Sacred Heart of Jesus High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Jackson, TN
146 McClellan Rd, Jackson, TN 38305
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+College-going
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Jackson
- Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools nationwide
- One of the most diverse private schools in Tennessee
- Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
Sacred Heart of Jesus High School is an independent Catholic school in Jackson, Tennessee, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 71 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of Catholic high schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 20% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Memphis. The school reports that about 71% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 71
- Teachers
- 11.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 34 girls, 37 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Memphis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 71% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic high schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 93% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Tennessee
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sacred Heart of Jesus High School whether it takes part.
- Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) · 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 Sacred Heart of Jesus High School
What grades does Sacred Heart of Jesus High School serve?
Sacred Heart of Jesus High School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Sacred Heart of Jesus High School?
About 71 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sacred Heart of Jesus High School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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