Sacred Heart Academy (SHA) is an all-girl Roman Catholic school located on the Ursuline Campus in Crescent Hill. The academy was founded on the core values of community, reverence, service, and leadership. SHA is surrounded by 48 acres of serene nature in the middle of the city, creating a unique setting for learning and development. SHA is an International Baccalaureate World School, offering both the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. SHA students have the option to choose from 38 college-level courses. This framework for teaching and learning is research-based, relevant, and real-world in order to provide a global, 21st-century education for every child. The SHA education is focused on inquiry and exploration instead of memorization. The intention is for SHA students to become problem solvers, creative thinkers, and innovators. SHA offers an impressive number of clubs for wide-ranging interests. Just a few examples are the Fandom Club, the Black Student Union, the Hack Club, and the VEX Robotics Club. There are many more available to help students find their interests. SHA also has many sports teams, including cheerleading, dance, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, basketball, and others. The academy offers retreats, camps, and summer programs for its students and community.
Sacred Heart Academy
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
3175 Lexington Rd,
Louisville, KY
748
Students
A
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.76
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$16,454
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A+
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
29
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
9
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99.4%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
100%
White
81%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
8.5%
Hispanic
2.7%
Black
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Best All Girls Schools in Kentucky
#3
Best Catholic Schools in Kentucky
#3
Best HS For Athletes in Kentucky
Specialty School Programs
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Kentucky
409 Students
University of Louisville
162 Students
University of Cincinnati
145 Students
Western Kentucky University
117 Students
Bellarmine University
102 Students
Miami University
94 Students
University of South Carolina
92 Students
University of Tennessee
85 Students
Vanderbilt University
84 Students
Xavier University
84 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
148 Students
Biology
111 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
107 Students
Psychology
91 Students
Nursing
81 Students
Marketing
55 Students
Political Science and Government
54 Students
Pre-Law Studies
51 Students
Criminology
32 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
32 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/15/2024
I loved my time at SHA, as well as now being a parent of a SHA student. The school is welcoming, inclusive and academically rigorous. SHA keeps up with the times, meaning they listen to the students wants and needs and are able to work with them to make their experience a positive one.
6/27/2023
I loved the sisterhood created at Scared Heart Academy. I met so many amazing people and started to feel like I had a great community the last two years. Moreover, with the IB programmed I was challenged to the right level. However, I do feel like SHA can always work on being more apparent with what happens and try to work on being genuinely more diverse.
1/12/2023
I've been here for 4 years and I can't wait to leave. I'm counting down the days. I wish I went to Assumption.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/30/2023
Our children have benefitted from an amazing Ursuline education. The teachers are supportive and willing to meet the needs of students in their classes. The IB approach to learning helped our children become thinkers and leaders.
4/13/2023
Some exceptional teachers and solid curriculum. Very rote learning methods, though, lots of homework and cog in the wheel activities. Would like to see more critical thinking methods, but solid for college prep. The biggest negative is the abysmally rude office staff, not sure why every phone call a...
2/15/2023
Very good experience for us. She is motivated to excel in both academics as well as sports. The school has allowed her to move into more advanced classes as she becomes more comfortable with the material. They have been supportive, and our daughter enjoys the competition and great results. The confi...
4/2/2022
horrible. they do not support anyones choices. etc
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Map
About Crescent Hill
List Price Range
$144K - $984K
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$411,725
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
43%
Household Income
$111,115
% of College Grads
67.9%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,934 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
40.6%
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