Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

What Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart does

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is an independent, nonprofit, all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school serving grades 9-12 in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1881 and named for St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, the institution operates from a single historic campus at 3601 Burt Street and maintains a 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio under a faculty where over 75% hold advanced degrees and average tenure is 10 years. Academics are organized across nine departments (English, Fine Arts, History and Social Studies, STEAM/Information Technology, International Languages, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, and Theology), augmented by the DREAM Lab maker space, a 1:1 iPad program, and the Canvas LMS.

The school is part of the global Network of Sacred Heart Schools, comprising 25 schools in the United States and Canada and more than 150 schools across 41 countries, which underpins student exchange, service immersion, and faculty development programs. Revenue is generated through a Family Individualized Tuition (FIT) model that sets tuition based on each family's financial circumstances (used by more than half of incoming freshmen families across 41 Omaha-metro zip codes), recurring annual fees ($350 registration, $675 activities, $600 technology), and charitable contributions via the Duchesne Fund, Planned Giving, and the A Bold Step Forward capital campaign.

Go-to-market is a direct-to-consumer admissions funnel: events such as Fan Night and Discover Duchesne shadow days, student ambassador referrals, and FIT-based financial aid outreach. The school markets on its official website and active social channels (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram), and is recognized in the 2026 Niche Best Schools rankings alongside sustainability credentials (US Department of Education Green Ribbon School 2020, Energy Star, Zero Waste status achieved 2022, Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2045 commitment).

Name

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

Legal name

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

Website

https://duchesneacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Catholic college-prep schooling
• All-girls high school
• Faith-based education services
• K-12 academic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition (Family Individualized Tuition - FIT): Duchesne uses a Family Individualized Tuition (FIT) model where tuition is determined based on individual family financial situations. More than half of freshman families receive individualized tuition. Families from 41 zip codes in the Omaha metro participate in the program.
2. Fees (Registration, Activities, Technology): Annual fees include $350 Registration Fee, $675 Activities Fee, and $600 Technology Fee. These are separate from tuition and due according to the enrollment timeline.
3. Charitable Contributions and Fundraising: The school operates advancement programs including The Duchesne Fund, Planned Giving, A Bold Step Forward Campaign, and annual giving to support the educational mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart operates an independent Catholic all-girls college-preparatory high school for grades 9-12 in Omaha, Nebraska, delivering a rigorous academic curriculum with AP coursework, athletics, fine arts, and faith formation grounded in Sacred Heart values. The school supplements its core program with enrichment offerings including K-8 summer camps, a DREAM Lab maker space, a 1:1 iPad program, Global Citizenship Certification, Sacred Heart Exchange, and service immersion trips, all funded primarily through individualized tuition, recurring fees, and charitable contributions.

