Applying to Holy Trinity

Incoming Freshmen

We are now accepting admission applications for the 2021-2022 school year. To successfully apply for the Class of 2025, the following items must be completed. Submit all completed admission forms and documents to admissions@holytrinity-hs.org.

Take Entrance Exam at Holy Trinity. Both in-person and remote entrance exam options will be offered (each family will need to decide whether their student will take the exam in-person at Holy Trinity or remotely at home). You can reserve your place for the Entrance Exam HERE.
Click the link for Holy Trinity Online Admission Application.
Copies of 6th and 7th grade full-year, and 8th grade first or second quarter report cards.
Copy of 7th grade standardized test scores (NWEA, Aspire, iReady, etc.). It would be acceptable to submit standardized test scores from 6th grade if you did not have 7th grade.
OPTIONAL – Financial Assistance Application: English or Spanish. Submit along with copies of the family’s 2019 or 2020 tax return and two most recent paystubs from all working adults in the household.
A copy of your student’s IEP/Plan 504 plan (if applicable)

Have you taken the Catholic entrance exam at another location? Contact us to learn more about transferring your test scores.

Incoming Freshmen: Entrance Exam

The entrance exam is an important step for current 8th graders to become a Tiger. Holy Trinity offers the STS High School Placement Test, the same test offered by all Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago. By taking the exam at Holy Trinity, prospective students become eligible to receive academic scholarships and apply for financial assistance.

Please CLICK HERE to RSVP for the Entrance Exam.

Students Must Bring:

$25 testing fee (cash, credit card, or check made payable to Holy Trinity; If you paid online, let us know when you check in on test day)
A copy of your IEP/504 plan (required for testing accommodations if applicable)
Two #2 pencils
Copies of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade report cards and standardized test scores
Document Release Form (optional)
Financial Assistance Application – New Student (optional)

Already taken the test? Contact us to learn more about transferring your test scores.

Register for the Entrance Exam

1Extrance Exam Registration

Yes, please contact me about scheduling a make-up date for the Entrance Exam.

Student Name *

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Student Email *

Current School *

Preferred Date *

Chose your preferred date to take the entrance exam on any weekday morning, from 7:45 to 11:30 a.m., that Holy Trinity is in session. Note: Your date is not confirmed until a member of the Admissions team reaches out to you.

Transfer Students

Holy Trinity High School accepts transfer students at all grade levels at the beginning of each school year and at the start of second semester. Students interested in transferring to Holy Trinity do not need to take an entrance exam. All applications are reviewed based on the student’s academic performance, attendance and behavior at their current high school. To apply, submit all completed admission forms and documents to admissions@holytrinity-hs.org.

Click the link for Holy Trinity’s Online Admission Application
Discipline & Attendance Record
Unofficial transcript (from all years in high school).
One letter of recommendation from a teacher or dean (recommendations should be sent by teacher/dean directly to admissions@holytrinity-hs.org).
OPTIONAL – Financial Assistance Application: English or Spanish. Submit along with copies of the family’s 2019 or 2020 tax return and two most recent paystubs from all working adults in the household.
If applicable, a copy of the student’s IEP/Plan 504 plan

For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact us:

Contact the Admissions Team

Thank you for your interest in Holy Trinity High School in Chicago, IL! We look forward to hearing from you.