A message from our president


Dear Sacred Heart Family,


It is an honor to serve as President of Sacred

Heart Academy. Guided by our Catholic mission, we are committed to forming students who are academically accomplished, spiritually grounded, and prepared to lead lives of purpose and service. 

As we look to the future, we will build on our proud Josephite legacy while embracing new opportunities for growth and innovation. With the support of our dedicated faculty, families, and alumnae, Sacred Heart Academy will continue to thrive as a community of faith, learning, and leadership for generations to come. Together, we move forward with confidence and vision for all that lies ahead.  Stay tuned, we are working on the SHA 2030 Strategic Plan that will set this future course.  For now, enjoy our website – the SHA community hub for all kinds of information about our school.



Lead With Heart,


Kim Johnson '92 P'28


An all-girls, academically-rigorous environment that emphasizes leadership, empowerment, self-confidence and curiosity.

About Sacred Heart Academy

Welcome to Sacred Heart Academy!

Since our founding
over 70 years ago, more than 13,000 SHA women have come together to learn and grow academically, personally and spiritually throughout their high school years in an all-girls, academically-rigorous environment that emphasizes leadership, empowerment, self-confidence and curiosity.

SHA students are critical thinkers who build enduring relationships with other girls filled with purpose and integrity. SHA's close-knit community creates a bond of sisterhood that girls carry with them for a lifetime. A feeling of belonging and inclusiveness is felt in every aspect of their daily lives.

Employment Opportunities at Sacred Heart Academy

Our Mission

Rooted in the mission of Jesus, we are committed as one CSJ family to live and work with inclusive love to bring about unity and reconciliation  of all creation and all people with God and with one another. Unity, reconciliation, inclusive love, peace and justice.

As a community, we educate both the heart and the mind of our students through the values of hospitality, excellence, accountability, respect, reverence, truthfulness, and trust.

CSJ Reflections

Accreditation

Sacred Heart is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and holds full membership in the National Catholic Educational Association.

In May 1996, Sacred Heart was recognized by the United States Department of Education as a
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence – the highest honor a school can achieve.

Academics

A feeling of belonging and inclusiveness is felt in every aspect of their daily lives.

SHA Snapshots of Excellence:

Higher Education

SHA Graduates all continue on to higher education institutions! Class of 2024: 

  • Seniors will attend over 105 different Colleges and Universities.
  • Number attending 4-year colleges: 100%

> $70 Million in Scholarships

SHA graduates routinely earn academic, artistic, or athletic sholarships! Class of 2024:

  • Over 90% of the graduates received scholarships to college
  • Totaling over $70 million.

Successful Graduates

SHA graduates routinely take their places among the top echelons of business, government and academia. Class of 2024 Diplomas:

  • 3 NYS Regents Diplomas
  • 162 NYS Regents Diplomas with Advanced Designation
  • 36 NYS Regents Diplomas with Advanced Designation and Distinction of Honor

Community Service

Service is part of the SHA identity!

  • Each SHA student is required to complete at least 20 hours of community service annually. 
  • However, most students far exceed this, devoting up to 200 hours of their time each term to helping their neighbors.

Academic Achievement

Thanks to a 12:1 student-teacher ratio and dedicated faculty, SHA students routinely acheive greatness.

  • Class of 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program: 1 Semi-Finalist and 2 Commended.
  • Class of 2024 National Honor Society: 64% were inducted.


SHA School Profile