Mission-driven
We empower each young woman to find
and share her passion and purpose.
What Sets Us Apart
In 1801, our founder had a revolutionary idea: to educate and empower young women.
Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat's vision of educational excellence continues to inspire us today.
Future-fluent
We instill critical skills- analytical thinking and creativity, leadership and ethical judgement- needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Impact-oriented
We teach students to look beyond themselves for ways they can impact and influence the larger community.
Global-ready
We offer students life-changing experiences across the globe through our International Network of Sacred Heart Schools.
You Belong
We are a remarkable community where everyone knows and appreciates who you are. Each student is encouraged to take risks and discover what she is capable of achieving.
Who We Are
![Alicia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1569000308/cshnyc/id2hdadv5in20wkcdtj8/AliciaRiveraUpdatedFinal.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1569000308/cshnyc/id2hdadv5in20wkcdtj8/AliciaRiveraUpdatedFinal.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1569000308/cshnyc/id2hdadv5in20wkcdtj8/AliciaRiveraUpdatedFinal.jpg","width":650}])
Alicia
At Sacred Heart I learned how to think, not what to think. I was encouraged from a young age to articulate my own thoughts and stand up for what I believe in.
Alicia Rivera '18, Harvard University
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Claire
Being part of the Sacred Heart network gave me the amazing opportunity to participate in the International Summit in France. I discussed global issues with Sacred Heart girls from all over the world, giving me a new perspective on issues such as climate change.
Claire, Grade 12
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Cricket
Learning to love service is a special part of a Sacred Heart education. In 6th grade, I volunteered for Project Cicero and Meals on Wheels. Delivering books to kids from under-resourced communities and bringing food to seniors who are homebound helped me realize that a small action can make a major difference.
Cricket, Grade 10
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Alysse
One of my favorite Sacred Heart traditions is “K Buddies” where 4th graders are paired with Kindergarteners. Last year, I had a K Buddy named Jacqueline. We read together, played fun games and I made sure she felt welcome as part of the Sacred Heart family...just like my K Buddy did for me.
Alysse, Grade 5
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Caitlin
After graduating, I took a gap year to teach at Kangole Girls Senior Secondary School in Uganda. I taught math, PE and started the first competitive soccer team. Most importantly, I learned to never underestimate the power of what we can bring from 91st Street to the rest of the world.
Caitlin Murphy '17, The University of Virginia
At a Glance
18
AP & 90+ courses
in Upper School
1/3
of students
study internationally
15
AAIS tournament
championships in
the last 5 years
#1
all-girls Speech Team
in New York State
717
students
#1
largest Athletics and Wellness
school facility in Manhattan
89%
of faculty have masters
or doctoral degrees
6.7:1
student to faculty ratio
60+
student-led clubs
and organizations
159
Sacred Heart schools
around the world
20%
of students awarded
financial aid each year
100k+
hours of community service
over the past 25 years
What's Happening
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The 91st Street community came together in spirit rather than in person today for Rentrée, the annual ceremony celebrating the start of a new school year at Sacred Heart.
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This 17th edition of the visual art publication, IRIS, represents work created in painting and drawing, photography, ceramics and sculpture. The work in this magazine displays the creative mastery, inventiveness and talent the Sacred Heart art students possess.
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If you are seeking solace or spiritual communion, we invite you to post an intention on our community prayer wall. We will hold in prayer all those who are in need of our prayers. Intentions will be viewed by the entire 91st Street community to support our call to communal prayer.