What Holy Trinity High School - Chicago does

Holy Trinity High School is a private Catholic college preparatory high school founded in 1910 by the Brothers of Holy Cross in Chicago, Illinois (1443 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60642). The school enrolls fewer than 300 students and employs 74 staff, operating with a deliberate small-scale model that emphasizes personalized attention over scale. Its core academic offerings include a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, AP courses, honors-level classes, and dual-credit courses delivered through a partnership with Benedictine University. The signature academic program is the B-STEM Honors Program (launched 2018), a four-year integrated Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math honors track with capstone projects, NFTE Corporate Experience, and university partnerships with Northwestern, Notre Dame, Illinois Institute of Technology, Smith College, and Malcolm X College. Supporting programs include the PEAK Scholarship (a four-year full-tuition scholarship with mandatory 1:1 mentor matching, founded 1998), Hosinski Scholarship Society ($4,500 awards, founded 1997), Friends for a Future corporate internship program (founded 1995, 350+ alumni), Summer Bridge for incoming freshmen, and a Resource Learning Center providing Title I, ESL, and IEP advocacy services.

The school's revenue model blends tuition, registration fees, fundraising/donations, and ancillary program revenue. Domestic tuition for 2025-2026 is $11,900 per academic year (plus $350-$450 in general fees), with international students paying $12,900 plus a $1,000 processing fee; tuition is paid over 10 monthly installments from August through May. Roughly 95% of students receive scholarships and financial assistance, made possible by fundraising through the Annual Fund, Hosinski Scholarship Society (over $1M awarded to 400+ students since 1997), 1910 Society, Heart & Mind Foundation, and external partner scholarships (Big Shoulders Fund, Daniel Murphy, HFS Chicago Scholars, LINK Unlimited, PEAK, and others). Registration fees ($115-$165 per returning student) and summer program revenue contribute incremental income. The go-to-market motion combines rolling admissions via MySchoolApp with in-person engagement (Shadow Days every Tuesday, Open Houses, elementary school outreach) and digital channels (website, email newsletter, social media, Calendly enrollment support). Holy Trinity is accredited by AdvancED and operates as a nonprofit governed by an independent Board of Trustees under the religious oversight of the Brothers of Holy Cross Midwest Provincial. Leadership transitioned to Elizabeth Torres as President in Spring 2025.

Name

Holy Trinity High School - Chicago

Legal name

Holy Trinity High School

Website

https://holytrinity-hs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Holy Trinity High School is a Catholic college preparatory high school in Chicago founded in 1910, serving fewer than 300 students with rigorous academics, the B-STEM Honors Program, dual-credit courses through Benedictine University, and the PEAK full-tuition scholarship with mentor matching.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory curriculum
• STEM honors program
• Dual credit courses
• Private high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Domestic students pay $11,900 per academic year (2025-2026). Additional fees of $350 for grades 9-11, $450 for grade 12. International students pay $12,900 tuition plus fees. Payment plans available over 10 months from August to May.
2. Fundraising and Donations: Annual Fund for Holy Trinity provides unrestricted gifts supporting scholarships and financial assistance for 95% of students. Various named scholarship programs and donor societies including Hosinski Scholarship Society, 1910 Society, and Heart & Mind Foundation.
3. Registration Fees: Returning student registration fee of $115 until April 15, increasing to $165 after April 15 for 2026-2027 school year. New student registration fee paid separately.
4. Summer Programs: Revenue from Summer Bridge Program for incoming freshmen, Credit Recovery courses, and Athletic Camps. Bridge runs 4 weeks from 8:00 AM until noon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Holy Trinity High School is a Catholic college preparatory institution serving grades 9-12 in Chicago, delivering rigorous academics, AP/Honors/Dual Credit coursework, the B-STEM Honors Program, faith formation rooted in Holy Cross values, and college counseling. The school operates a one-to-one Chromebook program, integrates corporate internships and entrepreneurship via Friends for a Future, and provides extensive financial assistance covering 95% of students. Tuition for 2025-2026 is $11,900 for domestic students and $12,900 for international students.

Product overview

Holy Trinity High School is a Catholic college preparatory institution offering a unified educational product centered on rigorous academics, college readiness, and character development within the Holy Cross tradition. The core offerings include the B-STEM Honors Program (a 4-year integrated STEM and business curriculum), AP/Honors/Dual Credit courses through Benedictine University, the PEAK Scholarship program, and the Friends for a Future internship program. Supporting services include Summer Bridge for incoming freshmen, the Resource Learning Center for academic support, college counseling, and specialized scholarships such as the Hosinski Scholarship Society and Big Shoulders STEM scholarships. The school operates with a one-to-one technology plan providing Chromebook touch-screen laptops to all students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B-STEM Honors Program: Business, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math honors program offering a 4-year course sequence that integrates STEM fields with business strategies.
• PEAK Scholarship
• Friends for a Future

