Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy

La Cañada Flintridge

California

United States

Overview

At Flintridge Sacred Heart, it isn’t about fitting a mold or striving to look or act in a certain way; it's about understanding and loving your true self. You want to burn bright and make the world a better place. You want to decide for yourself who you want to be and where you want to go. You want to wonder, be curious, and seek truth with voraciousness and determination— both now and in the future. Whatever you want to be, we'll help ignite your dreams.

Academics

Summary: At Flintridge Sacred Heart, our teachers are committed to inspiring their students every day to wonder, be curious, and seek truth with voraciousness and determination. The supportive interaction within the school community — combined with Flintridge Sacred Heart's nurturing and challenging curriculum — creates what only can be characterized as “the Flintridge Sacred Heart experience.”

Department Director Kathy Desmond

Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1

Average Class Size: 15

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 39

Number of AP Courses Offered: 20

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 71%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Evening Study Assistance
Learning Center
Learning Differences Support
Peer Tutoring
Technology Center

English

Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Journalism
AP English Language
AP English Literature

History

European History
Honors
United States History
World History
Art History

Foreign Languages

Religion / Philosophy

Ethics
Faith
Moral Philosophy
Philosophy
Religious Studies
The Bible
Theology
World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics
Psychology

Sciences

Anatomy
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Health
Physics
Physiology
Sports Medicine
Forensics
Robotics

Math

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Multimedia
Computer Programming
Computer Science

Music

Band
Choral Music
Individual Instructions
Music Appreciation
Music History
Music Theory
Orchestra
Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

Special Programs

Community Service
Independent Study
Leadership
Outdoor Education
Physical Education
Robotics
Public Speaking
Student Council
Science Research

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 1

Average Students Per Dorm: 40

Number of Girls Dorms: 1

Number of Boys Dorms: 0

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Vending Machines
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Rooms are furnished with a bed, desk; dresser, bookshelf, and nightstand for each student. Rooms also come complete with a trashcan power strip and locker for each student. Each room has its own bathroom so there's no need to walk down the hall to shower in the boarding hall. Meals are served in our Dining Room which is the same space hotel guests dined in when the hotel opened in 1931.

Student Life

On the hill ... we welcome everyone with open arms. Student life at Flintridge Sacred Heart is not just about the classroom– it’s also about providing opportunities for every student to find her interest niche— from joining the Amnesty International club to planning a service project for Christian Action Movement, writing for the school paper to editing the yearbook. For more information, visit https://www.fsha.org/student-life

Facilities

Fitness Center
Pool

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Amnesty International
Animal Rights Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Habitat for Humanity
Honor Council
Horseback Riding
International Club
Literary Magazine
Math Club
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Peer Tutoring
Quiz Bowl
SADD
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Yearbook

Arts & Athletics

Summary: We believe that the arts are a pathway to knowledge, curiosity, and empathy. Every day we reinforce, challenge, and extend artistic traditions while nurturing the creative habits of our young artists. Because the dream begins in the studio and on the stage, with passionate practice, we shape dreams into reality. Athletics at Flintridge Sacred Heart is all about the relationships and life-long bonds you will develop by training hard, celebrating wins and learning to handle losses with your fellow teammates.

Arts Department Director: Heather Kent

Athletics Department Director: Stephanie Contreras

Notable Achievements: CIF Southern Section; Div. I champions in soccer; Choir placed first at World Strides On Stage competition; Soccer & Volleyball team received academic awards

Arts

Interscholastic Sports

Basketball
Cross Country Running
Diving
Equestrian
Golf
Horseback Riding
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo

Recreational Sports

Dance
Horseback Riding

Graduates

Summary: We develop the talents and interests of our students and help them realize individual educational goals in high school, preparing them for college and beyond. To learn more: https://www.fsha.org/academics/college-counseling

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	450	540	510
75th percentile	560	770	650

Notable Alumni

Camille Johnston

Class of 1986

Director of Communications to First Lady Michelle Obama

Beverly Beesemyer

Class of 1937

Former WASP and recent recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor

Claudine Cazian

Class of 1996

Production executive for "On Air with Ryan Seacrest"

Barbara Ling

Class of 1970

Received an Academy Award for Best Production Design for the film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."

Drew Washington

Class of 2012

Worked on the litigation team that represented the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team in its gender discrimination/equal pay lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation.

Brianne Howey

Class of 2007

Graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2011 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Brianne is an actress, known for The Passage (2019), The Exorcist (2016) and Ginny & Georgia (2021).

Quotes From Alumni

“Flintridge Sacred Heart challenged me not to stay in the comforts of my community but to go out into the world to seek a better life not only for myself but for others.”

-Annie Rose Ramos, Class of 2004, Served in the Peace Corps

“It's so different comparing the girls that go to single-sex schools versus the girls that go to coed schools. Here it's cool to be smart. You can really embrace your brilliance.”

-Marisa McKently, Class of 2010, Attending Harvard University Class of 2014

“Flintridge Sacred Heart has made me unafraid to use my voice. In a comfortable setting I've gained what many young women in the world lack: empowerment.”

-Laura Allen, Class of 2011, Attending Barnard College Class of 2015

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 3%

Average Merit Scholarship: 7,500

Current Endowment Amount: $12,000,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: All Girls

Total Boarding: 31

Total Day: 324

Total Enrollment: 355

Boys: 0

Girls: 355

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: February 1st

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $61,740

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $27,650

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 25%

Average Awarded: $3,241

School Finances