Sacred Heart Catholic High School

What Sacred Heart Catholic High School does

Sacred Heart Catholic High School is a publicly funded Catholic secondary school located at 908 Lemar Road in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, operating under the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB). Founded in 1979, the school serves grade 9-12 students residing in York Region who are registered as English Separate School Supporters, with school hours from 8:20 AM to 2:18 PM. The institution is governed by Principal Donato Anthony Dilallo, Vice Principals Lesley Ann Williams, Maria Ranieri, and Miguel Jorge, Superintendent Tim Laliberte, and Trustee Theresa McNicol, operating under the YCDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan 2023-2028.

The school delivers core Ontario secondary curriculum alongside four specialty programs: the Advanced Placement (AP) Preparation Program for college-credit-eligible coursework, the Integrated Regional Arts Program (iRAP) for arts-focused students, the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) for career-sector pathways, and an ESL/English as a Second Language program for newcomer learners. Additional offerings include a Library Learning Commons, Student Leadership Program, and Special Education services. Technology infrastructure consists of standard educational platforms — School-Day for forms and payments, SchoolMessenger for absence reporting, MyBlueprint for course planning, and a school-specific mobile application developed by SIA Canada. Marketing and family engagement are conducted through the school website, Instagram (@sacredheart_chs), YouTube, the mobile app, and annual open house events with virtual tour options.

The institution has no commercial revenue model; it is funded through the Ontario Ministry of Education via YCDSB with no tuition charged to eligible students. Partnerships include Catholic Community Services of York Region and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for NOW/WIN newcomer orientation programs, Student Transportation Services of York Region, and a co-hosting arrangement with the York Region District School Board for the Post-Secondary Education Accessibility Fair. Notable governance developments include the March 5, 2026 placement of YCDSB under Ontario Ministry of Education supervision and the January 9, 2026 appointment of Jennifer Sarna as Interim Director of Education.

Name

Sacred Heart Catholic High School

Legal name

Sacred Heart Catholic High School

Website

https://sahe.ycdsb.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sacred Heart Catholic High School is a publicly funded Catholic secondary school in Newmarket, Ontario, serving grade 9-12 students in York Region under the York Catholic District School Board, with specialty programs in Advanced Placement, Integrated Arts (iRAP), SHSM, and ESL.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• Faith-based education
• Specialty high school programs
• Advanced placement courses
• Secondary school curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Newmarket

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sacred Heart Catholic High School is a publicly-funded Catholic secondary school operating under the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) in Newmarket, Ontario. It delivers Grades 9-12 education with specialty programs such as Advanced Placement (AP), Integrated Regional Arts Program (iRAP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), and ESL support, combined with faith-based holistic student development.

Product overview

Sacred Heart Catholic High School offers a comprehensive Catholic secondary education program for students in Grades 9-12, operating within the York Catholic District School Board. The school provides a unified educational experience centered on academic excellence, faith development, and the holistic development of the whole person. The core secondary education program is supplemented by three distinct specialty programs: the Advanced Placement (AP) Preparation Program for academically ambitious students, the Integrated Regional Arts Program (iRAP) for students pursuing creative arts disciplines, and the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) for career-focused learning. Additional support services include an ESL program for English language learners, a Library Learning Commons for research and literacy, and Student Leadership opportunities. All specialty programs require separate registration applications in addition to general school enrollment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Advanced Placement (AP) Program: Advanced Placement Program offering college-level courses to high school students
• iRAP (Integrated Regional Arts Program)

Products and services

• Grades 9-12 Secondary Education Core publicly-funded Catholic secondary school program delivering the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) curriculum to students in Grades 9 through 12, with faith-based holistic development.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Preparation Program Specialty program offering Advanced Placement courses for students seeking advanced academic preparation and post-secondary readiness.
• Integrated Regional Arts Program (iRAP) Regional arts-focused specialty program for students with strong interest and aptitude in the arts, integrated into the secondary school experience.
• Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Ministry-recognized specialty program allowing students to focus on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
• ESL (English as a Second Language) Program Language support program for English-language learners integrating language acquisition with curriculum instruction.
• Library Learning Commons School library resource centre supporting research, literacy, and independent learning for students and staff.
• Student Leadership Program Co-curricular program developing student leadership skills through school governance, councils, and faith-based service activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• YCDSB students consistently outperform provincial averages on EQAO and OSSLT assessments

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Community Services of York RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2021Partnership to deliver newcomer orientation programs (NOW and WIN) for students and families new to Canada. The school hosts the NOW program and provides settlement worker support for newcomer students enrolling at Sacred Heart CHS.
• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2021Federal government partner supporting the NOW and WIN newcomer orientation programs through funding and resources for immigrant and refugee students entering the Canadian school system.
• Student Transportation Services of York RegionminorOthersCoordinates student transportation services for York Region schools including Sacred Heart CHS. Manages inclement weather zones and bus route planning for the school community.
• York Region District School BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts the annual Post-Secondary Education Accessibility Fair to help students and families learn about accessing supports at colleges, universities, and skilled trade programs.
• Our Lady Queen of the World CHSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school hosting the NOW (Newcomer Orientation Week) program, serving as a regional hub for newcomer students including those enrolling at Sacred Heart CHS.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy: YCDSB Catholic secondary school serving Markham-area students in grades 9-12. Operates under identical board-level curriculum, funding, and admissions constraints as Sacred Heart.
• Brother André Catholic High School: YCDSB Catholic secondary school in Markham, ON, offering grades 9-12 under the same specialty-program and admissions framework. Comparable on curriculum, governance, and customer base.
• St. Robert Catholic High School: YCDSB Catholic secondary school in Thornhill, ON, serving the same grades 9-12 cohort under the same board policies and funding model — a directly competing Catholic secondary option within York Region.
• Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic High School: Sister YCDSB Catholic secondary school in Richmond Hill, ON, also serving grades 9-12 within York Region. Directly comparable offering (academic + specialty programs, ESL, Catholic formation) and directly comparable catchment; named as a Sacred Heart partner in the data.

Broad incumbents

• York Region District School Board (YRDSB): Public secular counterpart operating secondary schools across the same York Region geography. Competes for the same student pool where families do not declare English Separate School Support — the structural alternative to Catholic secondary education in-region.
• York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB): The parent school board and broader institutional operator of all Catholic secondary schools in York Region, including Sacred Heart. Sets admissions policy, specialty program rules, and funding allocation that govern the school.
• Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB): Larger Catholic school system operating across the City of Toronto with the same publicly-funded Catholic secondary model. Functions as a reference comparable for board-level operating scale, curriculum, and program mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmoC_QuWltDi9PgmN8D1XoQ
• Instagraminstagram.com/sacredheart_chs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sacred-heart-catholic-high-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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