Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Houston, TX
10202 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic schools in Texas
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is an independent Catholic school in Houston, Texas, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 713 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of Catholic schools in Texas. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 172 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 713
- Teachers
- 88.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.1
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Galveston-Houston
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic schools in Texas (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 88% of Catholic schools in Texas.
- Compared with 25 Catholic schools in Texas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools
Help paying tuition in Texas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart whether it takes part.
- Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
What grades does Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart serve?
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart?
About 713 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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