Academy of the Sacred Heart "The Rosary" | |
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Address | |
4521 St. Charles Avenue , , Louisiana 70115 United States | |
Coordinates | 29°55′37″N90°6′14″W / 29.92694°N 90.10389°W |
Information | |
Type | Private |
Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
Established | 1867 |
Founder | Saint Philippine Duchesne |
Upper school division head | Julie Boyd |
Head of school | Gretchen Kane |
Grades | Pre-K - 12 grade |
Gender | Girls |
Age range | Age 1-Grade 12 |
School roll | 750 |
Color(s) | Red and White |
Athletics conference | LHSAA |
Mascot | Cardinal |
Accreditation | SACS [1] |
Yearbook | Souvenons-Nous |
Tuition | $22,105 (2023-24, high school) |
Affiliation | Network of Sacred Heart Schools |
Dean of students | Nicole Janz (Middle Sch) Shannon Salmon (Upper Sch) Jennifer Adams (Lower Sch) |
Director of admission | Ashley Zito |
Director of athletics | Sue Bower |
Website | ashrosary |
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