Welcome to SHA from the Director of Admissions
We are thrilled that you are thinking about applying to Sacred Heart Academy!
Each day, our admissions team works closely with future SHA students and parents in their journey to find the right high school. Our students come from the Hamptons, the Rockaways, Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and more. They all have one thing in common; finding a home filled with high academics, faith, friends, and a supportive community Where Girls Lead.
Young women who are interested in a spiritually based, rigorously challenging academic curriculum will find numerous opportunities to get involved, lead, and succeed at Sacred Heart.
Consider what we offer our students:
A Catholic, faith-based educational experience rooted in the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Gospel of Jesus to live with unity, reconciliation and in God’s inclusive love.
- An exceptional 12:1 student-teacher ratio promotes outstanding student achievement.
- A rigorous academic program designed to challenge bright, motivated young women to reach their highest potential and prepare them to excel and lead when they enter college.
- A dual enrollment program that allows Sacred Heart Students to take courses through Adelphi University, Molloy College, St. John’s University and St. Joseph’s College leading to academic college-level credit.
- A broad range of extracurricular activities where young women are empowered to demonstrate their talents, leadership and community awareness.
- A competitive athletic program that fosters personal growth and affords opportunities to start and nurture lasting friendships that reach beyond graduation.
- An atmosphere of courage, compassion and commitment, that encourages students to always to “Lead with Heart.”
Admissions Office Contact Information
Mrs. Susan Ellis, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
admissions@sacredheartacademyli.org
(516) 483-7383 ext. 209
Visit Sacred Heart Academy
Come check out SHA and schedule a SHAdow day! See for yourself what makes SHA the place where you belong!
Learn More About our SHAdow Program
What time should I drop my child off for a SHAdow Visit?
8-11th Grade: SHAdow Days begin at 7:45 and end at 1:15 p.m.
7th Grade: SHAdow Days begin at 7:45 and end at Noon.
Where do I drop off my child for a SHadow Day?
Drop-Off and Pick-Up take place around the back of the school at the Pavilion Entrance (Double-Glass Doors and Green Awning). *Please note there is no drop off or pickups on Cathedral Avenue.
What is the Dress Code?
We ask that SHAdow Guests who currently wear a uniform to their school, wear this uniform to SHA. If you are in a public school, please wear a skirt and blouse or a dress. No flip flops, Uggs, Crocs, or shoes without backs are permitted for safety reasons. We suggest a sweater as well since our air conditioned building can be quite chilly!
Is Lunch provided during the Visit?
SHAdow Guests are invited to sit with their SHAdow Ambassadors during lunch in SHA’s cafeteria. SHAdow Guests will receive a Lunch Voucher to purchase food on the day of their visit (a main dish, snack and beverage). If you prefer, you are welcome to bring your own packed lunch from home.
What if I Need to Reschedule?
If something comes up the day of your visit, please reach out to our SHAdow Coordinator, Kelly Miller at kmiller@sacredheartacademyli.org or at 516.483.7383 x339.
Take a Personalized Campus Tour of SHA
Discover the heart of Sacred Heart Academy through a one-on-one personalized tour with our Director of Admissions. This is your chance to explore our campus, learn about academic programs, and get answers tailored to your family's needs in a welcoming and informative setting.
Apply to SHA
First Year Students (9th graders)
To apply for admission to Sacred Heart Academy, current 8th grade applicants must have taken the November TACHS Exam or the Sacred Heart Academy Entrance Exam which is available to any applicant who did not take the TACHS. To schedule an appointment to take the SHA Entrance Exam, please click here
9th Grade applicants to SHA must arrange to have their 6th-8th grade report cards sent to admissions@sacredheartacademyli.org. No letters of recommendation are required for your application.
We encourage applicants and their families to visit us by scheduling a
private tour with our director of admissions and scheduling a
SHAdow Day.
For any questions regarding admission to SHA, please contact Admissions at 516.483.7383 x209 or
admissions@sacredheartacademyli.org
transfer to SHA
Sacred Heart Academy accepts Transfer Students for grades 9-11.
Transfer students for grade 10 should send their 7th-9th grade and current 10th grade report cards (if applicable) and their attendance records to admissions@sacredheartacademyli.org. No letters of recommendation are needed.
Transfer students for grade 11 should send their 8th-10th grade and current 11th grade report cards(if applicable) and their attendance records to admissions@sacredheartacademyli.org. No letters of recommendation are needed.
All transfer students are required to:
- Complete the inquiry form
- Attend a SHAdow Day
- Participate in an interview on the day of their SHAdow Day
Students seeking to transfer after the 9th grade year has begun should submit their 6th–8th grade report cards, along with their current 9th grade report card (if applicable).
If you are applying for 9th grade for Fall 2026, please complete the inquiry form and indicate whether you have taken the TACHS exam or plan to schedule a Sacred Heart Academy Entrance Exam.
Tuition, Fees, Scholarships & Financial Aid
Investing in Your Daughter's Future
Congratulations!
