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Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12

Omaha, NE

3601 Burt St, Omaha, NE 68131

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Nebraska
  • 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Omaha since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is an independent Catholic school in Omaha, Nebraska, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 326 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Catholic high schools in Nebraska. Enrollment has grown about 11% since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Archdiocese of Omaha. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 190 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
326
Teachers
37.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.8
Boys and girls
All girls
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
190 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic high schools in Nebraska (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of Catholic high schools in Nebraska.
    • Compared with 14 Catholic high schools in Nebraska.

    Students by survey year

    293’11–12305’13–14319’15–16320’17–18338’19–20340’21–22326’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K78
    991
    1070
    1179
    1286

    Student body

    White77%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Asian6%
    Black6%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    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 326 students, with 9 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.

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