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Convent of the Sacred Heart

United States, New York

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 737
Type Co-educational
Opened 1881
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Typical class size 15
Strengths Oldest all-girls school in NYC, 6:1 student-faculty ratio, 159 Sacred Heart schools worldwide, 16 championships in 5 years, #1 Speech Team in NY State
Clubs Speech Team, Athletics
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Convent of the Sacred Heart is the oldest independent all-girls school in New York City, founded in 1881. Serving 730 students from Pre-K through Grade 12 with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio and 89% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school is part of a global network of 159 Sacred Heart schools worldwide.

1 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128.

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The Essentials

Convent of the Sacred Heart has 737 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location

Sacred Heart is at 1 East 91st Street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

Stages

Pre-K through Grade 12, divided into Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.

Type

Sacred Heart is an independent all-girls day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

One-third of students study internationally.

Country affiliation

Part of a global network of 159 Sacred Heart schools.

Religious affiliation

Catholic, founded by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat.

Diving Deeper
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Academics

Convent of the Sacred Heart teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum

STEAM programme, global studies, exchange programmes, and FutureLab initiative. 89% of faculty hold master's or doctoral degrees.

Student Teacher Ratio

6:1

Higher Education Progression

College counselling provided.

Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions

Admissions process available.

Scholarships

27% of students receive financial aid each year.

School Events
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