Product overview

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart offers an all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school education for grades 9-12, distinguished by its Sacred Heart mission and 200-year educational tradition. The institution provides a comprehensive academic program through nine departments (English, Fine Arts, History & Social Studies, STEAM, International Languages, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, and Theology), enhanced by technology integration including a 1:1 iPad Program and Canvas LMS. Global programs include the Global Citizenship Certification track, Sacred Heart Exchange (hosting 10-15 international students annually), Fritaly France/Italy trips, and service trips worldwide. The school operates a DREAM Lab maker space, eSports team, and summer camps for grades K-8. Financial accessibility is supported through Family Individualized Tuition (FIT), with over half of freshman families receiving individualized tuition rates. The institution is accredited by North Central Accreditation, AdvancED, and the state of Nebraska.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All-Girls Catholic College-Preparatory High School (Grades 9-12) Core academic program offering a four-year Catholic, independent, college-preparatory education for young women in grades 9-12, rooted in Sacred Heart values, with 9:1 student-teacher ratio, AP coursework, fine arts, athletics, and 100% four-year college acceptance.
• Summer Camps (Grades K-8) Summer enrichment program for grades K-8 including basketball, volleyball, dance, theater, and STEM camps held May through July on the Duchesne campus.
• iPad 1:1 Device Program Provisioned device program delivering an iPad, case, keyboard, Apple Pencil, Apple Care warranty, and tech support to every student as part of the $600 annual technology fee.
• DREAM Lab Maker Space Design, Research, Engineering, Art, Media Lab offering 3-D printing, sewing, Adobe Creative Suite, and other maker tools to encourage creativity, problem solving, and risk-taking for all students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation and college acceptance rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Goodwill Industries - Good Bytes ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership for electronics recycling. In 2018 and 2023, Duchesne collected over 7000 pounds of used electronics for recycling through this program.
• Network of Sacred Heart SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuchesne is part of a network of 25 Sacred Heart schools in the United States and Canada, and over 150 schools in 41 countries globally. The network provides student exchange programs, service trip opportunities, faculty professional development, and shared commitment to the Five Sacred Heart Goals. Students can spend 2-4 weeks at other Sacred Heart schools in Europe, Asia, North America, or Australia.
• Creighton University - Institute for Latin American Concern (ILAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership where students participate in service immersion experiences in the Dominican Republic. Students stay at the ILAC Center, complete service projects in rural communities, and live with host families. The program develops cultural awareness and social responsibility.
• Orpheum TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic students collaborate with the Orpheum to see Broadway shows, take masterclasses, and bring in clinicians to Duchesne music ensembles.
• Community Links InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of Mexico service trips, working with Sacred Heart students from Stuart Hall and Convent of the Sacred Heart in San Francisco and Sacred Heart in Atherton for five-day service experiences.
• St. Augustine Mission School (Winnebago)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents visit St. Augustine Mission School founded by St. Katherine Drexel in 1906 at Winnebago, Nebraska, learning the history, language, and culture of the Omaha and Ho-Chunk tribes.
• Koinonia FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents visit Koinonia Farm in Americus, Georgia, founded by Clarence Jordan as a demonstration plot for the Kingdom of God. Activities include volunteering at Habitat for Humanity International Village and Café Campesino.
• Durham MuseumminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSeniors can apply for internships at the Durham Museum, providing real-world experience in history and museum studies.
• Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish IV Honors students can earn Dual Enrollment Credit through Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Marymount High School: Catholic all-girls college-prep high school in Los Angeles, offering a comparable single-gender Catholic education model.
• Academy of the Sacred Heart: Sacred Heart Network K-12 Catholic college-prep school operating under the same Society of the Sacred Heart mission and Goals & Criteria as Duchesne.
• Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart: Sacred Heart Network all-girls K-12 college-prep school in Bethesda, Maryland; network sister school operating under the same Society of the Sacred Heart mission.
• Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy: Sacred Heart Network all-girls Catholic college-prep high school in La Cañada Flintridge, California, sharing the same Five Goals and Criteria framework.
• Ursuline Academy of Dallas: Catholic all-girls college-prep school in Dallas, Texas, comparable in single-gender faith-based mission and outcomes-focused positioning.
• Marian High School: Private Catholic all-girls college-preparatory high school located in Omaha Hillside, the most direct local competitor serving the same metro and parent demographic.
• Visitation School: Private Catholic all-girls K-12 college-prep school in Mendota, Minnesota, comparable in mission, single-gender positioning, and Sacred Heart lineage.
• Creighton Prep: Jesuit Catholic all-boys college-prep high school in Omaha; complementary sibling institution to Duchesne within the metro Catholic secondary market.
• Mercy High School: Catholic all-girls college-preparatory high school (multiple locations, e.g., Farmington Hills, MI), serving a comparable demographic and value proposition.
• Brownell-Talbot School: Omaha-based independent, faith-inspired K-12 school offering a college-prep program, competing for the same tuition-paying families in the metro area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/duchesneacademy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/DuchesneAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/duchesneacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/dashomaha
• Instagraminstagram.com/duchesneacademy/?hl=en

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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