Frequently Asked Questions about Boston Trinity Academy

[frequently asked questions]

  1. What is the average class size?
    • 15 students per class
  2. What is the student/teacher ratio?
    • 10/1
  3. What are the academic requirements for graduation?
  4. Do you offer AP classes?
    • Every BTA student is required to take at least four AP classes. Seven AP classes are currently offered.
  5. What colleges are graduates attending?

    Partial Matriculation for BTA Classes 2006-2008

    Brandeis University Occidental College
    Dartmouth College Regis College
    Duke University Simmons College
    Gordon College Suffolk University
    Goucher College University of Massachusetts
    Johns Hopkins University University of Texas, Austin
    McGill University Vanderbilt University
    Middlebury College Wellesley College
  6. Is BTA an accredited independent school?
    • BTA is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
  7. To what associations and organizations does BTA belong?
    • BTA is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Association of Independent Schools in New England, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
    • The boys athletic teams compete in the Mass Bay Independent League.
    • The girls athletic teams compete in the Girls Independent League.
  8. What sports do you offer?
    • Students can compete in soccer, basketball, lacrosse, cross country, tennis, and, for boys, wrestling.
    • Athletics page
  9. Do you offer an arts program?
    • BTA offers both visual and performing arts. Students through grade 11 are required to take visual arts as an academic course.
    • Performing arts include middle and upper school choir, chapel band, step team, and drama. Plays have included Arms and the Man, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Tom Sawyer, and You Can’t Take It With You. All students must participate in at least one year of performing arts in the middle school and one year of performing arts in upper school.
    • Arts page
  10. Is Boston Trinity Academy affiliated with a church or denomination?
    • Boston Trinity Academy is an independent, non-denominational school rooted in the Christian faith. All students are required to take Biblical Studies classes examining both Old and New Testaments as well as theology and comparative religion.
  11. Are there students at BTA from other faiths besides Christianity?
    • While all faculty and trustees sign a statement of faith, BTA’s students come from all faith and non-faith backgrounds.
  12. How do students get to BTA?
    • Boston Trinity Academy is accessible by public transportation. The school is a five minute walk from the Hyde Park commuter rail station and a ten minute walk from the Fairmount commuter rail station. Students can also take an MBTA bus from the Forest Hills T-stop to a location within walking distance of the school.
    • MBTA website trip planning
    • Many students carpool to school while other students who are licensed drivers may drive themselves to school.
  13. What is the daily schedule for students at BTA?
  14. Do you accept applications for all grades?
    • Boston Trinity Academy accepts applications for students in grades 6 through 12, although most students enter in grades 6, 7, and 9.
  15. What kind of student does Boston Trinity Academy seek to enroll?
    • Boston Trinity Academy seeks students of integrity who display intellectual curiosity and a desire to excel not only academically, but also physically and creatively.
  16. How do I apply to BTA?
    • You can fill out our online application. A paper admission application can also be downloaded on our website or requested directly from the Admission Office at BTA, 617-364-3700, ext. 219.
    • In addition, you are required to submit a current transcript, schedule a tour and interview, and take the SSAT (school code #1758) or ISEE (school code #222754).
  17. Are entrance exams required for admission?
    • Applicants must take the SSAT or ISEE exam to be considered for admission. For test dates and locations for the ISEE exam, consult www.erbtest.org. For the SSAT, www.ssat.org.
  18. Is financial aid available?
    • Financial aid is available based on demonstrated need and BTA’s financial resources.
  19. When will I know if my child has been accepted to BTA?
    • Admission decisions are mailed out to families in mid-March. Registration agreements and deposits must be received by BTA by April 1.