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B- 4.5 Connecticut, US
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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B-
Matriculation C
Academics B
Extracurriculars A-
Community B+
Reviews B
Students at Sacred Heart Academy, a premier Catholic/Core Knowledge school, learn to live the message of Jesus Christ in the Catholic tradition, and to acquire sound scholastic abilities. Sacred Heart Academy does this by creating an atmosphere of empathy, faith, respect, and community team work. This is accomplished by developing and enhancing a diversity of culture, experience, people, learning techniques, and learning styles.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$18,800
Enrollment
381
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
91%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
AP
21
Average SAT Score
1179
Class Size
18

Matriculation

(2021-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#3 Harvard College 1 +
#3 Stanford University 1 +
#3 Yale University 1 +
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#10 Duke University 1 +
#10 Northwestern University 1 +
LAC #2 Amherst College 1 +

Academics

AP Courses

(21)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
French Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
French Language and Culture
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Physics 1
Computer Science Principles
Chinese Language and Culture
Environmental Science
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Music Theory
World History
English Literature and Composition
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Sports

(11)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(36)
Alethea (School Newspaper)
Anime Club
Black Student Union
Bloomberg Financial Club
Book Club
Campus Ministry
Alethea (School Newspaper)
Anime Club
Black Student Union
Bloomberg Financial Club
Book Club
Campus Ministry
Clelian (Yearbook)
Creative Writing
Drama Guild
Earth Club
Excelsior Club
Francophone Club
Hand Bell Choir
Math League
Medical Research Club
Myth and Cultures Club
PRISM (Literary Magazine)
Programming Club
SHAdes at SHA
SHArk Spirit Club
Ski/Snowboarding Club
Social Outreach Club
S.T.A.R. Club (Student Technology Assistance Resource)
Visual Arts Club
Wellness and Meditation Club
Student Council/Class Office
Peer Connection
Campus Ministry Leadership Team
Kairos Retreat Leadership Team
Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta)
National Honor Society (NHS)
Science National Honor Society
Spanish National Honor Society
French National Honor Society
Latin National Honor Society
Chinese National Honor Society
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Arts

(11)
Chamber Choir
Choir
Drama
Orchestra
Theater
Digital Photography
Chamber Choir
Choir
Drama
Orchestra
Theater
Digital Photography
Media
Painting
Portfolio
Studio Art
Video Production
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Contact Info

http://www.sacredhearthamden.org
265 Benham Street, Hamden, CT 06514
203-288-2309
elamboley@sacredhearthamden.org
Connecticut

Basic Info

All-girls
Day School Grades: 9-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1946
Campus Size: 125 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Interview: Skype, On Campus
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Frequently Ask Questions about Sacred Heart Academy

Tell me a bit about Sacred Heart Academy.
Sacred Heart Academy is All-girls private day school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1946 , and currently has about 381 students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.sacredhearthamden.org.
Does Sacred Heart Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Sacred Heart Academy is offering 21 AP courses.

Sacred Heart Academy also have 91% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Sacred Heart Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2021-2023, some students attended Princeton University, Harvard College, Stanford University, Yale University and Johns Hopkins University.
What is the application requirement for Sacred Heart Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Sacred Heart Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Sacred Heart Academy?
The day tuition for Sacred Heart Academy in 2024 is $18,800 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at elamboley@sacredhearthamden.org .
Where is Sacred Heart Academy located?
Sacred Heart Academy is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is Sacred Heart Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Sacred Heart Academy is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Sacred Heart Academy has been favorited by 11 users.
How do I complete an application for Sacred Heart Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Sacred Heart Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Sacred Heart Academy’s official site: http://www.sacredhearthamden.org or call them at 203-288-2309.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Sacred Heart Academy?
Yes, here are few: Cedarhurst School, Hamden Hall Country Day School and St. Francis Home For Children.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Sacred Heart Academy?
The overall rating for Sacred Heart Academy is B-.

The section ratings of Sacred Heart Academy are:
C for Matriculation
B for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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Cost of Living Higher than average 47%
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