Welcome to Sacred Heart Academy

Sacred Heart Academy empowers young women to strive ever higher by fostering a foundation of moral and spiritual values, a sense of purpose and responsibility, and the confidence to lead with love and integrity. 

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Shubert Theatre

SHA students let their talents shine in our award-winning theater program. Under the direction of theater veteran MaryLee Delaney, our annual musical lights up the legendary stage of the Shubert Theater in New Haven, where students work alongside theater professionals on performance, set design, lighting, sound, and costuming.

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Excelsior Enrichment Program

A SHA education extends beyond traditional academics. Every Friday, guest speakers, group discussions, and hands-on activities enhance student knowledge on topics such as spirituality, social justice, physical and emotional wellness, and more.

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DNA Sequencing / Biotech
DNA Sequencing / Biotech

At SHA, students not only study scientific breakthroughs—they make them. In a college-level biotechnology program not typical of a high-school setting, students embark on high-tech gene discovery work that has resulted in dozens of published sequences in GenBank, the National Institutes of Health genetic sequence database.

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Bloomberg Financial Program

SHA prepares young women to confidently explore leadership roles in a digital- and globally-focused jobs market by bringing the real worlds of business and finance to the classroom. Here, students gain valuable hands-on experience as they learn to research, analyze, and compete in the global economy.

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SHAAt-a-Glance

Average Class Size
18
Average
Class Size
AP Courses
22
AP Courses
Degrees
91%
Of Faculty
Hold Advanced Degrees
Varsity Sports
14
Varsity Sports
With 23 Teams
Graduates
83%
Of STUDENTS
Score Above Average in AP Exams
DNA Sequences
34
DNA Sequences
Published in GenBank

recent College acceptances

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