Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
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
- French
- Spanish
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
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Functions
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Probability
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus
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
- Acting
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Debate
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Journalism
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Pottery
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Sculpture
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
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
- Acting
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Debate
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Journalism
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Pottery
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Sculpture
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
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
Precentage 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
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 3%
Average Merit Scholarship: 7,500
Current Endowment Amount: $12,000,000
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
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 3%
Average Merit Scholarship: $7,500
Current Endowment Amount: $12,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Tracy How
Admissions Phone: 626 685 8521
Fax: 626 685 8522
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.fsha.org
Nearby Schools
- Southwestern Academy - 5mi / 9 km
- The Webb Schools (CA) - 26mi / 41 km
- The Thacher School - 60mi / 97 km
- Ojai Valley School - 64mi / 103 km
- Villanova Preparatory School - 64mi / 103 km
- Cate School - 76mi / 122 km








