Academy Of The Sacred Heart

1250 Kensington Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304 - View a map of this schoolMap

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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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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/Preschool - 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 SkiingBasketball
Cross CountryDance
EquestrianField Hockey
Figure SkatingGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballTennis
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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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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