Is Sacred Heart Schools Atherton a Catholic high school?

Yes. Sacred Heart Schools Atherton is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Its sponsor is Society of the Sacred Heart.

What is Sacred Heart Schools Atherton’s Compass Score?

83 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Is Sacred Heart Schools Atherton Compass Recommended?

Yes. Sacred Heart Schools Atherton meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Escuela secundaria católica

Sacred Heart Schools Atherton

UbicaciónAtherton, CA
Tipo y tamañoEscuela católica independiente · Grados PK–12 · 1,144 estudiantes
Católica52% Catholic

Sponsor: Society of the Sacred Heart

Sitio web oficial Insignia de recomendado

Puntuación Compass

Fe 75%Académicos 25%

AFe
89 de 100

CAcadémicos
66 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

Recomendado por CompassQué significan las insignias

Sacred Heart Schools Atherton is a Catholic, independent, co-ed day school for preschool through grade 12, founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart. Its high school, Sacred Heart Preparatory (grades 9-12), holds all-school Masses at the start and end of the year, a Class Mass for each grade, and prayer at the first period each day, with student-led Espacio prayer gatherings. Religious studies is required in four semesters that include a Social Ethics course, and service learning is required for four years, including a 25-hour sophomore project and a 25-hour senior capstone.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›

Saint Raymonds Roman Catholic Church — 0.4 mi
Saint Anthonys Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 3500 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park
Saint Denis Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 2250
Saint Pius Catholic Church — 1.9 mi
Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
Saint Albert the Great Roman Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 1095 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de fe

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

N/A

Vida sacramental

Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales cubren menos del 60 % de esta área.

En parte:
Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarAlgunas veces al año (All-school Masses at the start and end of the year, a Class Mass for each high school grade once a year, and special feast-day Eucharistic liturgies during the year.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith and Service | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/campus-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All-School Masses - the entire SHS community comes together at the beginning of the school year to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit, and at the end of the academic year for the feast of our founder”
  All-school Masses are held at the start and end of the school year.
  “In the high school, each grade annually takes part in a”
  Each high school grade has an annual Class Mass.
  “Special Feast Days - Throughout the school year, a number of prayer services or Eucharistic liturgies are held”
  Eucharistic liturgies are held on special feast days during the school year.
Información insuficiente:
Misa diaria disponible para los estudiantes en el campusInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Información insuficiente:
Confesión disponible para los estudiantes durante el año escolarInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Información insuficiente:
Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
En parte:
Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSacerdote visitante o compartido (All-school Masses are published.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith and Service | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/campus-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All-School Masses - the entire SHS community comes together at the beginning of the school year to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit, and at the end of the academic year for the feast of our founder”
  All-school Masses are held at the start and end of the school year.

Teología y plan de estudios

67 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

En parte:
Años de teología o religión requeridosTwo years (The SHP Requirements page lists four required religious studies semesters (freshman, sophomore, junior, and one senior semester), which is two full-year equivalents. The Preparatory overview says seven semesters. The pages conflict; the value both support (two) is recorded; see gaps.)
Fuentes (2)
1. SHP Requirements & Policies | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/academics/preparatory-9-12/shp-requirements-and-policies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sacred Scriptures / Relationships & Morality (sophomore year)”
  Religious studies is required in the sophomore year.
  “One semester of Religious Studies Senior Elective (senior year)”
  Religious studies requires one senior semester elective.
  “Introduction to Religious Studies / Introduction to World Religions (freshman year)”
  Religious studies is required in the freshman year.
2. SHP Academics | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/academics/preparatory-9-12 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “complete a total of seven semesters of religious studies, which is taught from an inclusive, Christian framework”
  The Preparatory overview states seven semesters of religious studies.
Información insuficiente:
Los cursos de teología siguen el Marco Curricular de la USCCBInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Se ofrece un curso de filosofía, apologética o éticaSí (Required junior course Social Ethics / Topics in Religious Studies.)
Fuentes (1)
1. SHP Requirements & Policies | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/academics/preparatory-9-12/shp-requirements-and-policies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Social Ethics / Topics in Religious Studies (junior year)”
  A Social Ethics course is required in the junior year.
Sí:
La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Sí (The Preparatory overview describes the curriculum as grounded in strong faith and as exploring the relationship between faith and reason.)
Fuentes (1)
1. SHP Academics | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/academics/preparatory-9-12 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The SHP curriculum emphasizes serious study and social responsibility, grounded in strong faith”
  The high school curriculum is described as grounded in strong faith.
  “exploring the relationship between faith and reason, students develop an appreciation for the role of prayer and reflection in the intellectual life”
  The curriculum explores faith and reason.

