Sacred Heart Academy is an apostolate of the Sacred Heart of Jesus parish dedicated to assisting families in forming Catholics and cultivating culture.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
258 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Heart Speaks Unto Heart
- School Mascot: Falcons
- Of the hundreds of growing classical schools in America, only a handful are Catholic and among these are many "independent." Only a few operate under the guidance and support of their diocesan bishop. Sacred Heart Academy is an apostolate of Sacred Heart of Jesus parish in the Diocese of Grand Rapids and is dedicated to remaining faithful to the Magisterium, independent of external coercion by secular influences, and attentive to the best pedagogical practices. We accept no state or federal funding-even for lunch or technology programs-and consider our work one special way our parish lives out the works of mercy.We recognize that parents are the first educators of their children and that a school exists to serve the family in that vocation. We expect our classrooms to be extensions of the home, animated by the same spirit of love that recognizes the child`s individual dignity and needs. As partners in the formation of your children, we appreciate the responsibility parents have entrusted us with and remain steadfastly committed to safety, virtue, and excellence in everything we do.We are here to help young people know and love the Truth. And as our Catholic faith teaches, Truth is an incarnate person: Jesus Christ. Everything we do keeps this goal in mind. Our school exists to help families form the minds, hearts, and souls of their children into the heroes and saints they were made to be.Having ministered to the west side of Grand Rapids for over one hundred years, Sacred Heart`s ongoing commitment to academic excellence flows from the sacramental life of the Church. While growing in the love of what is true, good, and beautiful, students are formed and edified by daily Mass, weekly adoration, and frequent Reconciliation.Culture is the lived reality of a community. Through daily personal engagement with children and their families, we are promoting, preserving, and building upon the civilization the Church has given us over the past two millennia. By our mutual sacrifice and commitment, we bring the kingdom of God to our own small corner of the Lord`s vineyard.We strive to impart an education for a life well-lived, centered on truth, goodness, and beauty. Such a formation prepares students for their individual vocation and for the universal call to sanctity. Growing in grace and understanding, our students will evangelize our world through their words and deeds.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Sacred Heart Academy offer?
Sacred Heart Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football and Volleyball.
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).
In what neighborhood is Sacred Heart Academy located?
Sacred Heart Academy is located in the John Ball Park neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sacred Heart Academy is Catholic Central High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Spirit School (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 348 students 1.4 miles 2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
1.4
PK-8
348
Grades: 9-12 | 565 students 1.6 miles 319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
1.6
9-12
565
Grades: PK-12 | 644 students 1.8 miles 810 Van Raalte SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-5202
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-5202
1.8
PK-12
644
Grades: PK-8 | 516 students 1.8 miles 955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
1.8
PK-8
516
San Juan Diego Academy
(Catholic)
Grades: K-8 | 153 students 1.9 miles 1650 Godfrey Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 965-9660
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 965-9660
1.9
K-8
153
School Reviews
5 2/27/2023
This school has been a God send to us. Their philosophy is that the parents are the primary educators of children and they work in partnership with parents to help develop the minds and hearts of their children. The curriculum is academically challenging with a focus on classical literature, Latin, recitations, writing, and character building while also building disciples. They celebrate mass every day and adoration on Tuesdays. The teachers and administrators are top-notch. I can`t recommend this school enough.
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