Products and services

• B-STEM Honors Program A four-year Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math honors program integrating STEM fields with business strategies, including NFTE/Corporate Experience class and capstone projects, designed for students pursuing advanced degrees and real-world application skills.
• AP, Honors & Dual Credit Programs Advanced Placement courses, honors-level courses in core classes, and dual-credit opportunities through the Benedictine University partnership allowing students to earn both high school and college credit.
• Summer Bridge Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ National Championships in athletics across multiple sports
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Benedictine UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual-Credit Program partnership where Holy Trinity faculty serve as adjunct professors. Offers college courses while in high school, earning both high school and college credit. AP courses may receive dual credit through this partnership.
• Northwestern UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign Thinking workshops for B-STEM students. GoKidney Sci-High Summer Program at Feinberg School of Medicine - 8-week immersive research program with biomedical research cores. In inaugural year, all five Sci-High students were Holy Trinity scholars.
• NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Experience class through which students compete in National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Partnership has produced multiple national winners including Aaron Trinidad '20 (first place, $17,000) and Gabriel Sheikh '20 (runner-up, $9,000).
• University of Notre DamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntroduction to Engineering Program for students. Alliance for Catholic Education connection as part of Holy Cross educational network. Holy Trinity is part of nearly 30 Holy Cross high schools and colleges.
• Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNxtGen High School Summer Program for students interested in application development, cybersecurity, and software development. IIT reserves space for Holy Trinity students at reduced fee. Also offers Global Leaders Program.
• Smith CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer Science and Engineering Program for high school girls. Summer Precollege Program for High School Girls offered to B-STEM students.
• Loyola University ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional development opportunities for Holy Trinity faculty and staff.
• Future Founders FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through which students research and assess financial health of Silicon Valley companies including Microsoft, Tesla, and Google.
• Chicago Ideas WeekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerB-STEM students participate in programming, go behind-the-scenes of companies like Google, Nike, and Microsoft, and engage directly with globally recognized speakers.
• Country HouseminorOthersSchool lunch provider in partnership with Country House. Provides daily lunch service plus homemade breakfast each morning featuring fresh, made-from-scratch offerings prepared on site.
• Big Shoulders FundcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerScholarship organization partner. Big Shoulders STEM graduates receive at least $10,000 scholarship each year at Holy Trinity. Contact principal of local Big Shoulders Fund school for eligibility.
• Chicago LightsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner scholarship organization helping make Catholic education affordable.
• Daniel Murphy Scholarship FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner scholarship organization helping make Catholic education affordable.
• HFS Chicago ScholarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner scholarship organization helping make Catholic education affordable.
• HighSightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner scholarship organization helping make Catholic education affordable.
• Horizons for YouthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner scholarship organization helping make Catholic education affordable.
• LINK UnlimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner scholarship organization helping make Catholic education affordable.
• PEAK: Partnership to Educate and Advance KidsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour-year full-tuition scholarship with mentor matching. Founded in 1998 as 501c3 nonprofit. First cohort of ten students began fall 1998. Mentors commit to 1:1 relationship for all four years. Serves hundreds of students.
• Malcolm X CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-College Health Science Scholars Summer Program (PCHSS) for students interested in health careers.
• Brothers of Holy CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding religious order since 1910. Provides direct oversight of Holy Trinity through Midwest Provincial. School is part of worldwide community of nearly 30 Holy Cross educational institutions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brother Rice High School: Catholic Christian Brothers college-prep high school in Chicago's south side. Similar faith-based mission, athletic tradition, and Chicago demographic focus as Holy Trinity.
• Fenwick High School: Dominican Catholic college-prep high school in Oak Park, IL. Comparable Catholic mission, rigorous academics, and athletic programs; competes with Holy Trinity for college-bound Chicago-area families.
• St. Ignatius College Prep: Jesuit Catholic college-prep high school in downtown Chicago. Comparable Catholic college-prep mission, AP/honors curriculum, and Chicago-area student draw; competes for the same selective Catholic families.
• DePaul College Prep: Chicago Catholic high school operating as a college-preparatory school in the same market as Holy Trinity. Both serve diverse Chicago families seeking Catholic, academically rigorous secondary education with comparable tuition bands.
• Loyola Academy: Jesuit Catholic college-prep high school in the Chicago suburbs. Offers AP, honors, and dual-credit programs analogous to Holy Trinity but at a higher price tier and larger scale, competing for the same college-bound Catholic families.
• Cristo Rey Jesuit High School: Chicago Jesuit Catholic high school serving low-income students via corporate work-study model. Holy Trinity's incoming President (Elizabeth Torres) was previously Assistant Principal there, and the two schools compete for similar mission-driven, urban Catholic families.
• Marist High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Chicago's south side run by the Marist Brothers. Offers comparable STEM, AP, and athletic programs and targets a similar demographic of Chicago Catholic families.
• Mount Carmel High School: Catholic college-prep high school on Chicago's south side. Competes with Holy Trinity for Chicago Catholic families with comparable academic rigor and athletic programs.
• Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School: Catholic all-girls college-prep high school in Chicago. Operates in the same Chicago Catholic market with comparable academic program offerings and college-counseling focus.

Broad incumbents

• University of Notre Dame (Holy Cross Network): Flagship Holy Cross institution and one of nearly 30 Holy Cross schools globally. While not a direct competitor (it's a university), its Introduction to Engineering Program and broader network partnership materially shape Holy Trinity's college pipeline and brand association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/holytrinityhighschool

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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