Cultura del campus

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
RetirosUn retiro para cada grado (Grades 9 and 10 have one-day retreats, grade 11 is offered overnight retreats, and grade 12 may attend Kairos (optional).)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith and Service | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/campus-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “In grades 9 and 10, students participate in one-day retreats that are designed to develop community and faith-sharing.”
  Grades 9 and 10 take one-day retreats.
  “Grade 11 students are offered the opportunity to participate in overnight retreats”
  Grade 11 students are offered overnight retreats.
  “Seniors have the opportunity to attend the popular Kairos, an optional activity”
  Seniors may attend the optional Kairos retreat.
Información insuficiente:
Personal de pastoralInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Grupos o clubes estudiantiles de inspiración religiosaDos o más (The high school clubs list includes Campus Ministry and Sacred Heart Society under Spiritual.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Student Clubs | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/campus-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Spiritual Campus Ministry Sacred Heart Society”
  Campus Ministry and Sacred Heart Society are listed as high school spiritual clubs.
Sí:
Oración diaria y vida litúrgica integradas en la jornada escolarSí (Students and faculty share prayer in grades 9-12 during the first period of each day.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith and Service | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/campus-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “In grades 9-12, students and faculty share prayers from Catholic and other faith traditions during the first period of each academic day.”
  High school students and faculty pray together at the start of each day.

Servicio y doctrina social católica

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Horas de servicio obligatorias40 horas o más en cuatro años (Stated minimums of 25 hours in the sophomore year and 25 hours in the senior capstone total 50 hours, plus the four-year Service Learning Sequence.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Service Learning | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/academics/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “for 25 hours of direct service”
  The sophomore Service Project requires 25 hours of direct service.
  “with a minimum commitment of 25 hours”
  The senior Capstone Project requires a minimum of 25 hours.
  “Students must complete the entire SHP Service Learning Sequence to meet graduation requirements.”
  The SHP Service Learning Sequence is required for graduation.
Sí:
La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaSí (Catholic Social Teachings are explored in Religious Studies classes connected to service activities.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Service Learning | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/academics/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Catholic Social Teachings and basic human rights are explored”
  Catholic Social Teaching is explored in Religious Studies classes that prepare students for service.
Información insuficiente:
Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)Sí (Service immersion and advocacy trips for grades 9-12, and student clubs in Social Justice and Empowerment.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Service Learning | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/campus-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Open to students in grades 9-12, service immersion programs and advocacy projects”
  Service immersion and advocacy projects are open to grades 9-12.
  “Annually, high school students can travel to help in the rebuilding of hurricane-stricken New Orleans”
  High school students take annual service immersion trips, including to New Orleans.
2. Student Clubs | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/campus-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Social Justice & Empowerment”
  A Social Justice and Empowerment club category is listed for high school students.

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

Students and faculty share prayer in grades 9-12 at the start of each school day.
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith and Service | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/campus-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “In grades 9-12, students and faculty share prayers from Catholic and other faith traditions during the first period of each academic day.”
  High school students and faculty pray together at the start of each day.
Each high school grade has a retreat, and seniors may attend Kairos.
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith and Service | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/campus-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “In grades 9 and 10, students participate in one-day retreats that are designed to develop community and faith-sharing.”
  Grades 9 and 10 take one-day retreats.
  “Grade 11 students are offered the opportunity to participate in overnight retreats”
  Grade 11 students are offered overnight retreats.
  “Seniors have the opportunity to attend the popular Kairos, an optional activity”
  Seniors may attend the optional Kairos retreat.
Service learning is required for four years, including 25-hour sophomore and senior projects.
Fuentes (1)
1. Service Learning | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/academics/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students must complete the entire SHP Service Learning Sequence to meet graduation requirements.”
  The SHP Service Learning Sequence is required for graduation.
  “for 25 hours of direct service”
  The sophomore Service Project requires 25 hours of direct service.
  “with a minimum commitment of 25 hours”
  The senior Capstone Project requires a minimum of 25 hours.
Catholic Social Teaching is explored in Religious Studies connected to service activities.
Fuentes (1)
1. Service Learning | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/academics/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Catholic Social Teachings and basic human rights are explored”
  Catholic Social Teaching is explored in Religious Studies classes that prepare students for service.

