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Holy Trinity Catholic Schools

Diocesan school · Grades 7–12

Fort Madison, IA

2600 Ave A, Fort Madison, IA 52627

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Fort Madison since at least 2011

In Fort Madison, Iowa, Holy Trinity Catholic Schools is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 112 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Catholic high schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Davenport. The school reports that about 53% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 178 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
112
Teachers
15.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7
Boys and girls
Coed · 49 girls, 63 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
178 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 53% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic high schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    310’11–12302’13–14296’15–16302’17–18294’19–20306’21–22112’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    726
    820
    918
    1018
    1113
    1217

    Student body

    White99%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Iowa

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Trinity Catholic Schools whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Holy Trinity Catholic Schools

    What grades does Holy Trinity Catholic Schools serve?

    Holy Trinity Catholic Schools serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Holy Trinity Catholic Schools?

    About 112 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Trinity Catholic Schools?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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