2% |
| Do not qualify for reduced-price or free lunches | 162 | 46.4% |
As with ethnicity, this likely reflects the surrounding community in Weaverville and doesn't speak much about the school itself.
Trinity High is in the middle 50% of schools by income level. Generally, higher income level schools are better-funded and have a higher quality range of classes and activities. Trinity High is likely in the middle of the pack in this regard and will give you a good set of options to try.
If you have any interests that Trinity High doesn't cover, look to your local community for activities, or to the Internet for self-study AP classes.
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School Safety
How safe is Trinity High School to attend? Can you expect a lot of conflict as a student here?
To study this, we look at disciplinary data for two types of incidents at Trinity High: referrals to law enforcement (when incidents are reported to police), and arrests.
These are the most serious disciplinary actions available to school administration and are more severe than suspensions or expulsions. Suspensions are often discretionary and can be given just for being disruptive in class. In contrast, law enforcement referrals and arrests often indicate incidents that put the safety of other Trinity High students at risk.
In the school year of 2011-2012, there were 10 referrals to law enforcement (10 male, 0 female), and 0 school-related arrests. This is out of a total enrollment of 398 students.
To put this into perspective, most California schools (59% of them) reported 0 law enforcement referrals and arrests.
This means that 2.5 Trinity High has minor safety issues. For every 100 students, there were just 2.5 law-enforcement related actions, but this is still higher than 75% of California schools.
With this record, is Trinity High School significantly different from other schools in the area? It could be that Trinity High has an especially bad record, or it could be that the local area shows a pattern.
Compare this school with other high schools in the same school district, using the following table:
Trinity Alps Unified School District Safety
| School Name | Total Referred | Total Arrests | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alps View High (continuation) | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Trinity River Community Day | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Academic Performance
Now we get to a major aspect of assessing a high school: academic performance. How good of an education will you get at Trinity High School? Will you be competitive for college? Will you have access to advanced classes?
We've compiled everything we could find about Trinity High's academics here.
Standardized Testing
Next, we'll look at another major piece of high school academics: standardized testing performance for Trinity High School students. These are tests that are administered to large populations of students for comparison purposes.
Let’s start by taking a look at the data for nationally administered standardized tests.
SAT Scores
As you probably know, the SAT is a critical test used for college admissions. The higher the score you get, the better your academic performance compared to students nationwide, and the easier it is to get into top colleges.
We did in-depth research and found the average Trinity High School SAT scores.
The average composite SAT score is a 1470 out of 2400, compared to a national average of 1500. Each year, roughly 73 at Trinity High take the SAT.
This is an average SAT score, putting Trinity High School right around the national average. Because the SAT measures academic achievement, this suggests that Trinity High will offer a fairly standard high school education, neither strongly lacking or outperforming.
Note, however, that this is just an average - the top students can still exceed the average significantly. If you can rise far above your school average, you'll have a great shot at entering a strong college.
Here's a breakdown of SAT scores by section:
Average SAT Scores (2013-2014)
| Source | Critical Reading | Math | Writing | Composite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity High | 504 | 503 | 468 | 1470 |
| California | 498 | 510 | 496 | 1504 |
| United States | 495 | 511 | 484 | 1490 |
Note that the SAT has since changed to a 1600 scale, but the trends above for your high school are likely to continue. Just use this guide to convert between the old 2400 scale and the new 1600 scale.
To learn more about SAT percentile rankings, read our guide on what SAT percentiles really mean.
How good is 1470 as an SAT score? Find out with our complete 1470 SAT score guide, including which colleges you can get into with a 1470 or any other SAT score!
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ACT Scores
In California, the ACT is less popular than the SAT. Fewer students take the ACT, and typically these students are more motivated and academically prepared for college. Therefore, it's harder to compare Trinity High School ACT scores with the rest of the country.
At Trinity High, the average ACT composite score was 22, compared to the nationwide average of 20. Each year, roughly 36 out of 349 total students take the ACT.
