Sacred Hearts Academy

Name

Sacred Hearts Academy

Legal name

Sacred Hearts Academy

Website

https://sacredhearts.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Private catholic education
• Girls college preparatory
• K-12 education
• Early childhood education
• Summer enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition fees for grades Pre-School through 12, with tiered pricing by grade level ranging from $16,350 to $20,958 annually.
2. Summer Programs: Revenue from summer programs for boys and girls ages 3 through grade 12, with session fees ranging from $480-$1,300 depending on program type and extended care options.
3. After School Care: After school care services for Kindergarten through Grade 8 with annual fee of $2,000 for 10 months, including snack.
4. Food Services: Breakfast and lunch programs managed by Sodexo, with pre-order system and meal card-based purchasing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sacred Hearts Academy is Hawaii's largest all-girls Catholic school, delivering a continuous college-preparatory education from preschool through grade 12 across Early Learning Center, Lower School, and Upper School divisions. The core offering is supplemented by the Early College Program dual-enrollment partnership with Chaminade University, summer enrichment programs, after-school care, athletics, arts, and the Girls Got GRIT mentorship initiative. Revenue is generated primarily through tiered tuition ($16,350-$20,958 annually), ancillary fees for food service and extended care, and philanthropic giving.

Product overview

Sacred Hearts Academy is Hawaii's largest all-girls Catholic school, offering a comprehensive college-preparatory education from preschool through grade 12. The educational program is structured across four divisions: Early Learning Center (ages 2-6 with preschool and kindergarten), Lower School (grades 1-6), Middle School (grades 6-8), and Upper School (grades 7-12). The institution provides a girl-focused curriculum tailored to how girls learn best, emphasizing STEM, humanities, and the arts. Extended learning programs include the Early College Program (in partnership with Chaminade University) enabling students to earn both high school and associate degrees simultaneously, and Summer Programs for enrichment. Co-curricular offerings include Lancer Athletics, The Arts Program, Girls Got GRIT mentorship program, and Lancers Lately student media production. The school achieves 100% college acceptance and emphasizes character formation, leadership, and service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SHAgram: The school's official news and updates platform
• Lancers Lately
• SHA KaLeo
• Lancer Athletics
• Girls Got GRIT
• Early College Program

