Sacred Heart Academy in Mount Pleasant, MI, is a Catholic co–educational private school serving grades PK through 12 in a town setting.
Founded in 1889, the school has an enrollment of 415 students with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 supported by 32 teachers.
The school's student body includes 8.29% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the community.
Sacred Heart Academy holds memberships in the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Among private schools in Michigan, Sacred Heart Academy ranks in the top 20% for largest student body and oldest founding date.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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.: 19%
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
View the Sacred Heart Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School - Spring Break
March 27, 2026 (Friday)
No School - Spring Break
March 28, 2026 (Saturday)
No School - Spring Break
March 29, 2026 (Sunday)
No School - Spring Break
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
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