Sacred Heart-Griffin High School

1200 W Washington Street, Springfield, IL, 62702-0627
Tel: (217)787-1595
Grades: 9 - 12 | 780 students
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SHG is recognized by the American College Testing’s research report for proving “that core courses can be made rigorous and that rigorous content can be effectively taught to students.” At SHG, each student is assisted to achieve a level of academic excellence commensurate with his/her ability. "Sacred Heart-Griffin is a Catholic, Dominican high school that welcomes a diverse student population to pursue academic excellence in a community of faith."

School Overview:
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1895
Student Body
Total Students 780 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 12% (IL School Avg.: 38%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 15:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 24 students
Number of AP Courses 9 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average ACT score 24
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(polo shirt with logo and khaki pants or navy blue skirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jun. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,275
Tuition Notes per year
% on Financial Aid 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,330
Sports
Total Sports Offered 16 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Diving
Football Golf
Ice Hockey Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Wrestling

School Notes:

  • SHG is recognized by the American College Testing’s research report for proving “that core courses can be made rigorous and that rigorous content can be effectively taught to students.” At SHG, each student is assisted to achieve a level of academic excellence commensurate with his/her ability. \\\"Sacred Heart-Griffin is a Catholic, Dominican high school that welcomes a diverse student population to pursue academic excellence in a community of faith.\\\"

    • Profile last updated: 09/05/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Sacred Heart-Griffin High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
St Agnes Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.3 mi. away
Calvary Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0.8 mi. away
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.1 mi. away
Blessed Sacrament
Gr. K-9 | 1.4 mi. away
Cathedral Grade School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.4 mi. away

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