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Catholic high school

Sacred Hearts Academy

  • LocationHonolulu, HI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 496 students
  • SponsorSisters of the Sacred Hearts

All-female

Official website

Sacred Hearts Academy is a Catholic girls' college preparatory school in Honolulu, founded by the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in 1909. Its Campus Ministry publishes a monthly Mass and liturgy schedule, a named chaplain, a theology sequence in every upper-school grade, and a 25-hour yearly service requirement.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Sacred Hearts Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miNewman Center: 1.2 mi1St. Augustine By the Sea Catholic Church: 1.4 mi2Saint Pius X Roman Catholic Church: 1.8 mi3Sacred Heart Church: 1.9 mi4Saints Peter and Paul Church: 2.2 mi5Campus Ministry, Sacred Hearts Academy: 0.1 miSacred Hearts Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Newman Center — 1.2 mi
  2. St. Augustine By the Sea Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 130 Ohua Avenue, Honolulu
  3. Saint Pius X Roman Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 2821 Lowrey Avenue, Honolulu
  4. Sacred Heart Church — 1.9 mi · 1701 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu
  5. Saints Peter and Paul Church — 2.2 mi · 800 Kaheka Street, Honolulu

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 yearMonthly (The Campus Ministry page says special Mass and liturgy services are held each month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Hearts Academysacredhearts.org/student-experience/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each month, the Academy conducts special Mass and liturgy services throughout the year, planned and organized by students and the Campus Ministry staff.”
      The school holds a special Mass or liturgy each month.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Hearts Academysacredhearts.org/student-experience/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jeremy Sabugo, ss.cc. Chaplain, Sacred Hearts Academy”
      Fr. Jeremy Sabugo, ss.cc. is the Academy's chaplain.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The graduation table lists Theology at 4.0 credits and a year course at 1 credit; four years. Theology courses are listed for grades 9 through 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Sacred Hearts Academysacredhearts.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grade 9: Growing in Faith Grade 10: Jesus the Christ Grade 11: Call to Justice Grade 12: Lifestyles Grade 12: Dying & Rising Grade 12: World Religions”
      Theology courses are offered in grades 9 through 12.
      “HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Technology English Visual/Performing Arts World Language Mathematics Physical Education Theology Science Social Studies Electives Total Credits 0.5 credits 4.0 credits 1.0 credit 2.0 credits 3.0 credits 1.0 credit 4.0 credits 3.0 credits 3.5 credits 2.0 credits 24.0 credits Semester Course = 1/2 credit Year Course = 1 credit”
      Theology is 4.0 credits for graduation; a year course is 1 credit.
  • 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.
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