Products and services

• Early Learning Center (Preschool) Licensed preschool program for girls ages 2-6, including 2-year-old, 3-year-old, 4-year-old programs, and Kindergarten, with student-teacher ratios of 8:1 for two-year-olds, 12:1 for three-year-olds, 16:1 for four-year-olds, and 20:1 for five-year-olds. Includes specialty classes in Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, Japanese (Preschool), and Spanish (Kindergarten). Annual tuition is $16,350.
• Lower School (Grades 1-6) College-preparatory program for girls in grades 1-6 featuring core subjects (Language Arts, Math, Religion, Science, Social Studies) plus specialty subjects (Art, Library, Music, Physical Education, World Languages). Students in grades 3-5 are required to have personal digital devices (iPad or Laptop). Annual tuition is $16,350 for K-5 and $18,618 for middle school grades.
• Upper School (Grades 7-12) Rigorous college-preparatory curriculum covering humanities (Theology, English, Social Studies, World Languages), STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), and the arts (Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Band). Includes AP courses, honors courses, and 21st Century learning skills integration. Annual tuition is $18,618 for Grades 6-8 and $20,958 for Grades 9-12.
• Early College Program Partnership with Chaminade University allowing students to earn both their Sacred Hearts Academy high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree simultaneously. Students take college courses on campus during junior and senior years, potentially reducing time to a bachelor's degree by up to two years. College tuition is included with regular Academy tuition.
• Summer Programs Two three-week sessions (June 8-26 and June 29-July 17) offering academic and enrichment courses for preschool through grade 12. Programs include robotics, STEM, athletics (tennis, cheer), and academic credit courses. Session fees range from $480 to $1,300 depending on program type and extended care options. Available to both boys and girls.
• Girls Got GRIT Mentorship program connecting high school students with professional mentors and internship companies to enhance skill development and build professional networks. Empowers young women with Grace, Resilience, Initiative, and Tenacity (GRIT) for workforce development in Hawaii through partnerships with local businesses and companies.
• Lancer Athletics Comprehensive athletic program competing in the Christian School Athletic League (CSAL) and Catholic School League (CSL). Sports include Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field. The program is named in honor of patron saint Joan of Arc and fosters well-rounded young women through athletic participation.
• The Arts Program Comprehensive arts education including Performing Arts (Band, Choir, Dance, Hula, Hawaiian Chant and Dance) and Visual Arts (Art, Jewelry, Ceramics, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Videography, Yearbook). Located in the McKeough Visual Arts Center.
• After School Care After school care services for Kindergarten through Grade 8 with annual fee of $2,000 for 10 months, including a snack. Provides extended-day supervision for working families whose daughters are enrolled at the Academy.
• Food Services (Sodexo) Breakfast and lunch programs managed by Sodexo with a pre-order system and meal card-based purchasing through the MyMealtime platform. Operates the Student Center cafeteria on campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate for graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chaminade University of HonolulucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly College Program partnership beginning Fall 2023 allowing students to earn both high school diploma and Associate of Arts degree simultaneously. College courses are taught on Sacred Hearts Academy campus with tuition included in regular tuition. May enable students to reduce bachelor's degree time by up to two years.
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationTuition management, payment plans, and financial aid application processing. Provides payment options including annual, semi-annual, and 10-month installment plans.
• ADPcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorkforce management and payroll processing for Academy employees through ADP Workforce Now platform.
• SodexocoreTechnology or IntegrationFood service management providing breakfast and lunch programs. Manages Student Center operations with pre-order system and meal card-based purchasing through MyMealtime.
• Roberts HawaiiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate bus service vendor providing school transportation services for families seeking commute solutions. Seats offered on first-served basis.
• NaviancecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege and career readiness platform used by students in grades 10-12 for post-secondary planning, college research, and application tracking.
• ACE Scholarships HawaiiminorOthersK-12 educational freedom organization providing partial tuition scholarships ($3,000 for K-8, $4,000 for high school) for lower-income families to attend partner private schools.
• Augustine Educational FoundationminorOthersProvides tuition scholarships for families to afford Hawai'i's K-12 Catholic Schools. Requires FACTS Financial Aid Assessment.
• Pauahi FoundationminorOthersOffers multiple scholarship programs including Kipona Scholarship (need-based tuition assistance), Kahapua'ohai (early learning scholarships ages 3-5), and Hulili Scholarship (bridges families to private school for grades 6 and 9).
• Local Businesses and CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership companies participating in Girls Got GRIT mentorship program, providing internship opportunities and professional mentor connections for high school students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Punahou School: Hawaii's largest and most well-endowed independent K-12 school in Honolulu. Sacred Hearts Academy competes with Punahou for the same affluent Oahu families seeking private college-preparatory education, though Punahou is co-ed and has a significantly larger endowment.
• Iolani School: Highly ranked co-ed private K-12 school in Honolulu with strong college-preparatory academics and athletics. Competes directly with Sacred Hearts Academy for Hawaii's private school families, including offering summer programs and similar tuition tiering.
• Maryknoll School: Catholic K-12 school in Honolulu serving both boys and girls, founded by the Maryknoll Sisters. Provides direct faith-based, college-preparatory competition to Sacred Hearts Academy within the same Catholic education ecosystem in Hawaii.
• Saint Francis School: Catholic K-12 school in Honolulu, with sister-school relationship dynamics and shared feeder patterns to Sacred Hearts Academy. Competes for the same Catholic, college-preparatory families on Oahu.
• Kamehameha Schools: Hawaii's largest private school system with a K-12 program, primarily serving students of Native Hawaiian ancestry through significant endowment-based financial aid. While its mission is different, it competes in the same Honolulu private school market for premium K-12 families.
• Mid-Pacific Institute: Co-ed private K-12 school in Honolulu with a college-preparatory focus and similar tuition levels. Competes for the same Oahu college-prep families and offers comparable enrichment programs.
• Hawaii Baptist Academy: Faith-based (Protestant) K-12 college-prep school in Honolulu. Competes for families seeking values-based private education in Hawaii, though with a different faith tradition.
• Le Jardin Academy: Private K-12 school in Kailua, Oahu, offering college-preparatory education with a strong enrichment and international program. Targets similar family profiles as Sacred Hearts Academy on the windward side of Oahu.
• Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy: Catholic all-girls college-preparatory school in La Canada Flintridge, California, founded by the Dominican Sisters. Comparable to Sacred Hearts Academy in single-sex Catholic mission, college-prep focus, and similar tuition tier.

Broad incumbents

• Marianist School (Chaminade University network): Chaminade University of Honolulu is the partner in Sacred Hearts Academy's Early College Program. While a higher education institution rather than a K-12 peer, it is a strategic partner and a comparable Catholic/Marianist educational provider in the same Honolulu market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Sacred_Hearts
• Facebookfacebook.com/sacredheartsacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/sacredheartsacademy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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