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Catholic high school

Sacred Heart Academy

  • LocationMount Pleasant, MI
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 450 students
Official website

Sacred Heart Academy is a Catholic school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, serving pre-K through grade 12 on one campus at 316 E. Michigan St., in the Diocese of Saginaw. Its handbook requires four credits of theology and says liturgies are regularly scheduled with student attendance mandatory. The school's welcome page says students attend weekly Mass and a Catholic religion class each day, and juniors and seniors attend a fall retreat.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Sacred Heart Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSacred Heart Parish: 0.2 mi1St. Mary's Catholic Church: 1.0 mi2Sacred Heart Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Sacred Heart Parish — 0.2 mi
  2. St. Mary's Catholic Church — 1.0 mi

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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The school's welcome page says students attend weekly Mass throughout the school year. The handbook says liturgies are regularly scheduled and student attendance is mandatory.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Principal's Welcome | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/about-us/welcome.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our students attend weekly Mass and special prayer services throughout the school year.”
      The school says students attend weekly Mass during the school year.
    2. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/editoruploads/files/Student%20Parent%20Handbook/Student%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Liturgies are regularly scheduled throughout the year. Student and faculty attendance is mandatory.”
      The handbook says liturgies are regularly scheduled and student attendance is mandatory.
    3. Sacred Heart Academy | Homeacademy.sha.net · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All School Mass 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM”
      The school calendar lists an All School Mass from 8:00 to 9:00 AM on October 14, 2026.
  • 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 (Father Andy Booms is listed as pastor on the school's staff directory. The level is parttime.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/about-us/faculty-and-staff.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Booms, Andy | Pastor”
      A priest, Andy Booms, is listed on the school's staff directory as pastor, not as chaplain.
ATheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The handbook requires four credits in theology. The school says each student has a Catholic religion class each day; theology is taken in every grade; four credits are counted as one credit per year over four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/editoruploads/files/Student%20Parent%20Handbook/Student%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Four credits in Theology”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
    2. Principal's Welcome | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/about-us/welcome.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each student also participates in a Catholic religion class each day.”
      Every student has a Catholic religion class each school day.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (Stated in the school's belief statements in the handbook, which say the theological virtues are integrated in everything the school does.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/editoruploads/files/Student%20Parent%20Handbook/Student%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The theological virtues of faith, hope, and love are integrated in everything we do.”
      The handbook's belief statements say the theological virtues are integrated in everything the school does.
ACampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Juniors and seniors attend a fall retreat, and seniors have a retreat in graduation week. The school says it intends to offer a retreat for each grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Extra Curricular Activities | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/academics/extra-curricular-activities.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every fall the juniors and seniors attend a daylong retreat held at an off-site location.”
      Juniors and seniors attend a daylong retreat each fall at an off-site location, and seniors have a retreat during graduation week.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional ministry directors are listed: the Director of Youth Ministry, Abby Jones, and the Director of Religion Education, Ann Roberge.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/editoruploads/files/Student%20Parent%20Handbook/Student%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Director of Youth Ministry: Abby Jones”
      Abby Jones is listed as Director of Youth Ministry.
    2. Faculty and Staff | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/about-us/faculty-and-staff.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Roberge, Ann | Director of Religion Education”
      Ann Roberge is listed on the staff directory as Director of Religion Education.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The school's clubs list includes Mass Music Ministry and the Pro-Life Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Secondary | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/academics/secondary.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass Music Ministry, Science Olympiad, E-Sports, Key Club, Language Arts Club, Pro-Life Club, and Theatre Club.”
      The secondary clubs list includes Mass Music Ministry and a Pro-Life Club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The handbook says community prayer is part of the regular daily schedule in the school buildings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/editoruploads/files/Student%20Parent%20Handbook/Student%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Community prayer is part of the regular daily schedule in the respective buildings.”
      The handbook says community prayer is part of the daily schedule.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Community service is a graduation requirement: a minimum of 100 hours in grades 7 through 12, and high school students serve 20 hours per year, which is 80 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service Program | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/academics/community-service.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “high school students are required to serve 20 hours per year”
      High school students must serve 20 hours of community service each year.
      “A minimum of 100 hours is required from each student in grades 7-12.”
      A minimum of 100 hours of community service is a graduation requirement for grades 7 through 12.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The school lists a Pro-Life Club for high school students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Secondary | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/academics/secondary.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass Music Ministry, Science Olympiad, E-Sports, Key Club, Language Arts Club, Pro-Life Club, and Theatre Club.”
      The secondary clubs list includes Mass Music Ministry and a Pro-Life Club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Student Senate runs special fundraisers and collections to assist the needy, and the Key Club volunteers at Christmas Outreach.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Extra Curricular Activities | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/academics/extra-curricular-activities.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “special fundraisers or collections to assist the needy”
      Student Senate organizes fundraisers and collections to assist people in need.

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

Strengths

  • Students attend weekly Mass, and the handbook requires four credits of theology.
    Sources (2)
    1. Principal's Welcome | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/about-us/welcome.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our students attend weekly Mass and special prayer services throughout the school year.”
      The school says students attend weekly Mass during the school year.
    2. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/editoruploads/files/Student%20Parent%20Handbook/Student%20Parent%20Handbook%202026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Four credits in Theology”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
  • Community service is a graduation requirement of 100 hours from grades 7 through 12, and the school lists a retreat for juniors and seniors each fall.
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service Program | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/academics/community-service.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “A minimum of 100 hours is required from each student in grades 7-12.”
      A minimum of 100 hours of community service is a graduation requirement for grades 7 through 12.
    2. Extra Curricular Activities | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/academics/extra-curricular-activities.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every fall the juniors and seniors attend a daylong retreat held at an off-site location.”
      Juniors and seniors attend a daylong retreat each fall at an off-site location, and seniors have a retreat during graduation week.

Concerns

  • The staff directory lists the parish pastor.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff | Sacred Heart Academyacademy.sha.net/about-us/faculty-and-staff.cfm · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Booms, Andy | Pastor”
      Father Andy Booms is listed on the staff directory as pastor.

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Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Retreats 1

  • Religious RetreatsOff campus
    Every fall for juniors and seniors; seniors also have a retreat during graduation week
    Daylong retreat held at an off-site location for juniors and seniors each fall.
    academy.sha.net

Clubs and groups 1

  • Pro-Life Club
    High school club listed on the school's clubs list.
    academy.sha.net

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Mass Music Ministry
    Student music ministry for Mass, listed on the school's clubs list.
    academy.sha.net

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
45 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.79%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.5 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Saginaw, MI
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)450
Students in grades 9–12133
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges79%
SettingTown

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

Diocese of Saginaw

The Most Reverend Robert D. Gruss, Bishop of Saginaw

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Sacred Heart Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. Sacred Heart Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Saginaw.
What is Sacred Heart Academy’s Compass Score?
83 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Sacred Heart Academy Compass Recommended?
Yes. Sacred Heart Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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