Trinity Academy (Kansas)

Wichita Trinity Academy
Wichita Trinity Academy
Address
	12345 E. 21st Street; Wichita Trinity Academy; Wichita, Kansas 67206; United States
Information
Type	Private Christian school
Motto	Truth • Faith • Character
Established	1994
CEEB code	173182
NCES School ID	A9501854
Grades	K–12
Gender	Coeducational
Student to teacher ratio	13:1
Language	English
Campus size	75 acres (30 ha)
Campus type	Suburban
Color(s)	Navy and green
Mascot	Knight
Accreditations	Association of Christian Schools International
Tuition	$9,000 - $13,300
Website	www.trinityacademy.org

Last updated June 02, 2024

Wichita Trinity Academy is a private Christian K-12 school in northeast Wichita, Kansas.

History

In the fall of 1994, Wichita Trinity Academy was established by three businesspersons: Bill Nath, Pete Ochs, and Bob Smith. In the spring preceding the school's opening, 20 acres (8.1 ha) of land had been donated to the cause and staff had been hired. Classes were initially held in the Central Community Church since the school could not afford to build a permanent school building. In its first year, Trinity Academy taught 61 students.^[2]

As the size of the Trinity Academy student body grew, administrators sold the original 20 acre plot and moved to a 75 acre (30 ha) plot in east Wichita. In 1998, the school opened a permanent $2.5 million building, financed through donations. By 2006, the school had grown to 266 students, making it the state's largest non-Catholic Christian high school. Another building campaign was held, with the intentions of expanding the school to accommodate a larger class size. The campaign raised $5 million, and in 2008, the expansion was complete, adding more classrooms, an auditorium, and a second gymnasium. The school continued to grow beyond 300 students. In 2013–2014, the school celebrated its 20th anniversary by unveiling a new $3.5 million football stadium and track. A cross-country track was added in 2014.^[2]

In 2016, an elementary and middle school.^[3] was added. The school opened at Eastminster Presbyterian, a nearby church. A new K-8 building was opened in January 2017, located south of the high school. Phase I of the new $5 million elementary and middle school includes 13 classrooms, a commons, a music room, a science room, a library, a kitchen, and several offices.^{[ citation needed ]}
Notable alumni include Ben Adler, former Kansas State football player, Morgan Burns, a former-athlete-turned-minister, Maycee Bell, a professional women’s soccer player, and Felix Johnson, a comedian and sports talk radio host.^{[ citation needed ]}

Athletics

Trinity Academy is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and the Central Plains League.^[4]

Policies

According to the Trinity Academy Statement of Faith, the school believes the following:
"Doctrines open to more than one interpretation by sincere, obedient, and loving Christians are not emphasized so that unity and peace in the fellowship of God’s people will not be disrupted. It is not the intention of the Board to cause division within the body of Christ by insisting that a student adheres to a particular interpretation of doctrines on which Christians may differ. When confronted with such subordinate doctrinal issues, students are encouraged to seek further counsel from their parents or pastor."^[5]

The school prohibits its students from engaging in sexual activity.^[6]

In 2016, the school sent contracts to the student body, stating that students may be expelled if they or their family members were revealed to be homosexual/LGBT and/or promoting homosexuality/LGBT.^[7] Tom Witt of Equality Kansas criticized the policy, saying that it punishes third parties for the actions of others. The school also received criticism on social media.^[6] In response to this, the administration said that it would not "necessarily deny admission to a student with same-sex attraction" and that it would not and has not rejected a student for having a sibling who identifies as LGBT. The school stated that they follow a Biblical worldview, and that it is the decision of the student and their family to attend the school based on these values.^[8]

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References

↑ "Search for Public Schools - Trinity Academy (A9501854)". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved January 3, 2024.
1 2 "About Us: History" (Archive). Trinity Academy. July 16, 2010.
↑ Riedl, Matt. "Trinity Academy to add K-8 school by 2017" (Archive). The Wichita Eagle . April 10, 2015. Retrieved on May 22, 2016.
↑ "Kansas State High School Activities Association". www.kshsaa.org. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
↑ "Statement of Faith - Trinity Academy". July 9, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
1 2 Seabrook, Lauren. "Wichita school responds to LGBT policy controversy" (Archive). KWCH . May 20, 2016. Retrieved on May 26, 2016.
↑ Buncome, Andrew. "Christian school in Kansas threatens to expel students if they have a gay family member" (Archive). The Daily Independent . Saturday May 21, 2016. Retrieved on May 22, 2016.
↑ Glas, Brittany. "Trinity Academy responds to report of expelling students with gay relatives" (Archive). KSNW-TV . May 20, 2016. Retrieved on May 26, 2016.