2023-2024 Academic Profile Founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville in 1877, Sacred Heart Academy is a Catholic, Ursuline, college preparatory, all-girls high school committed to the core values of reverence, service, leadership and community. Sacred Heart offers an educational experience unmatched in Louisville: I nternational Baccalaureate global curriculum and accountability ollege-level courses, including IB, AP, and C Dual-Credit ormalized leadership development through F the Jean Frazier Leadership Institute aith formation grounded in the Ursuline F heritage, service outreach, and retreat opportunities olistic student support from academic H advisors and the wellness team Nationally ranked athletics ull-scale visual and performing arts programs F with travel opportunities ommitment to student life and building C community SHA is part of Sacred Heart Schools, a Catholic community rooted in the Ursuline tradition, dedicated to inspiring diverse learners to become globally minded, compassionate leaders.
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STRENGTH IN NUMBERS 736 TOTAL STUDENTS
18 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
73
10:1
FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERS
STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO
85% WITH GRADUATE OR POSTGRADUATE DEGREES
1:1
DEVICE PROGRAM
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ACADEMIC LEVELS
$1.5
MILLION IN TUITION ASSISTANCE AWARDED
FOUR-YEAR ACADEMIC CONCENTRATIONS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, VISUAL ARTS, AND PERFORMING ARTS
15 3 107
SPORTS
NO-CUT TEAMS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
65+
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
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48ACRE URSULINE CAMPUS
100% GRADUATION RATE
theSHAdifference A Combination of Benefits unmatched in Louisville!
IB/AP Combo and Career Pathways not found anywhere else in Louisville
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Accredited by Cognia
Member of the Ursuline Education Network
36 IB 8 AP 1 DC
International Baccalaureate World School Named the best high school for athletes in Kentucky
45 College-level courses Plus, a holistic approach to education and external accountability through the International Baccalaureate Program. Block Schedule Four 75-minute periods One 45-minute TEAM/HEART period for assemblies, group study, teacher meetings, study hall and more. 8 Course Periods allow ample time for college/career pathways and additional electives! Authentic leadership development programming for every student through the Jean Frazier Leadership Institute The 1st of its kind in Louisville, with proven results. Unique student-centered spaces like the newly renovated Library and Student Life Center, Ambassador Lounge, and Outdoor Lunch Area under the trees.
Collaborative Learning Differences program with designated space and faculty support in the Horton Family Accessible Education Center
Beautiful 48-acre campus with all academic and athletic facilities, as well as the 500-seat Ursuline Arts Center auditorium for all performances.
Ranked the #1 all-girls school in Kentucky by Niche. Campus integration with Sacred Heart School for the Arts, Sacred Heart Model School and Sacred Heart Preschool 3
SHA CLASS OF 2023 Success that Speaks for Itself • 208 graduates • 1,012 Academic Scholarships, representing 89% of the class • 15 Athletic Scholarships • Nearly $40 Million in total Scholarships • 6 National Merit Finalists • 4 National Merit Commended Students • 117 National Honor Society Members (56% of the class) • Over 29,000 service hours earned • 46 students honored with the Angeline Service Award • 43 Frazier Fellows graduated with a Leadership Certificate of Distinction • 1 National Scholastic Art and Writing American Vision Award, 5 Gold Key Awards, 6 Scholastic Art Silver Key, and 9 Honorable Mention awards. • 3 Girl Scout Gold Award recipients
SHA students earned the most college scholarships and Governor’s Summer Program placements of any Catholic High School in Louisville in 2022-23 – surpassing several schools with larger student bodies.
89%
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CLASS OF 2023
162 COLLEGES AND
of the
earned scholarships equaling nearly
$40 MILLION
UNIVERSITIES
coast to coast, from the stadiums of the SEC to the halls of the Ivy League.
