Sacred Heart High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 279 students
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Sacred Heart High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California 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 High School
9	74
10	59
11	65
12	81

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Grade 12 enrollment highest with 81 students, more than Grade 10’s 59 and Grade 9’s 74.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1907

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

279 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

List of Courses Offered

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

94%

Admissions Director

Wendy Navarro

Admissions Associate

Jennifer Beltran

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

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BasketballCross Country

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

White, Red

School Mascot

Comets

School Notes

In today`s media-saturated world, it is not easy for girls coming of age, to develop a healthy sense of self-worth, self-respect, and purpose while they are preparing for their futures.
In order to emerge from their teen years as strong, confident and happy young women, girls must first learn to believe in themselves and embrace their full potential.
At Sacred Heart, your daughters will develop the confidence, life skills, and judgement needed to succeed and build a bright future.
Sacred Heart will aid its young women in developing limitless power to control their lives and also prepare them to make positive contributions in the lives of others.
Our unique vision,"Empowering Tomorrow`s Catholic Woman", has been recognized with warm and positive feedback by students, parents, teachers, and the community.
The vision works to support our young women in their efforts to shatter obstacles that create barriers in equality, society, education, and the workplace.As we continue to fulfill our mission, we journey forward with our vision of "Empowering Tomorrow`s Catholic Woman".
It is with this vision that we embark upon the completion of our capital campaign to provide these young women the resources needed-physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually to destroy the societal stereotypes that hold women down.
We invite you to learn more about Sacred Heart High School,where amazing young women are empowered, unstoppable and prepared to take on the world.

SHHS, a Catholic, college preparatory school, in the Dominican Tradition, embraces, empowers, and inspires young women to live in faith, truth and service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Sacred Heart High School offer?

Sacred Heart High School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Sacred Heart High School's ranking?

Sacred Heart High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart High School?

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

In what neighborhood is Sacred Heart High School located?

Sacred Heart High School is located in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Lincoln Heights.

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