Academy of the Sacred Heart

Founded in 1818 by St. Philippine Duchesne, the Academy of the Sacred Heart educates children in grades Pre-K through 8 (grades 7 & 8 are single-gender). A distinctive educational experience is rooted in the love of God, centered in an awareness of the uniqueness of each child, steeped in 192 years of history and nourished by a desire to balance all aspects of a child's growth: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, relational, social and physical.

The Academy of the Sacred Heart values academic excellence and inspires in children a lifelong love of learning. With a rigorous curriculum at all grade levels, students grow in the ability to think creatively, critically and reflectively, developing strong study habits and organization skills. A challenging curriculum is enhanced by an emphasis on writing, international language and global studies, comprehensive technology instruction, acclaimed art and music programs, and daily physical education classes for every student.

At the heart of successful learning is the student-teacher relationship. Small classes enable teachers to engage students in active, student-centered lessons that allow them to develop both conceptual and experiential knowledge. Numbers tell much of the story: median standardized test scores for Academy students are typically 10-12 points above regional and national averages, and 99% of graduates gain admittance to their first-choice high school.