Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy

440 St. Katherine Dr., La Canada Flintridge, CA, 91011-0910
Tel: (626)685-8333
Grades: 9 - 12 | 400 students
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An integrated life of study, prayer, service, and community, predicated on the motto of Veritas – truth – constitutes the pillars of Dominican life, and the foundation of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. In the spirit of Saint Dominic and Mother Maria Pia Backes, foundress of the Mission San Jose Dominican Sisters, FSHA was established in 1931 for the education of young women. FSHA shares in the 800-year heritage of the Dominican Order of Preachers, which is embedded in Catholic faith. A Catholic, Dominican vision of education commits FSHA to educating the whole person in an educational setting that allows adolescent girls to flourish into young women who are well-prepared for college and beyond. To this end, FSHA strives to partner with parents in the formation of their daughters. FSHA recognizes the interdependence of physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, social and environmental health, and their benefits for learning. Thus, FSHA offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, outstanding visual and performing arts, an excellent athletic program, a dynamic campus ministry and service program, unique leadership opportunities in clubs, athletics and co-curricular opportunities.

School Overview:
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1931
Student Body
Total Students 400 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 59% (CA School Avg.: 44%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 25 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score 1728
Average ACT score 24
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Red jacket and plaid skirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 14 / Feb. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost $20,250
% on Financial Aid 25%
Acceptance Rate 57%
Admissions Director Luana Castellano
Admissions Associate Catherine O'Brien

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    • Academic excellence is the core of FSHA, and the school's broad curriculum prepares graduates well for their journey into higher education.
    • As with virtually all alumnae, 100% of the Class of 2012 will attend college. These talented young women were the recipients of many academic, athletic and leadership scholarships at a variety of universities and colleges throughout the country.
    • Students at each grade level participate in spiritual retreats led by adult and trained peer counselors, and include one- and two-day retreats for underclasswomen, a four-day retreat to Catalina Island for juniors, and two days of prayer and a four-day Kairos retreat for seniors.
    • Students are trained as peer leaders in LIFE (Living in Faith Experience), as Journey leaders and as Kairos leaders, all of whom help lead retreats.
    • The visual and performing arts program has, from the school's inception, always been a vital part of the FSHA curriculum. In addition to being able to select from a wide variety of arts classes, students present a full-scale musical production each year, plus a drama or comedy on the alternate semester.
    • Members of the school's dance companies, and from all dance classes, stage a dance concert in the spring of each year, featuring not only FSHA dancers but also student choreography. Dance students also perform in the annual musical.
    • Four musical recitals are held each year to showcase piano, chamber music, orchestra, advanced musicians, contemporary band and choral. Student musicians may also play for school liturgies, the student musical and at graduation.
    • Art students display their work at the annual art show while also contributing their talents by helping produce backdrops for theatrical productions and illustrating the school's literary magazine.
    • The Academy believes that the opportunity for participation in selected athletic activities is a vital part of the educational experience.
    • Freshmen must take a full year of Physical Education/Health, but all students are encouraged to try out for a team. Consistently, well over 70% of the student body in any given year participates in athletics.
    • Clubs keep our students busy. Time is set aside each week for members to meet and plan activities, which may range from a bake sale by the math club and a mime-a-thon by Thespians to a limerick contest by the literary club or "toga day" by the Latin club.
    • Approximately 25% of the Academy's student body receives some form of scholarship or financial aid. During the 2011-12 academic year, close to $700,000 was awarded in financial aid to qualified students.
    • Additionally, between four and six incoming freshmen who demonstrate outstanding achievement in academics, entrance exam results, co-curricular activities, service to school and community, and based on teacher/principal recommendations receive merit scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $8,000.
    • The original mission-style buildings, which were designed in 1927 by noted Southern California architect Myron Hunt, overlook the San Gabriel Valley and the Pasadena Rose Bowl from the crest of the San Rafael hills.

    Profile last updated: 12/07/2012

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