Sacred Heart H. S. (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CT School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 300 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Sacred Heart H. S. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Sacred Heart H. S.
9	54
10	70
11	83
12	93

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Grade 12 highest at 93 the senior class is larger than Grade 11 at 83, Grade 10 at 70, and Grade 9 at 54.

Year Founded

1922

Student Body

Total Students

300 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 33%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

21 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms can be purchased at Dennis Uniform on Wolcott Rd. in Waterbury, CT. Brown or Black shoes, no sneakers or open toe shoes; boys must wear belts. Additional uniform items may be purchased in our school store.

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Advanced Courses

CalculusEnglish III

English IVPhysics

Post University ManagementPost University Marketing

U.S. HistoryUConn Political Science

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,000

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Tuition Notes

Enrollment and Registration Deposits, as well as books are included in our Total Tuition.

% on Financial Aid

75%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,500

Admissions Director

Kathryn Van Stone

Admissions Associate

Erin Laferriere

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Track and FieldWeightlifting

Colors

Green, Gold

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Art ClubInternational Club

Intramural SportsJETS - Math Team

National Honor SocietyPhotography Club

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School Notes

Sacred Heart High School is a vibrant, dynamic, co-educational, Catholic community, established in 1922.
Its student body reflects the rich ethnic diversity of the city of Waterbury and its surrounding area.
We have a proud tradition of empowering our students to reach their spiritual, intellectual and physical potential through our academic, technological, athletic and extra-curricular programs.
We foster an atmosphere to produce young adults who value themselves and who are of value to their families and their local and global communities.

Sacred Heart High School is a vibrant, dynamic, co-educational, Catholic community, established in 1922. Its student body reflects the rich ethnic diversity of the city of Waterbury and its surrounding area. We have a proud tradition of empowering our students to reach their spiritual, intellectual and physical potential through our academic, technological, athletic and extra-curricular programs. We foster an atmosphere to produce young adults who value themselves and who are of value to their families and their local and global communities.

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How much does Sacred Heart H. S. cost?

Sacred Heart H. S.'s tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.

What schools are Sacred Heart H. S. often compared to?

Sacred Heart H. S. is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Cross High School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Sacred Heart H. S. offer?

Sacred Heart H. S. offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Weightlifting.

What is Sacred Heart H. S.'s ranking?

Sacred Heart H. S. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart H. S.?

The application deadline for Sacred Heart H. S. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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