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#696 of 992 private schools in NY

Sacred Heart Academy

High School

47 CATHEDRAL AVE, Hempstead, NY 11550

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

849

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

5.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

849

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

5.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#696 of 992

In Hempstead

#2 of 2

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About Sacred Heart Academy

Sacred Heart Academy is a private high school in Hempstead, NY. Sacred Heart Academy serves approximately 849 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #696 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.3 pts below NY schools

5.7

This school 5.7 · Average
NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

Sacred Heart Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Sacred Heart Academy compares to the 11 public schools in Hempstead, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.5:1

This School

20.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

849

This School

874

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.7

This School

4.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 55.9% vs 0%

White 36.5% vs 0%

Black 5.3% vs 0%

Asian 2% vs 0%

Sacred Heart Academy Hempstead Public Avg

All Schools in Hempstead

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sacred Heart Academy (this school)	—	849	13.5:1	5.7
DAVID PATERSON SCHOOL	0.2 mi	435	16.7:1	3.5
ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	0.4 mi	1,895	15.7:1	7.2
PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.6 mi	490	49:1	2.8
EVERGREEN CHARTER SCHOOL	0.7 mi	1,088	16:1	6.0
HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	1,984	28.3:1	6.8
ALVERTA B GRAY SCHULTZ MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.8 mi	900	14.3:1	4.3
RHODES ACADEMY OF HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS	0.8 mi	756	19.4:1	2.2
JOSEPH MCNEIL SCHOOL	1.0 mi	422	15.6:1	3.5
JACKSON MAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.1 mi	483	18.6:1	5.4
BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.2 mi	524	20.2:1	4.6
LAWRENCE ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.7 mi	635	8.4:1	4.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention

C+ 3.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 55%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.2 / 10

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Enrollment 849

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 55.9%

White 36.5%

Black 5.3%

Asian 2.0%

Native American 0.1%

Pacific Islander 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

47 CATHEDRAL AVE, Hempstead, NY 11550

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. HEBREW ACADEMY OF NASSAU COUNTY (HANC) (rated 6.9/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby West Hempstead), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hempstead, see our Hempstead schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
DAVID PATERSON SCHOOL Hempstead	0.2 mi	435	3.5
CRESCENT SCHOOL Hempstead	0.3 mi	174	7.6
ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Hempstead	0.4 mi	1,895	7.2
HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL Hempstead	0.7 mi	1,984	6.8
EVERGREEN CHARTER SCHOOL Hempstead	0.7 mi	1,088	6.0
PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hempstead	0.6 mi	490	2.8
HEBREW ACADEMY OF NASSAU COUNTY West Hempstead	0.8 mi	416	6.6
RHODES ACADEMY OF HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS Hempstead	0.8 mi	756	2.2
ALVERTA B GRAY SCHULTZ MIDDLE SCHOOL Hempstead	0.8 mi	900	4.3
JOSEPH MCNEIL SCHOOL Hempstead	1.0 mi	422	3.5
GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL West Hempstead	0.9 mi	349	5.6
GARDEN CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Garden City	1.3 mi	1,021	8.6
JACKSON MAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hempstead	1.1 mi	483	5.4
CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL West Hempstead	1.2 mi	125	7.5
BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hempstead	1.2 mi	524	4.6
THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF GARDEN CITY Garden City	1.3 mi	269	8.9
NASSAU BOCES Garden City	1.7 mi	1,743	5.7
HEBREW ACADEMY OF NASSAU COUNTY (HANC) West Hempstead	1.5 mi	463	6.9
WILLIAM S COVERT SCHOOL South Hempstead	1.8 mi	283	9.0
LOCUST SCHOOL Garden City	1.6 mi	159	7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11550 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,904

Median Home Value

$446,500

Median Rent

$1,647/mo

Population

60,658

College Educated

20.9%

Homeownership

48.1%

Avg Commute

32.6 min

Poverty Rate

14.3%

Median Age

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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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FALCONER MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Falconer, NY	629	5.7
KENMORE EAST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Tonawanda, NY	1,054	5.7
LIVONIA MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Livonia, NY	759	5.7
BRONX SCHOOL FOR LAW GOVERNMENT AND JUSTICE Bronx, NY	690	5.8
CANASTOTA HIGH SCHOOL Canastota, NY	556	5.8
COMMUNITY HEALTH ACADEMY OF THE HEIGHTS New York, NY	574	5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sacred Heart Academy

What grades does Sacred Heart Academy serve?

Sacred Heart Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sacred Heart Academy?

Sacred Heart Academy has an enrollment of approximately 849 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Academy is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sacred Heart Academy rank in NY?

Sacred Heart Academy ranks #696 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Sacred Heart Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sacred Heart Academy a private school?

Yes, Sacred Heart Academy is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Sacred Heart Academy a religious school?

Sacred Heart Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 88 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 60 Good Transit
Bike Score: 58 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 849
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 63
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Nassau County
Phone: (516) 483-7383

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