The education is strong and the bonds of community are lasting at Flintridge Sacred Heart.
Love, respect and compassion are the underpinnings which support the people, the place and the programs that make us who we are.
For more than 85 years, the Dominican Sisters and their colleagues have nurtured the dreams, intellectual curiosity and goals of young women in a quiet yet powerful way.
We celebrate the achievements of the thousands of young women who have passed through our doors and look with hope to the many young women who come to share the joys of our Flintridge Sacred Heart family. We support an atmosphere where cultural, ethnic and economic diversity are prized, where academic challenge is expected, and where the Dominican philosophy governing the Catholic education is lived, a philosophy that recognizes the intrinsic worth of each person.
The school has not wavered in its commitment to values, women`s dignity and equality, cultural diversity, or to single-gender college preparatory education.
This unique balance of academic excellence and moral integrity is the foundation of the Flintridge Sacred Heart experience.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Yearly Tuition: $27,650
- Acceptance rate: 30%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1931
Colors
Black, White, Red
Summer School Offered
Yes
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Campus Size
45
Student Body
Total Students
365 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
20 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Advanced English IArt History
BiologyCalculus AB
English Language and CompositionEnglish Literature and Composition
Environmental ScienceEuropean History
French LanguageHonors Chemistry
Honors English IIHonors French III
Honors Latin IIIHonors Physics
Honors Spanish IIILatin: Vergil
Music TheoryPsychology
Spanish LanguageStudio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: DrawingUnited States Government and Politics
United States History
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Red jacket and plaid skirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,650
% on Financial Aid
30%
Acceptance Rate
30%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Tracy How
Admissions Associate
Bridgit Johnston
Endowment Size
$13 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
48 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Academic DecathlonActivism & Mentoring (DREAM)
Aloha KaiAmbassadors
Amnesty InternationalArmenian Student Association
Art ClubASB
Asian FoodBlack Student Union
Boarding Student CouncilCalifornia Scholarship Federation
Campus MinistryChess Organization
Christian Action MovementCode Crew
Cooking & Gardening ClubDisabilities Rights
EducationFashion FITS
Feminists in ActionFilm Club
Forensics Science ClubFSHA Renaissance Organization
Knitting With a ViewLa Vanguardia (Spanish Club)
Latinas United in ActionLibrary Advisory Board
Mental Health & Wellness CommitteeMock Trial
Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club)Multi-Cultural Club
Multi-Culture Affinity Group (new)National Honor Society
News & CultureRound Square
Scholars for Equity & JusticeScience & Environmental Club
Science OlympiadSoundscape
Speech & Debate TeamTeaching Young People to be Politically Engaged (TYPE)
Theatre ClubTOLOGS GSA
Young Writers' Society
Arts and Music Programs:
Comedy SportzDance Company
Veritas Dance Project
School Notes
- School Motto: Veritas
- School Mascot: Teddy Tolog (bear)
- Academic excellence is the core of Flintridge Sacred Heart, 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 2021 is attending 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 on the Campus Ministry Leadership Team, 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 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 our 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 school 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 the Theatre Club to a limerick contest by the Young Writers' Society.
- 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy cost?
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy's tuition is approximately $27,650 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy?
The acceptance rate of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy offer?
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy's ranking?
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy?
The application deadline for Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Calendar
View the Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Labor Day - School Closed
September 01, 2025 (Monday)
Indigenous Peoples' Day - School Closed
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
Veterans Day - School Closed
November 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Presidents' Day Lunar New Year Holiday - School Closed
February 16, 2026 (Monday)
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