Established in 1865, Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr (SHA) is an independent, all-girls, K-12, Catholic school on the Main Line. SHA is a proud member of the International Network of Sacred Heart Schools. Accreditation and Associations Fully accredited with the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Membership with our domestic and international Network of Sacred Heart Schools
Top Independent School - Philadelphia Business Journal Membership with Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Yearly Tuition: $26,200
- Acceptance rate: 49%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- Recent News from Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr - 02/05/2026Sacred Heart Academy has been educating girls on the Main Line for more than 150 years. Through all of those years, our mission has never wavered. We are dedicated to ...moreoffering an education that embraces faith, intellectual values, service, community, and growth. Take a peek at our school news to learn more! hide
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Other
Year Founded
1865
Colors
White, Black, Red
Student Body
Total Students
173 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
7 courses
List of Courses Offered
AP/Advanced Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus AB
AP Comparative GovernmentAP English Language
AP English LiteratureAP Modern World History
AP US HistoryEntreX Lab with University of Delaware
Honors Courses offered in all disciplines 9-12Honors Organic Chemistry
Villanova Dual Enrollment
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,200
Tuition Notes
Upper School (9-12) $26,200
Middle School (5-8) $21,250
Lower School (1-4) $18,100
Kindergarten $12,500
Preschool 3 & 4 $10,000
Acceptance Rate
49%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Michele Jeffries
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
25 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Book ClubsChez Nous Literary Club
Community ServiceDrama Club
Girls in ScienceGuitar Lessons
Knitting ClubLiterary Magazine
MathletesModel United Nations
Multicultural ClubNational Honor Society
Piano LessonsPublic Speaking
Science BowlScience Club
STEM ActivitiesStudent Government
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirEnsemble
Guitar ClubPiano Lab
Spring MusicalUkulele Club
School Notes
- School Motto: Where Every Girl Is Known
- School Mascot: Lion
- Founded in 1865 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sacred Heart has a strong tradition of excellence in education as envisioned by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat.
- Sacred Heart Academy, known as SHA, is part of a national network of 24 independent schools located in the US and Canada that share a common heritage and vision.
- There are more than 140 Sacred Heart schools around the world providing an international campus for our students at Bryn Mawr through exchange programs, summer workshops, service opportunities, and use of the Sofie Network.
- For more than 150 years in Philadelphia, the goals of Sacred Heart`s educational program have remained the same: to produce self-confident women, to provide a challenging intellectual education, to develop a love of God, and to create a desire to help others.
- A holistic approach to learning seeks to respond to the academic, athletic, aesthetic, spiritual, social, and emotional needs of each girl with a curriculum that is well-grounded in basic and specialized courses.
- Sacred Heart is a Catholic school with a tradition of ecumenism, welcoming the enrichment that students and faculty of all faiths offer. By its religious education program, the school seeks to foster open-mindedness and reverence for differences.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sacred Heart Academy cost?
Sacred Heart Academy's tuition is approximately $26,200 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Sacred Heart Academy?
The acceptance rate of Sacred Heart Academy is 49%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Sacred Heart Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Sacred Heart Academy offer?
Sacred Heart Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Sacred Heart Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is Sacred Heart Academy's ranking?
Sacred Heart Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Academy?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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