Admissions

this girl changes the world, 2003-04

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls in Nursery through Grade 12. It was founded in 1887 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart, and shares a tradition and a commitment to Christian education today with an international network of schools in 44 countries. The student body numbers 820, and there are 90 full and part time faculty members. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees composed both lay and religious members.

Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest
Network of Sacred Heart Schools

The Academy of the Sacred Heart admits academically qualified students without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin. 

Each applicant for admission to the Academy of the Sacred Heart is given careful consideration. To make an application, parents should:

1. complete and return the application form with the fee
2. have academic records and recommendations sent to the school
3. arrange for testing and
4. arrange for an interview and campus visit for the applicant and her parents.

When an application is complete, the Admissions Committee reviews the entire record and reaches a decision. Parents are then notified according to the schedule of dates set by the ISAS schools in New Orleans.

Financial Aid and Scholarship

An important part of education for life in a pluralistic society is the opportunity to grow up with students from differing social, cultural and economic backgrounds. To implement this conviction, the school has a financial aid program for students in grades K-12. Guidelines provided by the School and Student Service for Financial Aid, which is affiliated with NAIS, are used in determining the amount of the grants to be made. Students receiving financial aid must meet regular admission requirements. In addition, several partial scholarships are available to students who qualify and demonstrate financial need.

To request your admission packet, please contact Diane Killeen in the admission office, or send your name and complete address to:

Academy of the Sacred Heart
Admission Office
4521 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115-4899

Phone: (504) 891-1943