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Sacred Heart Academy (Closed 2010)

3515 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603

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Sacred Heart Academy is a Catholic School in the Franciscan tradition.

Each child is provided with the opportunity for intellectual, spiritual, moral, social, and emotional development.

We strive to nurture all aspects of a child's unique potential and foster responsibility to use Catholic spirituality and values for the common good of society.

We value excellence in Catholic education and strive to develop the individual gifts and talents God has given our students.

We use our students' strengths, approaching them through a variety of instructional strategies and challenging them to demonstrate their full potential and individuality.

Our techniques and integrated curriculum accommodate our students' diverse learning styles.

Service is vital to our Franciscan beliefs; therefore, we engage in a variety of service projects globally and in our own community.

Our goal for education is for the SHA graduates to depart as responsible individuals who take with them their Catholic spirituality and values.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

120 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Sacred Heart Academy is a Catholic School in the Franciscan tradition. Each child is provided with the opportunity for intellectual, spiritual, moral, social, and emotional development. We strive to nurture all aspects of a child's unique potential and foster responsibility to use Catholic spirituality and values for the common good of society. We value excellence in Catholic education and strive to develop the individual gifts and talents God has given our students. We use our students' strengths, approaching them through a variety of instructional strategies and challenging them to demonstrate their full potential and individuality. Our techniques and integrated curriculum accommodate our students' diverse learning styles. Service is vital to our Franciscan beliefs; therefore, we engage in a variety of service projects globally and in our own community. Our goal for education is for the SHA graduates to depart as responsible individuals who take with them their Catholic spirituality and values.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

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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