Sacred Heart Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Sacred Heart Academy

5.00 (1 review)

1200 Dayton St Sw Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Tel: (616) 459-0948

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 258 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 258 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sacred Heart Academy
Pre-K	31
Kind	12
1	21
2	19
3	22
4	11
5	22
6	22
7	11
8	20
9	12
10	20
11	20
12	15

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Year Founded

2013

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 4, 2027

Campus Size

1 acre

School Motto

Heart Speaks Unto Heart

Student Body

Total Students

258 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

College Acceptance Rate

95%

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

FootballVolleyball

School Mascot

Falcons

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirTheater Arts

School Notes

Sacred Heart Academy is an apostolate of the Sacred Heart of Jesus parish dedicated to assisting families in forming Catholics and cultivating culture.

Of the hundreds of growing classical schools in America, only a handful are Catholic and among these are many "independent." Only a few operate under the guidance and support of their diocesan bishop. Sacred Heart Academy is an apostolate of Sacred Heart of Jesus parish in the Diocese of Grand Rapids and is dedicated to remaining faithful to the Magisterium, independent of external coercion by secular influences, and attentive to the best pedagogical practices. We accept no state or federal funding-even for lunch or technology programs-and consider our work one special way our parish lives out the works of mercy.We recognize that parents are the first educators of their children and that a school exists to serve the family in that vocation. We expect our classrooms to be extensions of the home, animated by the same spirit of love that recognizes the child`s individual dignity and needs. As partners in the formation of your children, we appreciate the responsibility parents have entrusted us with and remain steadfastly committed to safety, virtue, and excellence in everything we do.We are here to help young people know and love the Truth. And as our Catholic faith teaches, Truth is an incarnate person: Jesus Christ. Everything we do keeps this goal in mind. Our school exists to help families form the minds, hearts, and souls of their children into the heroes and saints they were made to be.Having ministered to the west side of Grand Rapids for over one hundred years, Sacred Heart`s ongoing commitment to academic excellence flows from the sacramental life of the Church. While growing in the love of what is true, good, and beautiful, students are formed and edified by daily Mass, weekly adoration, and frequent Reconciliation.Culture is the lived reality of a community. Through daily personal engagement with children and their families, we are promoting, preserving, and building upon the civilization the Church has given us over the past two millennia. By our mutual sacrifice and commitment, we bring the kingdom of God to our own small corner of the Lord`s vineyard.We strive to impart an education for a life well-lived, centered on truth, goodness, and beauty. Such a formation prepares students for their individual vocation and for the universal call to sanctity. Growing in grace and understanding, our students will evangelize our world through their words and deeds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Sacred Heart Academy offer?

Sacred Heart Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Academy?

The application deadline for Sacred Heart Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Sacred Heart Academy located?

Sacred Heart Academy is located in the John Ball Park neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.

School Reviews

5 2/27/2023

This school has been a God send to us. Their philosophy is that the parents are the primary educators of children and they work in partnership with parents to help develop the minds and hearts of their children. The curriculum is academically challenging with a focus on classical literature, Latin, recitations, writing, and character building while also building disciples. They celebrate mass every day and adoration on Tuesdays. The teachers and administrators are top-notch. I can`t recommend this school enough.

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