This is above average performance, putting Trinity High in the top 50% of California high schools. Since the ACT tests what you learn in school, these ACT scores are a good indication that you'll get an above-average education at Trinity High.
Here are the average English, Math, Reading, and Science scores for Trinity High compared to California and the US:
Average ACT Scores
| Source | English | Math | Reading | Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity High | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| California | 21.8 | 22.8 | 22.3 | 21.7 |
| United States | 20.3 | 20.9 | 21.3 | 20.8 |
Scores provided are for the 2013-14 school year.
Find out more about percentile rankings and the ACT in this article.
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Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college-level courses that are an additional academic challenge may give Trinity High School students credit for college.
Here's what we're looking for: high average AP test scores as well as high AP passing rates.
AP Scores
Every year, roughly 78 students in grades 9-12 at Trinity High take 176 AP exams. It's important to understand how students score on the AP - earning a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP test means passing the test and often earning college credit.
The average score of all AP exams taken at Trinity High is 2.7 out of 5.
This score puts Trinity High at average performance. For AP tests, the passing score is considered a 3, and the number of students who pass and don't pass are roughly even. This performance places Trinity High School in the top 50% of schools for AP tests.
It's great that Trinity High offers an AP program so you have the opportunity to take courses at a college level. Even though roughly half of all AP students here don't get a passing grade, half do - so with motivated studying throughout the year, you'll be able to beat the average.
We have specific data on how many students got a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 (out of 5) on AP exams in the chart below:
AP Test-Taking Statistics
Another way to gauge the quality of a school's AP program is to see how many AP students actually took AP exams at Trinity High School. If a lot of students enroll in AP courses but don't actually take the AP tests, it can be a sign that students don't feel adequately prepared to take the test, or the school isn't encouraging students to take the exams enough.
At Trinity High, there is a total enrollment of 158 in AP courses (a student taking more than one AP course counts more than once).
Of AP-taking students, 0 took AP tests for ALL AP courses. 135 students took AP tests for SOME AP Courses, and 0 took AP courses but took NO tests.
It seems that most students at Trinity High School who take AP courses do not take any AP exams at the end of the year. This is quite unusual, and it's possible that there is a reporting error from the high school to the government (where we got this information). Another possibility is that Trinity High offers an AP course to students, but don't expect them to take the actual AP exam.
You may want to ask your school counselor about whether AP course students usually sign up for the test. If not, ask why that is.
Note: The most recent data we have available is from 2012, so the statistics may have changed since then. Most likely, however, the trends are likely to continue - above average schools are likely to stay above average, and below average schools are likely to stay below average.
To find out the passing rates for specific AP courses at Trinity High School, you'll have to talk to your guidance counselor (who can then help you find that information). For instance, one AP Calculus teacher may have an above-90% passing rate, while another might only have a 50% passing rate. If you can, you'll want to take the class with the teacher who has more students get a 3 or above on the AP exam.
Find out more about the average score for each AP subject here.
State Tests
As of 2014, eleventh graders attending Trinity High School must take standardized tests in English/Language Arts and Math as part of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). These align with the new Common Core standards and are called the "Smarter Balanced" tests.
If Trinity High students meet or exceed state standards, they're academically prepared to graduate high school and go to college. Specifically, we care about the percentage of students who meet or exceed state standards. The larger this number, the higher the preparation of students at Trinity High.
English/Language Arts
At Trinity High School, 42% of students meet or exceed state standards in English/Language Arts.
This is considered below average and puts Trinity High in the bottom 50% of all high schools in California for English/Language Arts. The majority of Trinity High students do not pass state standards, and only a small percentage pass.
This specific percentage isn't much cause for concern - because the Common Core is new, the pass rate at Trinity High will likely rise over time. But it still reflects Trinity High's below average standing among California high schools.
English/Language Arts Test Results (2015)
Read more about what’s measured in each ELA area score here.