Inquietudes

All-school Masses are listed only at the start and end of the year and for feast days.
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith and Service | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/campus-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All-School Masses - the entire SHS community comes together at the beginning of the school year to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit, and at the end of the academic year for the feast of our founder”
  All-school Masses are held at the start and end of the school year.
  “Special Feast Days - Throughout the school year, a number of prayer services or Eucharistic liturgies are held”
  Eucharistic liturgies are held on special feast days during the school year.

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Inicio de la pastoral universitaria

Faith and Service, Sacred Heart Schools Atherton

Dirección: 150 Valparaiso Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
Ubicación: En el campus
Instalaciones: chapels

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Fuente: shschools.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, shschools.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, shschools.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

8 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 2 fuera del campus, 6 sin ubicación publicada

Retiros 3

KairosFuera del campus
Offered 3-4 times during the school year
Optional three-day, two-night senior retreat held at an off-campus location.
shschools.org, shschools.org
Grade 9 and 10 retreats
One-day retreats for grades 9 and 10 designed to develop community and faith-sharing.
shschools.org
Grade 11 overnight retreat
Overnight retreat offered to grade 11 students for community-building, self-reflection, and prayer.
shschools.org

Servicio 1

Service immersion and advocacy tripsFuera del campus
Open to students in grades 9-12. Recent trips include New Orleans, Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the U.S.-Mexico border, and Washington, D.C.
shschools.org, shschools.org

Formación en la fe 2

Sacred Heart Society
Inducts about 35 seniors each fall
Senior group that supports the charism of the Religious of the Sacred Heart through directed service projects, fundraising, advocacy, and mentorship with retired Religious of the Sacred Heart at Oakwood Retirement Center.
shschools.org
Espacio
Regular high school community prayer and spiritual reflection led by students or faculty.
shschools.org

Clubes y grupos 2

Campus Ministry club
Student club listed among the spiritual clubs.
shschools.org
Social Justice and Empowerment clubs
Student clubs in the social justice and empowerment category.
shschools.org

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Pastoral universitaria

Faith and Service, Sacred Heart Schools Atherton

Fuentes (4)

Faith and Service | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/campus-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“All-School Masses - the entire SHS community comes together at the beginning of the school year to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit, and at the end of the academic year for the feast of our founder”
All-school Masses are held at the start and end of the school year.
“All-School Masses - the entire SHS community comes together at the beginning of the school year to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit, and at the end of the academic year for the feast of our founder”
All-school Masses are held at the start and end of the school year.
Faith | Our Goals | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/admission/our-goals/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart, SHS is a Catholic, independent, co-ed day school for students in preschool through grade 12”
The school was founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart and identifies as Catholic.
Fast Facts | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/about/fast-facts · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“COMMUNITY LIFE Chapels | 2 | Libraries | 2”
The campus has two chapels.
Contact Us | Sacred Heart Schools Athertonshschools.org/about/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“150 Valparaiso Ave Atherton, CA 94027”
The school is at 150 Valparaiso Ave, Atherton, CA 94027.

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Excelencia académica

66 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Graduados que van a universidades de cuatro años 75% de la puntuación95%
Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuación381.3 to 1

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica. Los datos federales sobre escuelas secundarias privadas se limitan a estas dos medidas.

Fuente: NCES Private School Survey (año escolar 2023–24)

Datos de la escuela

Tipo	Escuela católica independiente
Diócesis	Arquidiócesis de San Francisco, CA
Grados	PK–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)	1,144
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12	631
Mixta o de un solo sexo	Mixta
Proporción estudiantes-maestro	381.3 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años	95%
Entorno	Suburbio

Fuente: archivo de uso público del NCES Private School Survey 23-24 (año escolar 2023–24). La tasa de ingreso a la universidad y la proporción estudiante-maestro alimentan Excelencia académica; nada de aquí cambia las calificaciones de fe.

Iglesia local

Arquidiócesis de San Francisco

Mons. Salvatore J. Cordileone, arzobispo de San Francisco

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

Fuente: sfarch.org, sfarch.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

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NCES school ID 00073771
150 Valparaiso Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
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Is Sacred Heart Schools Atherton a Catholic high school?: Yes. Sacred Heart Schools Atherton is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Its sponsor is Society of the Sacred Heart.
What is Sacred Heart Schools Atherton’s Compass Score?: 83 de 100 (calificación A). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.
Is Sacred Heart Schools Atherton Compass Recommended?: Yes. Sacred Heart Schools Atherton meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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