12 Governor’s Scholars +14 Governor’s School for the Arts + 4 Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs
30 STUDENT TRAILBLAZERS
COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES IB Courses IB English HL I & II IB Mandarin ab Initio SL I & II IB French SL I & II IB French HL I & II IB Spanish SL I & II IB Spanish HL I & II IB History HL I: World History IB History HL II: History of the Americas IB Global Politics IB Psychology SL IB Economics SL IB Chemistry SL IB Biology HL I & II IB Physics SL I & II IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science SL IB Mathematics HL I IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL II IB Mathematics: Application and Interpretation HL II IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL I & II IB Computer Science SL I & II IB Music SL IB Dance SL IB Visual Art HL I & II IB Theory of Knowledge IB Writing Lab AP Courses AP Language & Composition AP English Literature AP Human Geography AP U.S. Government & Politics AP Environmental Science AP Precalculus AP Calculus AB AP Computer Science Principles Dual Credit Courses (U of L) DC Art History
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ACADEMIC CHOICES AT SHA Theology Theology I-IV Language and Literature English I-IV IB English I-II AP Language and Composition AP English Literature Creative Writing Film Study and Analysis Language Acquisition Chinese I-II Advanced Chinese II-III IB Mandarin I-II French I-III IB French I-II Spanish I-IV Advanced Spanish III IB Spanish I-II Individuals and Societies World History U.S. History U.S. Government AP Human Geography IB History I: World History IB History II: History of the Americas IB Global Politics A.P. U.S. Government and Politics IB Psychology IB Economics Dual Credit Art History Current World Affairs Economics Women’s Studies Social Movements in U.S. History
Science Biology Chemistry Physics IB Chemistry IB Biology I-II IB Physics I-II AP Environmental Science IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science Human Anatomy and Physiology Forensic Science Marine Science Nutritional Science Mathematics Advanced Algebra II/Geometry Algebra I Algebra Intensive Advanced Geometry/ Trigonometry Geometry II Algebra II Precalculus AP Precalculus Statistics and Probability IB Mathematics I IB Mathematics II: Analysis and Approaches IB Mathematics: Application and Interpretation I-II AP Calculus AB Performing Arts Survey of Performing Arts Intro to Musical Theatre Music Theory for the Stage Musical Theatre I Introduction to Acting Introduction to Dance Piano A Cappella Choir Madrigals Choir Private Music Lessons IB Music IB Dance
Visual Arts Survey of Visual Arts Art I-IV Ceramics I-III Jewelry and Accessory Design Photography I-II IB Visual Art I-II Design: Business, Communication, and Technology Freshman Design Seminar Digital Design and Multimedia Visual Communication Design Business Management Entrepreneurship and Business Applications Marketing Personal Finance Broadcasting I-II Yearbook I-II AP Computer Science Principles IB Computer Science I-II Information Technology Internship Sports Marketing & Media Internship Physical & Health Education Health Physical Education Fitness for Life Child Development Interdisciplinary Sophomore Leadership Seminar IB Writing Lab Theory of Knowledge Jean Frazier Leadership Institute Program and Extended Internship
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WHAT WILL YOUR DAUGHTER LEARN ABOUT HERSELF?
VALKYRIE VALUE YOU ARE unconditionall LOVED. YOU ARE mor tha enouh. YOU ARE A resilient & stron LEADER. YOU WILL CHANGE the worl AROUND ou.
WHO WILL YOUR DAUGHTER BECOME? The PORTRAIT of a SACRED HEART ACADEMY Graduate A strong, confident, and empowered young woman A servant leader developed through the founding vision and core values of the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville A globally minded, compassionate leader A creative, critical, and reflective thinker 6
HOW AND WHY? Sacred Heart Academy is more than a school; it's a community committed to raising strong, empowered young women. This isn't just about mastering content; it's a training ground for future leaders who will change the world as we know it. For women who will compete and excel in a globalized economy.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AT ALL LEVELS FOR ALL STUDENTS Since 1877, Sacred Heart Academy has helped young women become worldready leaders through a diverse, customizable high school experience that meets students’ needs academically, emotionally, and socially. A challenging curriculum is paired with individualized student support, including support for students with diagnosed learning differences.