Math
The other major test taken for state assessments is Math. Across the state, Math performance is generally lower than English/Language Arts performance, so it's natural for this number to be lower.
At Trinity High School, 23% of students meet or exceed state standards in Math. This is considered well below average and puts Trinity High in the bottom 25% of all high schools in California. The vast majority of Trinity High students don't meet state standards, and only a small percentage pass.
Math Test Results (2015)
Read more about what’s measured in each Math area score, go here.
Academic Offerings
In addition to the standard high school curriculum, many high schools like Trinity High School offer advanced coursework as part of the Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.
Brief Intro to AP/IB
AP and IB courses are designed at the difficulty level of college introductory classes. There are several important benefits to taking advanced coursework at Trinity High. First, taking more advanced classes shows colleges that you're committed to challenging yourself academically, and that you're one of the more advanced students at Trinity High. Taking AP/IB classes also raises your weighted GPA and makes you a stronger college applicant.
Furthermore, many colleges will accept your Trinity High AP/IB coursework as college coursework. In some cases, you'll be able to skip introductory-level classes and move to more advanced classes. In other cases, you'll be able to avoid having to take required courses and might even be able to graduate earlier than the standard 4 years. Often this will require you to pass the AP test, getting a score of 3 or above.
So what advanced courses does Trinity High School offer?
AP Courses
Trinity High School offers AP courses in 16 subjects.
This is an impressive number of AP subjects, putting Trinity High School in the top 25% of California schools in AP offerings. You'll likely have all of the most popular AP courses available to you, as well as some broader interests.
The total number of AP subjects is 38, so Trinity High is missing a good number of subjects, but these are likely the least popular subjects, like less popular foreign languages. If there are any AP courses you want to take that aren't being offered at Trinity High, ask your counselor for other options.
Of course, keep in mind that quality matters even more than quantity - it's important that your AP courses are taught well by engaging teachers. But the strong AP program at Trinity High likely means you'll be in good hands.
The following AP courses were offered at Trinity High during 2015-2016:
| Course Title |
|---|
| Biology |
| Calculus AB |
| Calculus BC |
| English Language and Composition |
| English Literature and Composition |
| Environmental Science |
| Human Geography |
| Macroeconomics |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
| Psychology |
| Statistics |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design |
| Studio Art: Drawing |
| United States Government and Politics |
| United States History |
| World History |
Sports Teams
Finally, we'll cover which sports teams are available at Trinity High School. Sports are an integral part of many students' high school experiences. The more sports that are available, and the more levels supported (Frosh, JV, Varsity), the more likely you'll be able to participate in a sport at Trinity High.
By the way, the Trinity High mascot is the Wolves. Go Wolves!
Trinity High School fields 8 teams for girls' sports. This is a relatively number that puts Trinity High in the bottom 50% of California schools that offer girls' sports. This is understandable - sports teams are expensive to support, and many schools would rather put those resources elsewhere. If you participate in a sport that Trinity High doesn't offer, consider joining a local non-school team to get practice and compete.
And now for the boys: Trinity High School fields 10 teams for boys' sports. This relatively number puts Trinity High in the bottom 50% of California schools that offer boys' sports. Sports teams are expensive to support, and Trinity High may not be able to offer the full range of options. If you participate in a sport that Trinity High doesn't offer, consider joining a local non-school team to get practice and compete.
| Boys Teams | Girls Teams |
|---|---|
| Basketball
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| Golf
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| Football
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| Wrestling
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| Baseball
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| Softball
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| Soccer
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Sources
The data on this page is drawn from a variety of sources, including (but not limited to):
- National Center for Educational Statistics CCD 2013-2014
- "Free or reduced price lunch: A proxy for poverty?", NCES Blog
- CRDC 2011-2012 school year data
- California Department of Education SAT, ACT, and AP Test Results
- California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System Results
- AP Course Ledger
- IBO.org