Sacred Heart High School

34 Convent Avenue, Yonkers, NY, 10703-0107 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Founded in 1923, Sacred Heart High School is a Co-Educational Catholic Parish High School which has served Yonkers and surrounding areas for more than 85 years. Sacred Heart students follow a strong college preparatory curriculum with Honors, Advanced Placement and College Level courses, as well as a challenging Regents track program. We support the diverse needs of our students and cultivate their love of learning, growth in character, and commitment to service in a structured, nurturing environment. Sacred Heart High School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Our students participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, including an excellent performing arts program as well as a challenging athletic program....

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School Overview:

 
Sacred Heart High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1923
County Westchester County, NY
Student Body
Total Students 380 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color 10% 19%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 95 students
Grade 10 - 95 students
Grade 11 - 94 students
Grade 12 - 96 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 29 teachers
Average Class Size 25
Number of AP Courses 9
Advanced Courses
CL PsychologyCL Pre Calculus
CL EnglishCL College Success
CL Business ManagementAP History
AP GovernmentAP English
AP Biology 
This School
(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:17 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 185 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,000
Tuition Notes General Fee $350 Registration Fee $150
Admissions Director Joann Melendez
Sport
Total Sports Offered 11
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
BowlingCheering
DanceFootball
SoccerSoftball
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Winter Track 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 11
 
Extracurriculars
Art ClubFall & Spring Enrichment Programs
International TravelNational Honor Society
Peer MinistrySADD
Sacred Heart PlayersStudent Council
Student NewspaperVocal Ensemble
Yearbook 

School Notes:

  • Sacred Heart is a parish co-educational high school whose mission is to embody the loving spirit of the Sacred Heart of Jesus through faith and scholarship. We support the diverse needs of our students and cultivate their love of learning, growth in character, and commitment to service in a structured, nurturing environment. Sacred Heart High School inspires students to recognize and develop their talents for themselves and for the good of others.
  • Profile last updated: 10/02/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (10703)
School Zip (10703)
(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate) 20,410 people 18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 25% 32%
Population Average Age 37 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $41,578 $44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.6 rooms 4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 57 years old 58 years old
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Zipcode (10703)


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% Owning / % Renting 47% / 53% 41% / 59%

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