Sacred Heart High School (Yonkers, New York)

Sacred Heart High School is an American co-educational private, Roman Catholic high school in Yonkers, New York. It is in the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. It is the only Catholic high school in Yonkers.[2]

Sacred Heart High School
Address
Map
34 Convent Avenue

, ,
10703

United States
Coordinates40°56′57.6″N 73°53′8.1″W / 40.949333°N 73.885583°W / 40.949333; -73.885583
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TypePrivate, co-educational
Motto"Lead with Heart"
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1923
CEEB code336070
PresidentRev. Robert Abbatiello OFM, Cap.
PrincipalFrances Acosta
Director of Institutional Advancement and Alumni RelationsClaire Sullivan
Grades912
Enrollment310 (2017[needs update])
Average class size23
CampusUrban/Suburban
Color(s)Green and gold   
Slogan"Catholic Education in an Atmosphere of Community."
Team nameSacred Heart Spartans
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
YearbookLance
Tuition$9,150 (2021–2022)
Director of AdmissionsBrendan Clark
Director of FinanceMichele Rota
Director of TuitionMaura Friend
Director of AthleticsTony Giannelli
Websitesacredhearths.org

It was founded in 1923 and named after the most holy Sacred Heart of Jesus. At the time of its founding, the Sacred Heart community was predominantly composed of Irish-American immigrants, which has had a large influence on the school's image and mascot. Sacred Heart is known as "The Fighting Irish".

Academics

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Sacred Heart has a liberal arts curriculum, in accordance with a course of study prescribed by the University of the State of New York, which focuses on English, history, mathematics, the sciences, modern languages, and religion. Students are given the option to take Regents level, Honors or Advanced Placement classes depending on their individual performance.

All students are required to take four years of English, four years of religion, three years of any language, four years of history, three years of mathematics, and three years of science.

Senior students have the choice of taking elective courses in various academic subjects, and with prior approval, undergraduate courses in conjunction with Westchester Community College through its Advanced College Experience Program.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". Archived from the original on September 17, 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2009.
  2. ^ SHHS. "History Of Sacred Heart High School". Sacred Heart High School. Retrieved November 30, 2007.
  3. ^ "Mike Spano '83". sacredhearths.org. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  4. ^ Darden, Ebro (January 27, 2023). "BONUS: Ice Spice On Upbringing, Drake, Cardi B, Acting, + New EP!". Apple Podcasts. Hot 97. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
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