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Academy Of The Sacred Heart

1250 Kensington Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304 -

School Notes Overview:

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is a unique educational institution in the Detroit metropolitan area. The Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 21 Sacred Heart schools in the United States and is linked to the educational works of the Religious of the Sacred Heart in 44 countries. We prepare our students to take their places as leaders in the community, corporations, schools and homes around the world. The Academy of the Sacred Heart is part of the network of 21 Sacred Heart schools in the United States, and of a worldwide community of Sacred Heart schools in 44 countries around the world. Linked philosophically and technologically, the network provides educational resources and collaborative opportunities for students and faculty. As a community, we believe the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education enable students to live lives of faith, intellectual excellence, responsibility to self and community and personal integrity. The Goals and Criteria provide the educational framework, national standards and inspiration for all that happens at the Academy....

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School Overview:

	Academy Of The Sacred Heart
School Membership(s)	Other religious school association(s) Independent Schools Association of the Central States National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery School - 12
Year Founded	1851
County	Oakland County, MI
Student Body
Total Students	525 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	16%	15%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 16 students
	Pre-K - 22 students
	Kind - 29 students
	Grade 1 - 23 students
	Grade 2 - 31 students
	Grade 3 - 32 students
	Grade 4 - 36 students
	Grade 5 - 44 students
	Grade 6 - 50 students
	Grade 7 - 52 students
	Grade 8 - 50 students
	Grade 9 - 31 students
	Grade 10 - 33 students
	Grade 11 - 41 students
	Grade 12 - 35 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	80 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Average Class Size	12
Number of AP Courses	5
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code	Formal (Uniform requirements vary by division)
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Tuition varies by division. Tuition assistance is available.
Acceptance Rate	85%
Head of School	Bridget Bearss, RSCJ
Admissions Director	Barbara Lopiccolo
Admissions Associate	Catherine Kozak
Sport
Total Sports Offered	13
	Sports
	Alpine Skiing	Basketball
	Cross Country	Dance
	Equestrian	Field Hockey
	Figure Skating	Golf
	Lacrosse	Soccer
	Softball	Tennis
	Volley Ball

School Notes:

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is a unique educational institution in the Detroit metropolitan area. The Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 21 Sacred Heart schools in the United States and is linked to the educational works of the Religious of the Sacred Heart in 44 countries. We prepare our students to take their places as leaders in the community, corporations, schools and homes around the world. The Academy of the Sacred Heart is part of the network of 21 Sacred Heart schools in the United States, and of a worldwide community of Sacred Heart schools in 44 countries around the world. Linked philosophically and technologically, the network provides educational resources and collaborative opportunities for students and faculty. As a community, we believe the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education enable students to live lives of faith, intellectual excellence, responsibility to self and community and personal integrity. The Goals and Criteria provide the educational framework, national standards and inspiration for all that happens at the Academy.
Profile last updated: 07/13/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (48304)	School Zip (48304)	(MI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	16,850 people	9,937,974 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	68%	24%
Population Average Age	47 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$102,767	$46,742
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.7 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	41 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	91% / 9%	71% / 29%