SHA Facts

Mission

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.

Location

SHA is located on the 125-acre property of the United States Provincialate of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

265 Benham Street
Hamden, CT 06514
Phone: 203-288-2309
Fax: 203-230-9680

School

Catholic college preparatory school for girls
Grades 9-12
40 clubs and organizations
22 teams competing in 13 interscholastic sports

Students

495 enrolled
90% Roman Catholic
55 Connecticut towns
100% of seniors are accepted to four-year colleges

Faculty and Staff

56 dedicated educators, including 6 Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
80% hold advanced degrees

Academics

104 course offerings, including 12 Advanced Placement Courses, and several courses awarding college credit through University of Connecticut's Early College Experience
Average class size: 18 students
Student-to-faculty ratio: 9:1

Tuition and Financial Aid 2009-2010

$9,900 tuition
$520 laptop leasing fee
Financial aid and scholarships available

Accreditations

The New England Association of Schools and Colleges
The Connecticut Department of Education

Affiliations

Connecticut Association of Schools
Connecticut Association of Independent Schools
National Catholic Educational Association