Sacred Heart Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

265 Benham St
Hamden, CT 06514

Sacred Heart Academy Photo #1 - Students learn to work with many painting media such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor in this course that covers painting, design and visual concepts.

Sacred Heart Academy Photo #2 - AP Physics students prepare for the Yale Physics Olympics.

Sacred Heart Academy Photo #3 - Sacred Heart Academy: Where learning is fun!

Sacred Heart Academy, founded by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Roman Catholic tradition and committed to the expression of strong Christian values and intellectual growth, provides a challenging college preparatory education for young women.

The school is a community which promotes the growth of the whole person in a caring environment which encourages personal integrity, compassion, justice and a sense of responsibility to self, others and the needs of society.

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked CT School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 488 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,300
Application Deadline: Oct. 26
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Sacred Heart Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

488 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 30%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Oct. 26

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,300

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Admissions Director

Elaine M. Lamboley

Admissions Associate

Jennifer Alexandro

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sacred Heart Academy cost?

Sacred Heart Academy's tuition is approximately $12,300 for private students.

What is Sacred Heart Academy's ranking?

Sacred Heart Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Academy?

The application deadline for Sacred Heart Academy is Oct. 26.

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