URSULINE CORE VALUES AND THE VALKYRIE VALUE As a Catholic, Ursuline school, we are equally committed to forming compassionate, moral citizens who serve others. The Ursuline core values of reverence, service, leadership, and community are fundamental to all we say and do. The Valkyrie Value statements are aimed at empowering our students to navigate their world confidently with the understanding of their intrinsic value as children of God.
COMMITTED AND SUPPORTIVE FACULTY AND STAFF SHA’s faculty and staff are second to none. They show deep dedication and devotion to the success of their students – academically, spiritually, mentally and physically. The bonds that form between our students and their teachers are remarkable.
INTENTIONAL AND INTEGRATED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT The Jean Frazier Leadership Institute at Sacred Heart Academy inspires our students to discover their unique gifts and attributes and empowers them to share these through authentic, experiential, and transformational experiences in real-world settings.
STRONG SISTERHOOD AND SACRED HEART COMMUNITY Once a Valkyrie, Forever a Valkyrie. The bonds of sisterhood that form in the halls of Sacred Heart Academy truly are forever.
EMPHASIS ON ALL ASPECTS OF STUDENT LIFE At SHA, we are focused on every aspect of the student experience – ask our Valkyries, and they’ll tell you – these are the best four years of their lives! 7
CLASS OF 2023
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT HAVE ACCEPTED SACRED HEART ACADEMY STUDENTS American University Appalachian State University Arizona State University Arizona State University Polytechnic Asbury University Auburn University Ball State University Baylor University Bellarmine University Belmont University Berea College Binghamton University Bluegrass Community and Technical College Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Bradley University Brown University Butler University California Institute of the Arts Carnegie Mellon University Catholic University of America Centre College Clemson University Cleveland Institute of Art Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston Colorado College Colorado State University Columbia College Chicago Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College Denison University DePaul University Drexel University Duke University Eastern Kentucky University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Emory University Fashion Institute of Technology Flagler College Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida International University Florida Memorial University Florida Southern College Florida State University Fordham University Furman University 8
George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown College Georgetown University Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Institute of Technology Hanover College Harvard University Hawai’i Pacific University High Point University Hofstra University Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University Southeast Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Johnson & Wales University Kent State University Kentucky Christian University Kenyon College Lewis & Clark College Liberty University Lipscomb University Louisiana State University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Macalester College Manhattan College Manhattan School of Music Marquette University Marshall University Marymount Manhattan College McGill University Miami University Michigan State University Mississippi State University Morehead State University Murray State University New York University North Carolina State University Northeastern University Northern Kentucky University Northwestern University Oberlin College Pace University Parsons School of Design at The New School Pennsylvania State University (University Park) Pepperdine University Point Park University Princeton University
Purdue University Rhodes College Rice University Roanoke College Rutgers University - New Brunswick Sacred Heart University Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s College Samford University San Diego State University Savannah College of Art and Design Southern Methodist University Spalding University Spelman College St. Andrews University Stanford University SUNY at Purchase College Swarthmore College Syracuse University Taylor University Temple University Tennessee State University Texas Christian University The American University of Paris The College of William and Mary The Juilliard School The Ohio State University Towson University Transylvania University Tufts University Tulane University of Louisiana Union College University of Alabama University of Arizona University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of Central Florida University of Chicago University of Cincinnati University of Colorado Boulder University of Connecticut University of Dayton University of Denver University of Evansville University of Findlay University of Florida University of Georgia University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign
University of Kentucky University of Louisiana at Monroe University of Louisville University of Maryland University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota Duluth University of Minnesota Twin Cities University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of New Hampshire University of North Carolina at Asheville University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina School of the Arts University of North Carolina Wilmington University of Notre Dame University of Oklahoma University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of San Diego University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Southern California University of Tampa University of Tennessee Knoxville University of Texas at Austin University of the Cumberlands University of Vermont University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wisconsin-Madison Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wake Forest University Warren Wilson College Washington and Lee University Washington University in St. Louis West Virginia University Western Kentucky University Wofford College Xavier University Yale University