Established in 1865, Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr (SHA) is an independent, all-girls, K-12, Catholic school on the Main Line. SHA is a proud member of the International . Accreditation and Associations Fully accredited with the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Membership with our domestic and international Network of Sacred Heart Schools
Top Independent School - Philadelphia Business Journal Membership with Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1865
Student Body
Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
8 students
Number of AP Courses
14 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Comparative Government and Politcs, AP English Language, AP English Language, AP European History, AP Macro, AP Micro, AP Psychology, AP Studio Art, Calculus AB, Computer Science, Honors Courses offered in all disciplines 9-12, Honors Organic Chemistry
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Upper School (9-12) $21320
Middle School (5-8) $17200
Lower School (1-4) $14730
Kindergarten $12875
Admissions Director
Tammy Hart
Admissions Associate
Lauren Deets
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
25 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Book Clubs, Chez Nous Literary Club, Community Service, Drama Club, Girls in Science, Guitar Lessons, Knitting Club, Literary Magazine, Mathletes, Model United Nations, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, Piano Lessons, Public Speaking, Science Bowl, Science Club, STEM Activities, Student Government, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Ensemble, Guitar Club, Piano Lab, Spring Musical, Ukulele Club
Book Clubs, Chez Nous Literary Club, Community Service, Drama Club, Girls in Science, Guitar Lessons, Knitting Club, Literary Magazine, Mathletes, Model United Nations, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, Piano Lessons, Public Speaking, Science Bowl, Science Club, STEM Activities, Student Government, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Ensemble, Guitar Club, Piano Lab, Spring Musical, Ukulele Club
School Notes
- Founded in 1865 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sacred Heart has a strong tradition of excellence in education as envisioned by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat.
- Sacred Heart Academy, known as SHA, is part of a national network of 24 independent schools located in the US and Canada which share a common heritage and vision.
- There are more than 140 Sacred Heart schools around the world providing an international campus for our students at Bryn Mawr through exchange programs, summer workshops, service opportunities and use of the Sofie Network.
- For more than 150 years in Philadelphia, the goals of Sacred Heart`s educational program have remained the same: to produce self-confident women, to provide a challenging intellectual education, to develop a love of God, and to create a desire to help others.
- A holistic approach to learning seeks to respond to the academic, athletic, aesthetic, spiritual, social, and emotional needs of each girl with a curriculum that is well-grounded in basic and specialized courses.
- Sacred Heart is a Catholic school with a tradition of ecumenism, welcoming the enrichment that students and faculty of all faiths offer. By its religious education program, the school seeks to foster open-mindedness and reverence for differences.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr offer?
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr offers 11 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr's ranking?
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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