Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 342 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,500
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School
9	75
10	85
11	94
12	88

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Grade 11 largest at 94 students, slightly above Grade 12 with 88 and the other grades.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1932

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 4, 2027

Campus Size

75 acres

School Motto

Be Known. Be Transformed. Be Inspired.

Student Body

Total Students

342 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

68%

Average Class Size

16 students

Average SAT score

1092

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms; ties for boys

Number of AP Courses

14 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Computer Science A

AP Computer Science PrinciplesAP English Language & Composition

AP English Literature & CompositionAP Environmental Science

AP Physics IAP Statistics

AP Studio ArtAP US Government & Politics

AP US HistoryAP World History

CHS ChemistryCHS Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

CHS Physiology/Human AnatomyCHS Precalculus

CHS PsychologyHonors French IV (for college credit)

Honors Spanish IV (for college credit)Honors Spanish V

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,500

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Tuition Notes

Technology Fee: $150

% on Financial Aid

61%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,625

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Jessica Sellman '02

Admissions Associate

Kelly Pontiere

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$6 million

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountryFlag Football

FootballGolf

Ice HockeySoccer

SoftballSwimming

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Purple, Gold

School Mascot

Chargers

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

31 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Altar ServersCampus Ministry

Charger AlliesChess Club

Craftea Craft ClubEnvironmental Club

Forensics (Speech & Debate)Future Business Leaders of America

InteractJunior Achievement

Knitting ClubMock Trial

Model UNNational Honor Society

Pro-Life ClubSADD

Student AmbassadorsStudent Government

Yearbook

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Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubCeramics

Chapel ChoirChoir

Christmas PlayDance Team

Drama Club (Theatre Thursdays)Fall Play

GuitarOPAL Literature & Arts Magazine

PianoSpring Musical

School Notes

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (OLSH) is a Catholic college preparatory school, educating and transforming young men and women in grades 9-12 in the Felician Franciscan tradition. Students at OLSH are well-prepared to find success in post-secondary studies, and alumni are leaders in a vast range of professions.
OLSH's family atmosphere fosters personal growth and its students are enriched with challenging courses, unique electives and activities, and comprehensive athletics and arts programs.
OLSH educates and transforms each student with a wide range of academic, extracurricular, and athletic opportunities.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Cam Johnson '14 - NBA Player
- Hon. William Stickman IV '98 - US District Judge
- Jacilyn Maher '93 - ISS Safety Review Panel, NASA

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School cost?

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School's tuition is approximately $14,500 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School?

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School famous alumni include: Cam Johnson '14, Hon. William Stickman IV '98 and Jacilyn Maher '93.

What sports does Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School offer?

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School's ranking?

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School?

The application deadline for Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 4/6/2019

I am currently an OLSH senior. OLSH has given me the opportunity to strengthen my relationship with God, succeed in academics, try new things, and so much more. I have been given given the tools to succeed in life and attend prestigious camps. OLSH is not only a welcoming environment, but also promotes growth of individuals. I believe OLSH has prepared me for the challenges I will face as I continue my education in the future.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Class of 2019

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The average private school tuition in Allegheny County, PA is $11,305 for elementary schools and $15,919 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).