Sacred Heart Academy
- Private, Catholic, All-Girls
- HAMDEN, CT
All-Girls School
Sacred Heart Academy
- grade AOverall Grade
- Private, Catholic, All-Girls
- 9-12
- HAMDEN, CT
- Rating 4.37 out of 5 234 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Sportsgrade A
About
Applying
Application Deadline
December 1
Application Fee
$60
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
No data available
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$18,900
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
No data available
Average Financial Aid
No data available
From Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school for young women conveniently located off the Merit Parkway on 127 acres of scenic property in Hamden, CT.
Sacred Heart Academy empowers young women to strive ever higher by fostering a foundation of moral and spiritual values, a sense of purpose and responsibility, and the confidence to lead with love and integrity.
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Sacred Heart Academy Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1180
193 responses
Average ACT
28
35 responses
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Only At SHA - Excelsior Opportunities
Sacred Heart Academy inspires young women to help build a better world by providing more opportunities to reach beyond a traditional high school curriculum. These Excelsior Opportunities encourage students to foster their voice, build their confidence, and develop their leadership skills. It’s a distinction you’ll find only at SHA, and it’s a benefit SHA students carry with them for life.
Culture & Safety
Poll
91%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 32 responsesPoll
81%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 32 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
369
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 34 responses88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 34 responses88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 34 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1Poll
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 46 responsesPoll
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 46 responsesPoll
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 46 responsesMap
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
83%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 29 responses59%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 29 responses86%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 29 responses- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$75,043
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,223
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$259,400
National
$244,900Sacred Heart Academy Reviews
Rating 4.37 out of 5 234 reviews
I love going to work every day at Sacred Heart Academy! This is a place where girls grow into young women, learn leadership skills, thrive in the classroom and in our athletic and extra-curricular programs. It is a place where it is ok to be smart and focused yet at the same time know when to have fun. It's a place where girls can be themselves and not be afraid to ask questions in the classroom for fear of being made fun of. They have freedom to learn, to question, to dream, to plan, to research, to prepare, to set the course for their future. They work hard but they also play hard. It's my privilege to watch them grow right before our eyes and challenge themselves in ways they never dreamed of when they first walked through the doors.
Seriously would not have wanted to go to any other high school. I have made my best friends here. There is an unmatched school spirit-energy, especially for an all-girls high school. The academics are rigorous but teachers will work with you; they want to see you succeed. There have been several instances where my college peers have complained about their new workload/material, but SHA truly has prepared me - to the point that I am able to bust out 8-page honors-level research papers in less than two days!
Sacred Heart Academy is great to teach. There is an amazing atmosphere to work! All staff, teachers, administrators, principal, and president are incredible people. Everyone is friendly, polite, and respectful. All your creative ideas will be allowed to analyze and realize. If you enjoy teaching, SHA is the right place for you! I am really happy to work at SHA!