Many residents of Providence are surprised to know that Downtown Providence's Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts has roots in the Dominican borough of South Providence. In 2007, Trinity’s founders asked community members what they felt was missing in the city's school system. As a result of those conversations, a new school with a focus on the arts was born.
Trinity opened its doors to a small class of 34 students in the fall of 2010 and has since grown to serve over 200 students in seventh through 12th grade. Located right in the center of the “Creative Capital,” the school fits perfectly into the artistic community of Providence.
The goal of the school is to cultivate unfettered creativity and an artist’s mentality among students. Trinity’s nationally recognized performing arts program allows students to study core academic subjects in conjunction with an Arts Pathway curriculum in film, dance, music and theater. The school’s interdisciplinary curriculum provides workshops hosted by visiting artists and dual enrollment classes at local colleges and universities.
Teachers encourage students to view art as a catalyst for learning and healing. However, they balance their nurturing teaching methods with a strong stance on artist resilience, reminding students that despite setbacks and failures, the show must go on.
Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts
Charter Middle, High School
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Grade 7-12
275 Westminster St,
Providence, RI
School Details
Head of School
Elizabeth Richards-hegnauer
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
980
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
B-
B
B-
C
B+
C+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.48
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Reading Proficiency
22%
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Math Proficiency
12%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
25
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Full Time Teachers
25
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Teachers in First or Second Year
43.5%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
500
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Number of AP Courses
1
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
11.1%
State Average
31.4%
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Science
6.7%
State Average
13.3%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
219:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
55.6%
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Male
43.2%
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Hispanic
70.2%
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Black
17.6%
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White
7.3%
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Two or more races
2%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
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Native American
1.5%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Rhode Island
38 Students
Rhode Island College
36 Students
Boston University
23 Students
Brown University
22 Students
New York University
16 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston
16 Students
Providence College
13 Students
Johnson & Wales University- Providence
13 Students
Northeastern University
11 Students
Boston College
10 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
11 Students
Psychology
8 Students
Business
7 Students
Political Science and Government
5 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
5 Students
Finance
4 Students
Pre-Law Studies
4 Students
Film and Video Studies
4 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
4 Students
Veterinary Technician and Assistant
4 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/30/2023
Tapa has brought me many opportunities and accomplishments which I'm very grateful for but i do wish the academics were a bit more challenging
9/14/2016
The entire process is pretty easy and its just a matter of using your ears to listen and your brain.
9/14/2016
Not every student is perfect but not every teacher is perfect as well. Everyone grows up with different self values and different ideas of what struggle is. Sometimes teachers fail to see the hurt behind a students smile or sadness. Same goes for the student. There's is only a number of student i know would go up to a teacher and ask them if they are okay or hows everything if they need anything. and maybe that;'s were the student teacher bond needs to be created.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/3/2020
NOT ONLY DOES THE ENTIRE STAFF PROMOTE EDUCATION BUT ARTISTIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND ALL CAREER BUILDING NEEDS FROM THE START! THEY ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST!
10/16/2014
TAPA- Trinity Academy Performing Arts Its a Great school built on strong Curriculum programing & Integrating Arts; Dance, Music, Film & Theater.
5/19/2014
School is great just needs to be better organized and staff needs to be more mature and professional in certain areas. shouldnt be considered a college prep. needs more help in various areas
4/19/2014
Trinity Academy is amazing school in a little RI state. It's the only opportunity for latino and low income family population to get the performing education. Trinity is the only resources to start.
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Map
List Price Range
$215K - $2M
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$639,223
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
89%
Average Household Income
$122,711
% of College Grads
74.7%
Median Age
32
Average House Size
868 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
49.4%
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Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts is a charter school for students in grades 7-12 located at 275 Westminster St in Providence, RI. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 211 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 980. The average home value in this area is $639,223. Discover additional schools in the area, like Paul Cuffee Charter School, Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College, Charette Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Providence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts.