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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School

#11 in Best Catholic High Schools in Pittsburgh Area
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • Coraopolis, PA
  • 62 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      B-
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Sports
      B+
    About Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School...
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    Address
    1504 Woodcrest Avenue
    Coraopolis, PA 15108
    Telephone
    (412) 264-5140
    Website
    olsh.org

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    Interview Required
    No
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    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $10,850
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    46%
    Average Financial Aid
    $4,657
    From Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School

    Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (OLSH) is the largest, most comprehensive, private, independent, co-ed Catholic high school in the greater Pittsburgh area. Faith is central to the OLSH experience, which includes multiple opportunities to celebrate, develop, and experience faith on a daily basis. OLSH’s family atmosphere, impeccably maintained facilities and up-to-date technology provide the ideal learning environment. Each student at OLSH is guided to achieve their highest potential and encouraged to take advantage of a range of academic opportunities, supports and programs. The OLSH AP Advantage Program, featuring unique partnerships with the University of Notre Dame and Johns Hopkins University, provides opportunities for advanced learning and accomplishment. Outside of the classroom, OLSH students, from 30 different school districts in Western PA, Ohio, and West Virginia, discover their passions through a wide array of award-winning athletic, arts, and academic programs.

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    Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1190
    121 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    38 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 17 responses
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    • Youthtowne events, dances
      29%
    • Pep rallies and basketball games
      24%
    • None
      12%
    • Spring Musical
      12%
    • Freshman welcome mass
      6%
    • Homecoming
      6%
    • Ring day for juniors
      6%

      Students

      Diversity
      B-
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      312
      70%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.10 responses
      90%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.10 responses
      80%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.10 responses

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      10:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      77%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.13 responses
      Poll
      92%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.13 responses
      Poll
      69%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.13 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      B
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      High
      Boys Athletic Participation
      High
      83%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.6 responses
      33%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
      67%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
      Living in the Area
      A
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?
      1. Cost of Living
        B-
      2. Good for Families
        A
      3. Housing
        A-
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Median Household Income
      $78,264
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $940
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $205,800
      National
      $184,700

      Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School Reviews

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      OLSH prepared me extremely well for life beyond high school. I received opportunities that I could not have had at other schools, because the school is small enough that you matter and have a voice, but large enough to provide a wealth of options for activities, athletics, and more. In some cases, OLSH offers activities and support that are not even available in larger public school settings. The teachers truly care about you, many of them are even coaches or run activities at OLSH. OLSH is a family, a word that can sound cliche, but is true of the school community. The fact that it is an independent school and not diocesan is also a draw, because they make decisions independently under the guidance of the Felician Sisters and can do so without diocesan approval or oversight. My closest friends are still the people I went to high school with -- I even married my high school sweetheart! We can't wait until our children are old enough to attend too!
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      Let me preface with I enjoyed my sport so much, made amazing friends, and had some wonderful teachers and coaches. That being said, OLSH was not a bad school. However, there were some red flags throughout my four years there. It was perceived to me that the school involved a LOT of politics into what students received certain advantages as well as who were awarded notably and repetitively. So, to the equal opportunists of the world— this may not be the school for you. Secondly, you can expect a degree of sexist undertones. Of course, some of the dress coding was necessary and appropriate. However, the amount of times girls were dress coded when it was unnecessary, and in my opinion an abuse of power, was ridiculous. The dress coding was inconsistent and not enforced appropriately. One of the worst things to happen at my time at OLSH was taking away the homecoming dance. If you enjoy a classic high school tradition of homecoming, take OLSH off your list. Other than that, pretty good.
      OLSH had so many different activities to be a part of that it basically became like my second home. Having spent so much time there as a student and then returning for my younger siblings' events, I've seen how the school has evolved to include additional AP courses, stronger athletics, and award-winning arts programs. The faculty/staff members are extremely personable and always remember my family when they see us. Courses are challenging but it's not hard to find support. I firmly believe that I did well in college because of the preparation that I received from OLSH. Overall, the school has a really great atmosphere that you won't find anywhere else.