School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 16%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- At Sacred Heart School, the faith community of Sacred Heart Parish, Waterloo, IA, recognize that we are called by our baptism to be formed throughout our lives by the Word of God and the Eucharist.
- Accepting our common responsibility as Disciples, we commit our God-given gifts of time, talents, and treasures to further the mission of Christ.
- At Sacred Heart School, the faith community of Sacred Heart Parish, Waterloo, IA, recognize that we are called by our baptism to be formed throughout our lives by the Word of God and the Eucharist. Accepting our common responsibility as Disciples, we commit our God-given gifts of time, talents, and treasures to further the mission of Christ.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(319) 232-1422
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
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4520 Rownd Street
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(319) 266-4565
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 169 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
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(319) 277-6781
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314 3rd St Ne
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3225 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
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Gr: 9-12 | 247 students
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3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
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Gr: 9-12 | 247 students
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Distance: 1.2 mi
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Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students
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Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
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Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
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600 Stephan Ave
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(319) 232-1422
Distance: 0.3 mi
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(319) 235-6191
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Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
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(319) 232-1422
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4820 Oster Parkway
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(319) 260-2000
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Catholic
Po Box 256
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(319) 296-1089
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
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Irving Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 W. 5th Street
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(319) 433-2800
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1628 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
East High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 High St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Sunset Rd
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(319) 433-2210
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2210
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Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Kittrell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
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