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Catholic high school

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

  • LocationHouston, TX
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 713 students
  • SponsorReligious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

All-female

Official website

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is an all-girls Catholic school in Houston that follows the Sacred Heart goals. Its public pages describe daily prayer and Espacio in the Lower School, reflective retreats and daily Espacio in the Middle School, and a Burguières Family Chapel of the Sacred Heart. Masses are named as a school tradition; the public pages publish no Mass, confession or adoration times and name no chaplain.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Church: 1.7 mi1St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church: 1.8 mi2Saint Michaels Catholic Church: 2.4 mi3St. Cecilia Catholic Community: 2.6 mi4Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center: 2.7 mi5Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Roman Catholic Church: 2.9 mi6The Burguières Family Chapel of the Sacred Heart: 0.1 miDuchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Church — 1.7 mi
  2. St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 1706 Bingle Road, Houston
  3. Saint Michaels Catholic Church — 2.4 mi
  4. St. Cecilia Catholic Community — 2.6 mi
  5. Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center — 2.7 mi
  6. Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Roman Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 1731 Blalock Road, Houston

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Masses are listed among the school's faith traditions; no page gives dates or how often.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith-filled traditions, such as Campus Ministry, Masses, prayer services, and retreats cultivate gratitude.”
      The Upper School lists Masses, prayer services and retreats among its faith traditions; no frequency is given.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Upper School | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith-filled traditions, such as Campus Ministry, Masses, prayer services, and retreats cultivate gratitude.”
      The Upper School lists Masses, prayer services and retreats among its faith traditions; no frequency is given.
    2. The Burguières Family Chapel | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/alumnae/the-burguires-family-chapel-tab · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Burguières Family Chapel of the Sacred Heart is a beloved and sacred space for the Duchesne community.”
      The school has a chapel called the Burguières Family Chapel of the Sacred Heart.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Reflective retreats are named for Middle School students and retreats are listed in the Upper School; no page lists a retreat for each Upper School grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Middle School Religion | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/academics/middle-school/~board/middle-school-curriculum/post/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students grow spiritually through daily espacio, reflective retreats, and Mass Families.”
      Middle School students have reflective retreats and daily espacio as faith practices.
    2. Upper School | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith-filled traditions, such as Campus Ministry, Masses, prayer services, and retreats cultivate gratitude.”
      The Upper School lists Masses, prayer services and retreats among its faith traditions; no frequency is given.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily prayer and Espacio are named in the Lower School and daily Espacio in the Middle School.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Lower School | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/academics/lower-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Duchesne, daily prayer, Espacio, and Sacred Heart traditions nurture each girl’s personal connection with God.”
      Lower School students have daily prayer and Espacio.
    2. Middle School Religion | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/academics/middle-school/~board/middle-school-curriculum/post/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students grow spiritually through daily espacio, reflective retreats, and Mass Families.”
      Middle School students have reflective retreats and daily espacio as faith practices.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (The Upper School page says off-campus service is embedded into the curriculum; no page states required hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “She discovers the compassion of Christ-centered love as she encounters others through direct, actionable, off-campus service embedded into the curriculum”
      Upper School off-campus service is described as embedded into the curriculum; no hours are stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Upper School lists service projects and off-campus partnerships. Middle School students serve Houston-area organizations.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Upper School | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students develop empathy, advocate for justice, and commit to serving others through service projects, off-campus partnerships, and the Transformative Research and Action Program.”
      Upper School students are offered service projects, off-campus partnerships and a Transformative Research and Action Program.
    2. Middle School Religion | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/academics/middle-school/~board/middle-school-curriculum/post/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students learn empathy and responsibility by serving the Houston area through organizations such as Mamie George Community Center and Hermann Park Conservancy.”
      Middle School students serve Houston-area organizations.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Daily prayer and Espacio are part of Lower School life, and Middle School students have daily Espacio and reflective retreats.
    Sources (2)
    1. Lower School | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/academics/lower-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Duchesne, daily prayer, Espacio, and Sacred Heart traditions nurture each girl’s personal connection with God.”
      Lower School students have daily prayer and Espacio.
    2. Middle School Religion | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/academics/middle-school/~board/middle-school-curriculum/post/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students grow spiritually through daily espacio, reflective retreats, and Mass Families.”
      Middle School students have reflective retreats and daily espacio as faith practices.
  • Upper School service projects and off-campus partnerships are described, and Middle School students serve Houston-area organizations.
    Sources (2)
    1. Upper School | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students develop empathy, advocate for justice, and commit to serving others through service projects, off-campus partnerships, and the Transformative Research and Action Program.”
      Upper School students are offered service projects, off-campus partnerships and a Transformative Research and Action Program.
    2. Middle School Religion | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/academics/middle-school/~board/middle-school-curriculum/post/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students learn empathy and responsibility by serving the Houston area through organizations such as Mamie George Community Center and Hermann Park Conservancy.”
      Middle School students serve Houston-area organizations.

Concerns

  • The public pages publish no Mass, confession or adoration times and name no chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith-filled traditions, such as Campus Ministry, Masses, prayer services, and retreats cultivate gratitude.”
      The Upper School lists Masses, prayer services and retreats among its faith traditions; no frequency is given.

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Campus ministry home

The Burguières Family Chapel of the Sacred Heart

  • Address: 10202 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: duchesne.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, duchesne.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 2

  • Houston-area service with Mamie George Community Center and Hermann Park ConservancyOff campus
    Middle School students serve the Houston area through these organizations.
    duchesne.org
  • Transformative Research and Action Program
    Named as a program that helps Upper School students advocate for justice and serve others.
    duchesne.org

Faith formation 3

  • Espacio
    Daily Espacio is named as a faith practice in the Lower and Middle Schools.
    duchesne.org, duchesne.org
  • Chapel Families
    Lower School students are placed in Chapel Families, as described for Sacred Heart traditions.
    duchesne.org
  • Mass Families
    Mass Families are named as a Middle School faith practice.
    duchesne.org

Retreats 1

  • Middle School reflective retreats
    Reflective retreats are named as a Middle School faith practice.
    duchesne.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. The Burguières Family Chapel | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/alumnae/the-burguires-family-chapel-tab · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Burguières Family Chapel of the Sacred Heart is a beloved and sacred space for the Duchesne community.”
    The school has a chapel called the Burguières Family Chapel of the Sacred Heart.
    “The Burguières Family Chapel of the Sacred Heart is a beloved and sacred space for the Duchesne community.”
    The school has a chapel called the Burguières Family Chapel of the Sacred Heart.
  2. Admissions | Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heartduchesne.org/admissions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “10202 Memorial Dr Houston TX 77024”
    The school's address is 10202 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77024.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
100 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.1 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Galveston-Houston, TX
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)713
Students in grades 9–12300
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio8.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

The Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Is Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart a Catholic high school?
Yes. Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Its sponsor is Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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