From the time they come to us, our students embark upon a Sacred Heart journey. Whether as a junior kindergartener ready to explore in the classroom; a middle schooler climbing new academic heights; or a high schooler gazing at the college horizon — we partner with families to serve as trusted guides on this journey.
OSaint Rose Philippine Duchesne is often depicted with a map on her lap, representing her dream of traveling to the New World to establish Sacred Heart education.
We are a Sacred Heart family rooted in a vibrant Catholic school community. Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, who founded the Society of the Sacred Heart in France in 1800, envisioned an education that could transform the world. Her vision was realized in the United States when Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne in 1818. Villa Duchesne was founded for young women in 1929 in honor of this religious pioneer, with Oak Hill opening in 1971 for boys and girls.
The five Goals of Sacred Heart education are our compass for the journey. Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to:
COMMUNITY a personal and active a deep respect for a which impels to action the building of as a Christian value in an atmosphere of PERSONAL GROWTH
We are an international community with more than one hundred schools around the globe.
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Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Egypt, England & Wales, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Spain, Taiwan, Uganda, and the United States.
Students our school chapel accommodates for weekly Masses 500
JK3-12th
Grades supporting charitable organizations locally and globally
12,000
Service hours students collectively volunteer each year
Our spiritual journey invites students to open their hearts to others. It’s a tall order in today’s “it’s-all-aboutme” culture, but this is the challenge we gladly accept as followers of Jesus Christ. And, as Christians, we teach our students to celebrate what is unique to other faiths while walking together in the beliefs that unite us.
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A rigorous curriculum is the roadmap for our students’ academic journey. But, we know it’s the detours — the unexpected stops along the way — that often open a student’s mind to the joy of life-long learning. Our faculty serve as expert guides, supporting students when they stumble, preparing each student to pursue their passion in college and beyond.
Student-to-tablet ratio in 7th-12th with iPads and laptops for JK3-6th 1 : 1
29,000
Books in our school libraries plus global databases
8 : 1
Student-to-teacher ratio with average class sizes of 15
Sacred Heart schools established across 30 countries 147
Zip codes our students represent Wooded acres on campus with part designated a Certified Wildlife Habitat 52 64
We are called to open students’ eyes to the journey of others. We turn our magnifying glass on the issues people are facing around the globe. In walking with others on their journey, students come to better understand the joys — and challenges — of the path they will choose one day.
Students do not journey alone. They travel alongside classmates from junior kindergarten through grade 12, guided by the adults in our school community. Building a strong community calls us to open our arms and celebrate the gifts of the individual. Consider it the ultimate road trip with your friends!
7 am -6 pm
10 Students remaining on campus for after-school programs 90%
Campus open to all students with complimentary aftercare for JK3-6th
Sports offered to students plus countless clubs and activities
1 in 4 1 in 3
Elementary school students qualifying for Duke TIP with the ERB High school students qualifying for Bright Flight Scholarships with the ACT
Graduates attending 4-year colleges and universities 100%
When students graduate, they have packed the “essentials” to open a world of opportunities. They have the confidence and character to make choices for themselves while weighing the impact of those choices on others.
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But, they never forget their traveling companions from Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School. Our students know they can always come home to visit — we have left the lights on.
carry a PASSPORT to the world...
A Sacred Heart education is a journey, not a destination. Once begun, it is something that is lasting — a passport to the world with no expiration date. As our graduates leave our home, we know they carry with open hearts, open minds, open eyes, and open arms — everything they need to open worlds.