This year’s applicant pool was extremely competitive and you have every reason to feel great pride in your daughter’s accomplishments to date. She stood out as a student who will undoubtedly grow academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally here at SHA.
Yes, it is an investment to enroll your daughter in Catholic school. Just as the more than 13,000 alumnae who are living successful, productive and fulfilling lives, demonstrating that this investment will offer returns for a lifetime.
Tuition and Fees for 2026-2027
Tuition $16,400
Physical Education Uniform Fee $130
**If a student is selected to participate on an athletic team or Red & Gold each season, she will be required to submit a fee to cover the cost of coaches, referees, league fees, etc.
Payment Plans
| 2026-27 Payment Plan | Payments Accepted | Due Dates | Amounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| One (1) Payment | Cash, check or ACH | July 1st | $16,400 |
| Three (3) Payments | Cash, check or ACH | July 1st, Nov. 1st, Feb. 1st | $5,466.67 |
| Nine (9) Payments | ACH Only | 1st of the month, July - March | $1,822.23 |
2026-2027 Scholarships and Financial Aid
SHA enrolls and graduates a highly capable and diverse student body each year. We strive to make the SHA experience as affordable as possible for as many as possible by managing tuition costs. We are also committed to attracting and retaining the most talented student scholars.
To support these commitments, SHA is proud to offer a balance of various merit and need-based scholarship opportunities.
Merit-Based Scholarships
Joseph and Cathedral Scholarships
SHA offers our Joseph and Cathedral Scholarships based on a proven academic record on the TACHS Exam, report cards for 6th-8th grade and only to students who have placed Sacred Heart Academy (Code 695) as their first place choice on the TACHS Exam.
There is no scholarship exam or application and notification of scholarship award is given at the time of acceptance to SHA.
Please note students awarded a merit-based scholarship are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 85 each year for four years.
Other Scholarships
Alumnae Scholarship
Alumnae Scholarship ApplicationThe Sacred Heart Academy Alumnae Scholarship is a four-year scholarship awarded annually by Sacred Heart Academy to a young woman who exemplifies the true character of Sacred Heart Academy. She displays a desire, along with the academic ability, to succeed and become a contributing member of the
Sacred Heart Academy community and subsequently the Alumnae.
Dear Neighbor Scholarship
Dear Neighbor Scholarship ApplicationThe Dear Neighbor Scholarship is a four-year, full tuition need-based scholarship awarded annually by Sacred Heart Academy to a young woman from the surrounding areas who displays a desire, along with the academic ability, to succeed and become a contributing member of the Sacred Heart Academy community.
Delanie Fekert Memorial Scholarship Award
Delanie Fekert Memorial Scholarship ApplicationThe Delanie Fekert Memorial Scholarship Award (DFMSA) is a four-year need-based partial scholarship awarded annually through the generosity of the Delanie Fekert Foundation to a young woman who displays desire, faith in God and a strong work ethic, along with the academic ability to succeed and become a contributing member of the Sacred Heart Academy community. The Delanie Fekert Foundation created this generous scholarship award to honor the life and legacy of Delanie, a 2015 SHA graduate, who died tragically in an Uber accident on October 8, 2022, at the age of 25.
Financial Aid Application Process
To be considered for Tuition Scholarship and Financial Aid opportunities, families are required to complete the following process:
- Parents/Guardians of Financial Aid candidates are required to complete a complete a Financial Aid application at Facts Management Grant & Aid and submit required docs by Sunday, November 30th, to receive priority consideration for financial assistance. Applications received after that date will be reviewed pending available funds
- Note: Parents/Guardians seeking financial aid must apply YEARLY to be considered for aid for the next school year.
- Returning families login to their current Facts Management tuition accounts and click on the Grant and Aid tab to complete a Financial Aid Application.
- Award notifications for Financial Aid and Scholarships for incoming first-year students are reflected on SHA’s admission acceptance letters mailed in mid-January.
Applications for financial aid have no bearing on admittance.
Additional Information:
Dear Neighbor Scholarship Application PacketThe combination of external grants, aid and scholarships (funded by state, federal and/or private sources) along with financial assistance and scholarships from Sacred Heart Academy may not exceed the cost of full tuition. All full scholarships and financial assistance awards from Sacred Heart Academy will be adjusted by any outside aid, grants and scholarships received.
Since tuition is our major source of income, it is imperative that we have your cooperation in meeting this obligation on time. No student is entitled to attendance in school, report cards, transfer of records, attendance at dances or proms, trips or participation in any school activities, clubs or athletics, or a certification of graduation, until all financial obligations are satisfied.
For questions regarding tuition, please contact Helena Gunther, Sacred Heart Academy Bursar, at
(516) 483-7383 ext. 325, or by e-mail to
bursar@sacredheartacademyli.org.
An atmosphere of courage, compassion and commitment, that encourages students to always to “lead with heart.”