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The page says students in grades 6-12 attend special retreats off campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Hearts Academysacredhearts.org/student-experience/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students in grades 6-12, accompanied by select faculty, spend a day of prayer, sharing and reflection off-campus during special retreats at St. Anthony Retreat Center.”
      Students in grades 6-12 attend a retreat day off campus at St. Anthony Retreat Center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two named Campus Ministry staff: a chaplain and a campus minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Hearts Academysacredhearts.org/student-experience/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jeremy Sabugo, ss.cc. Chaplain, Sacred Hearts Academy”
      Fr. Jeremy Sabugo, ss.cc. is the Academy's chaplain.
      “Campus Minister, Sacred Hearts Academy”
      Sr. Katherine Francis Miller, ss.cc. is the campus minister and director of the Office of Mission.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Lancer Christian Communities are the faith-based student groups named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Hearts Academysacredhearts.org/student-experience/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “LCCs are small faith-based groups comprised of members who renew their personal relationship with God through scripture, reflection and interaction with other students”
      Lancer Christian Communities are small faith-based student groups.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (A required minimum of 25 hours of service each year for grades 7-12, which is 100 hours over grades 9-12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Hearts Academysacredhearts.org/student-experience/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “These students are required to complete a minimum of 25 hours in service to the community each year.”
      Students in grades 7-12 must complete at least 25 hours of community service each year.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • A named chaplain and a campus minister serve the school, and the Campus Ministry publishes a monthly Mass and liturgy schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Hearts Academysacredhearts.org/student-experience/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each month, the Academy conducts special Mass and liturgy services throughout the year, planned and organized by students and the Campus Ministry staff.”
      The school holds a special Mass or liturgy each month.
      “Fr. Jeremy Sabugo, ss.cc. Chaplain, Sacred Hearts Academy”
      Fr. Jeremy Sabugo, ss.cc. is the Academy's chaplain.
      “Campus Minister, Sacred Hearts Academy”
      Sr. Katherine Francis Miller, ss.cc. is the campus minister and director of the Office of Mission.
  • Theology is a graduation requirement worth 4.0 credits, with courses listed in each upper-school grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Sacred Hearts Academysacredhearts.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grade 9: Growing in Faith Grade 10: Jesus the Christ Grade 11: Call to Justice Grade 12: Lifestyles Grade 12: Dying & Rising Grade 12: World Religions”
      Theology courses are offered in grades 9 through 12.
      “HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Technology English Visual/Performing Arts World Language Mathematics Physical Education Theology Science Social Studies Electives Total Credits 0.5 credits 4.0 credits 1.0 credit 2.0 credits 3.0 credits 1.0 credit 4.0 credits 3.0 credits 3.5 credits 2.0 credits 24.0 credits Semester Course = 1/2 credit Year Course = 1 credit”
      Theology is 4.0 credits for graduation; a year course is 1 credit.
  • A required 25 hours of service each year for grades 7-12 is published.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Hearts Academysacredhearts.org/student-experience/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “These students are required to complete a minimum of 25 hours in service to the community each year.”
      Students in grades 7-12 must complete at least 25 hours of community service each year.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Sacred Hearts Academy

  • Address: 3253 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96826
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Lancer Christian Communities (LCCs)
    Small faith-based groups where members renew their personal relationship with God through scripture, reflection and interaction with other students.
    sacredhearts.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Na Leo Ho’onani Liturgical Corps
    Students who help enrich worship services through song and dance.
    sacredhearts.org

Retreats 1

  • Living in Faith Experience (LIFE)
    A Marianist-sponsored leadership retreat program; each summer a team of 12 seniors and two faculty members attends, then leads retreats for grades 6, 8, 9 and 10 and organizes the Lancer Christian Communities.
    sacredhearts.org

Service 1

  • Campus Ministry community outreach
    Campus Ministry sponsors outreach programs including a Fast for a Better Tomorrow, a Thanksgiving food drive for neighboring parishes, and support for a transitional shelter for homeless families.
    sacredhearts.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. Campus Ministry | Sacred Hearts Academysacredhearts.org/student-experience/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Each month, the Academy conducts special Mass and liturgy services throughout the year, planned and organized by students and the Campus Ministry staff.”
    The school holds a special Mass or liturgy each month.
    “Fr. Jeremy Sabugo, ss.cc. Chaplain, Sacred Hearts Academy”
    Fr. Jeremy Sabugo, ss.cc. is the Academy's chaplain.
    “Each month, the Academy conducts special Mass and liturgy services throughout the year, planned and organized by students and the Campus Ministry staff.”
    The school holds a special Mass or liturgy each month.
  2. Upper School | Sacred Hearts Academysacredhearts.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Technology English Visual/Performing Arts World Language Mathematics Physical Education Theology Science Social Studies Electives Total Credits 0.5 credits 4.0 credits 1.0 credit 2.0 credits 3.0 credits 1.0 credit 4.0 credits 3.0 credits 3.5 credits 2.0 credits 24.0 credits Semester Course = 1/2 credit Year Course = 1 credit”
    Theology is 4.0 credits for graduation; a year course is 1 credit.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
75 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.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.2 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
DioceseDiocese of Honolulu, HI
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)496
Students in grades 9–12250
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio11.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
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

Diocese of Honolulu

The Most Reverend Michael Castori, SJ, Bishop of Honolulu

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. Sacred Hearts Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Honolulu. Its sponsor is Sisters of the Sacred Hearts.

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