Holy Trinity High School is a co-educational learning environment located centrally in Hicksville, Nassau County, New York on Long Island. Education is based on New York State Education Standards with a strong emphasis on Religious Studies. It is operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. It is particularly well known for its Performing Arts Department and theatrical performances. Academic program HTHS was selected by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the most outstanding high schools in the nation. It is accredited by AdvancED, North Central Association and the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. Holy Trinity has Regents exams in the following subject areas: Integrated Algebra, Math B, Global History and Geography, US History, English, Spanish, French, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Physics. In order to enroll in the school must take the Catholic High School Entrance Exam. Guidance Resource Center using the COIN Career Community electronically links students, high schools and colleges for career and financial aid exploration and direct application for college admission. Comprehensive Visual Arts Program includes fine art, commercial art, computer graphics, CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) and architectural design. Computer technology Over 500 computers are available to students in networked labs, the library media center, classrooms, and the Guidance Resource Center; all have Internet access. In 2016 Chromebooks were introduced for the freshmen, and by 2020 every student had their own Chromebook. Advanced Placement and College Level Courses Holy Trinity has a wide variety of AP (Advanced Placement) courses available to students who qualify: AP World History, AP US History, AP Government and Politics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry (2008–2009 school year), AP Physics B, AP Calculus AB, AP English Literature, AP English Language, AP Spanish. These classes require rigorous work and studying in preparation for the national AP exam which is held in early May. Many requirements must be met to take an AP class. Averages and ability are major components as to whether or not students get into the program. Holy Trinity offers college courses in which students can earn college credits from St. John's University: Spanish, English, French, St. John's University Art Program, Economics. These are college level courses. Students taking them are expected to maintain certain averages and complete all components of the course. Religion courses In addition to a students "core credit classes," each student is required to take four years of religious education.