Sacred Heart High School in Ville Platte, LA, offers co–ed education for grades K through 12 in a town community setting.
Founded in 1913, the school enrolls 486 students with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 39 teachers.
The school has a 100% student population of color and is recognized for its diversity among private schools in Louisiana.
Sacred Heart High School is affiliated with the Catholic religion and participates in other school associations.
Among nearby private schools, Sacred Heart High School is noted as one of the oldest established institutions in the region.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked LA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1913
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
486 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacred Heart High School's ranking?
Sacred Heart High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Highest percentage of students of color 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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Sacred Heart High School is Family Worship Christian Academy (13.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sacred Heart School (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
532 E Main St
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3445
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3445
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
386 Compress Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-1563
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-1563
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Opelousas Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
14.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Tuition listed
St. Edmund Catholic School
(Catholic)
351 W Magnolia Ave
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 603-0036
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 603-0036
15.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
18.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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