Sacred Heart Academy High School is a Roman Catholic parish parochial school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States.
It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saginaw and serves grades PreK-12.
It is split between two buildings, one is for grades 7-12 and the other is for grades PreK-6.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1889
Colors
White, Green, Red
Student Body
Total Students
415 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: One Community, One Spirit, One Heart
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacred Heart Academy's ranking?
Sacred Heart Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body 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).
School Calendar
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