Convent of the Sacred Heart

What Convent of the Sacred Heart does

Convent of the Sacred Heart is a private, nonprofit, Catholic independent school located at 1 East 91st Street in Manhattan, founded in 1881 as the oldest independent all-girls school in New York City. The institution operates three academic divisions covering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, serving approximately 730 full-time equivalent students with 201 faculty and staff and a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio. It generates revenue primarily through annual tuition (ranging from $40,560 for Pre-K half-day to $70,850 for K-12 for the 2026-2027 academic year), with ancillary income from Summer Programs, the Sacred Heart Swim School, Cardinal Swim Club, adult aquatics, after-school programs, and development/annual giving. The school allocates over $6 million in financial aid annually to 27% of students and is accredited through NAIS, NYSAIS, ISAAGNY, and NCGS. It is a member of the global Network of Sacred Heart Schools comprising 159 schools in 41 countries, sharing a common mission and Goals and Criteria framework.

The school's underlying academic platform rests on a STEAM curriculum with three instructional pillars (computational thinking, operational technology use, digital citizenship), supported by the 20,000-square-foot FutureLab STEM Innovation Hub completed in 2022 with 11 dedicated spaces including chemistry and physics labs and makerspaces for laser cutting, 3D printing, soldering, and maker education across Lower, Middle, and Upper School. Athletics is anchored by the 60,000-square-foot Athletics and Wellness Center unveiled in 2014, containing a regulation pool, gymnasium, dance studio, strength and conditioning studio, and training room. Athletics technology includes PlaySight video analysis and live streaming. The college counseling program begins in 9th grade with low student-to-counselor ratios (~30 students per counselor), integrated with Compass Education Group for SAT/ACT preparation.

Distribution and customer acquisition operate exclusively through a direct-to-consumer admissions funnel: virtual tours, Open Houses (Lower School October 28, 2026; Middle/Upper School October 22, 2026), classroom experiences, parent panels, December 1 application deadlines, ISEE testing, parent interviews, and playgroup visits. The Sacred Heart Merit Scholarship targets Catholic Parochial school students, and sibling/legacy families receive early decision consideration. Operationally, the school is governed by a Board of Trustees (chaired by Lorena Sayer O'Brien for 2026-2027), with Kate D. Adams serving as Head of School since 2023. Direct operating geographies are New York City boroughs plus commuter markets in New Jersey, Westchester, and Long Island; approximately one-third of Upper School students participate in international study abroad across the 40-plus country Sacred Heart network.

Name

Convent of the Sacred Heart

Legal name

Convent of the Sacred Heart

Website

https://cshnyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Convent of the Sacred Heart is a private, nonprofit, all-girls Catholic independent school in Manhattan founded in 1881, serving approximately 730 students from Pre-K through Grade 12 with annual tuition ranging from $40,560 to $70,850. It is part of a global network of 159 Sacred Heart schools across 41 countries and operates FutureLab STEM and Athletics & Wellness Center facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• All-girls Catholic school
• College preparatory program
• Independent school education
• STEAM curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Charles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue source from tuition payments for educational services. Tuition ranges from $40,560 (Pre-K half day) to $70,850 (K-Grade 12) for the 2026-2027 academic year. Tuition is inclusive of all fees, lunch, textbooks, instructional materials and required class trips.
2. Financial Aid Program: School awards over $6 million in financial aid annually to 27% of students. Aid covers beyond tuition including technology, after school programs, bus transportation, summer camps, instrument lessons, service and athletics trips, and college application support.
3. Aquatics Programs: Revenue-generating programs including Sacred Heart Swim School (private and group lessons for ages 4+), Cardinal Swim Club (pre-competitive program), and Adult Masters Swimming and lessons. Open to outside community members.
4. Summer Programs: Revenue-generating summer enrichment programs including Swim & S.T.E.A.M. (Lower School), All Around Town NYC exploration, and Broadway Jr. (Middle School).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Convent of the Sacred Heart operates an independent all-girls Catholic school in New York City, offering a Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 educational program across three divisions (Lower, Middle, and Upper School). The school delivers college-preparatory academics grounded in the Goals and Criteria of the Society of the Sacred Heart, complemented by auxiliary services including college counseling, athletics (38 teams in 13 sports), aquatics and swim instruction, arts, after-school care, and summer programs. Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year ranges from $40,560 (Pre-K half-day) to $70,850 (K-Grade 12), with over $6 million in financial aid awarded annually to 27% of students.

Product overview

Convent of the Sacred Heart is an all-girls private school in New York City, founded in 1881, offering comprehensive educational programs from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The institution operates across three academic divisions (Lower School, Middle School, Upper School) and provides a wide array of supplementary programs including college counseling, library services, athletics, performing and visual arts, STEAM education, study abroad opportunities, summer programs, and after-school care. The school features two major facilities: the FutureLab STEM Innovation Hub (20,000 sq ft, opened 2022) and the Athletics and Wellness Center (60,000 sq ft, opened 2014). Transportation and financial aid services are also offered to support family access to the educational program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 100K+ hours of community service over past 25 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sacred Heart School Atherton, CA (Exploring Entrepreneurship)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Launched summer 2021, Exploring Entrepreneurship program partners with CA Sacred Heart school to give students real-world exposure to entrepreneurship across finance, technology, healthcare, and biotechnology through experiential learning.
• Network of Sacred Heart Schools (USA & Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSacred Heart is part of the Network of 25 Sacred Heart schools across North America and 200+ schools worldwide. The network provides shared Goals and Criteria (last revised December 2020), international exchange opportunities, professional development, student conferences, and collaborative programs across member institutions.
• Sacred Heart School India (Haregaon)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic visit program grounded in Upper School curriculum allowing students to deepen classroom study in History, Religion and Literature through immersive experience in India. Students work alongside Indian peers at partner Sacred Heart school.
• International Sacred Heart Schools (40+ countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisiting Students Program offers 4-12 week cultural immersion experiences in over 40 countries including Australia, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Barcelona, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Mexico City, Nantes, Taipei, Madrid, and Dublin. Students live with international Sacred Heart host families.
• NYU Langone Health Concussion CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for concussion management information and resources, providing medical expertise for student-athlete health and safety protocols.
• Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSacred Heart adheres to notification deadlines, parent reply dates, and principles of good practice established by ISAAGNY for independent school admissions.
• New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of NYSAIS, participating in their athletic association and professional development conferences including Diversity Conference and Diversity Practitioners Conference.
• Athletic Association of Independent Schools (AAIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSacred Heart competes in AAIS League athletics. Member school with teams participating in 13 sports across Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of NAIS with faculty and staff attending conferences including People of Color Conference.
• National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of NCGS, supporting all-girls education advocacy and best practices.
• Little Sisters of the AssumptionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLower School students prepare Thanksgiving food baskets for this organization as part of community service education.
• Habitat for Humanity NYC, NJ, WV, New OrleansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpper School students build homes with Habitat for Humanity across multiple locations as part of service learning program.
• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiddle School students host Math-a-thon to fund cancer research at St. Jude's Hospital.
• Concourse HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpper School students teach robotics at Concourse House as part of community service program.
• Meals on WheelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiddle School students deliver weekly Meals on Wheels with Head of School Mrs. Adams. Lower School students also participate in related service.
• The Encuentrro Project (El Paso-Juarez Border)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpper School students participate in border immersion experience with the Encuentro project from June 13-19, 2026 to learn about forced migration and asylum seeking through Catholic Social Teaching lens.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/networkofsacredheartschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/SacredHeartNYC91
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/network-of-sacred-heart-schools

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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