Academy Of The Sacred Heart (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 512 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Academy Of The Sacred Heart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Nursery	116
Pre-K	149
Kind	24
1	17
2	17
3	14
4	12
5	20
6	24
7	26
8	21
9	20
10	19
11	15
12	18

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1851

Colors

Navy Blue, Gold

Student Body

Total Students

512 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

33%

Average Class Size

12 students

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

Advanced Art: Portfolio PreparationAdvanced Biology - Life's Mechanisms

Advanced Computer Science PrinciplesAdvanced Graphic Design

AP CalculusAP Chemistry

AP Comparative Government & Politics (through SophieConnect)AP Computer Science (through SophieConnect)

AP Human Geography (through SophieConnect)AP Literature and Composition

AP Macroeconomics (through SophieConnect)AP Microeconomics (through SophieConnect)

AP Psychology (through SophieConnect)AP Statistics (through SophieConnect)

AP U.S. HistoryHonors Algebra 2

Honors American LiteratureHonors Biology

Honors ChemistryHonors European History

Honors GeometryHonors Physics

Honors PrecalculusHonors Seminar : Women's History in the United States (through SophieConnect)

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform requirements vary by division

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition varies by division. Tuition assistance is available.

% on Financial Aid

32%

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Rose Hacker

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBasketball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Forensics

Arts and Music Programs:

Eleventh Hour Theatre CompanyPerforming Arts Academy / HEART Enrichment

School Notes

The Academy of the Sacred Heart was founded in 1851 and is Michigan`s oldest independent school.
It is a Catholic, college-preparatory school for girls (infant-Grade 12) and boys (infant-Grade 8) of many cultures and faiths.
The Academy is a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, which includes 25 schools in the U.S.-Canada and affiliation with the Society of the Sacred Heart in 41 countries around the world.

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is a learning community of exceptional difference that develops creative leaders of intellect, soul and character. Our unparalleled educational community spans 25 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada and 41 countries around the world.
Rooted in more than 170 years of experience, young women and men educated at the Academy of the Sacred Heart are guided to first-tier colleges and universities of their choice and ultimately become leaders in corporations, communities, families and service-based organizations. We begin with infants and graduate leaders.
Small by design and consistent with the mission expressed through theGoals and Criteriaof Sacred Heart education, we focus on each child`s God-given talents and stretch self-discovery and excellence through classical studies and experiential educational opportunities. Our graduates stand out for their self-understanding, confidence, personal commitment to a life of integrity and service, and strong, active faith in God.
The Sacred Heart experience changes the world, one child at a time. We are an exceptional community of choice for those families who are looking forthe unique blend of education, faith and preparation for the future that is the Sacred Heart difference.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Academy Of The Sacred Heart?

The acceptance rate of Academy Of The Sacred Heart is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Academy Of The Sacred Heart's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Michigan with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Academy Of The Sacred Heart offer?

Academy Of The Sacred Heart offers 14 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball. Academy Of The Sacred Heart is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for most sports offered.

What is Academy Of The Sacred Heart's ranking?

Academy Of The Sacred Heart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Academy Of The Sacred Heart?

The application deadline for Academy Of The Sacred Heart is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event

Date

First Day of School

August 31, 2026 (Monday)

US First Day of Service

September 17, 2026 (Thursday)

NO SCHOOL: Fall Break (Infant - Gr. 12)

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

NO SCHOOL (Infant - Gr. 12): Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

NO SCHOOL (Infant - Gr. 12): Thanksgiving Break

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bloomfield Hills, MI is $26,224 for elementary schools and $26,674 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bloomfield Hills, MI is 63% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).