Thank you for your interest in Sacred Heart Academy for your daughter. We look forward to welcoming you!
What do we consider for acceptance into SHA? Our overall goal is to have each student be successful at Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart. In order to achieve that, we consider the following for admission:
- Scores from the High School Placement Test (Catholic High School Entrance Exam)
- Final grades from 6, 7 and 8 (1st quarter or trimester)
- Past standardized testing (when available)
- Letter of recommendation - required
Request a private tour here. Tours are offered weekdays between 9 am- 2 pm and last approximately 45 minutes.
Shadow DaysWe welcome 8th grade girls to Shadow for a Day. Students will be paired with a ninth or tenth grade girl (either someone you request or who shares similar interests) and attend classes, go to lunch, meet faculty and staff, and learn more about being a SHA girl. Sign up for a Shadow Day
HERE.
Entrance Exam Prep Course - Fall 2025, Saturdays, 9 am - 12 noon, November 1, 8, 15.
This three-week prep course is designed to familiarize 8th grade girls with the Catholic High School Entrance Exam including test taking strategies in both English and Math. The cost is $75 and includes the Peterson's review book. The Entrance Exam test fee will be waived for girls who take the Prep Course and Exam at SHA.
REGISTER HERE.
International Baccalaureate Information Evening - Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 p.m.
Prospective families are invited to attend to learn more about the
IB Diploma Program (IBDP). The IBDP is a challenging two-year curriculum for junior and senior years. Combining intellectual exploration with hands-on independent projects, the IBDP prepares students for college success and engaged global citizenship. Sacred Heart is the only private high school in WNY to offer this unique opportunity for your daughter. Sacred Heart is also a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Program (MYP). The MYP is designed for all 9th and 10th graders and will complement SHA's Franciscan values while providing enriched learning opportunities that extend beyond traditional classroom boundaries. The evening will allow prospective families to hear firsthand from current IB students/scholars and faculty. REGISTER HERE.
Catholic High School Entrance Exam for the Class of 2030 - Saturday, November 22.
Exam Fee: $25 (will be waived for students who enroll in the Entrance Exam Prep Course)
Print out the confirmation email, sign and bring to your daughter’s guidance office. The guidance counselor will forward us the required documents (final report cards from 6th, 7th grades and first quarter/trimester grades from 8th grade, and past standardized testing, when available). Students who select Sacred Heart Academy as their first choice will receive a confirmation of their application along with scholarship and financial aid information. Students who select Sacred Heart as their second choice or third choice will also be considered for admission and must submit a letter of recommendation.
Sacred Heart also requires a Supplemental Application that can be found
here.
Apply for Scholarships and/or Financial Aid
Students who list Sacred Heart Academy as their first choice school will be eligible to apply for scholarships and/or financial aid. A complete list of scholarships available to applicants can be found
here. The financial aid application (FAST) can be found
here.
Acceptance Letters Mailed
Letters of Acceptance, along with scholarship & financial aid notification will be mailed on on January 22, 2026. Students who apply after this date will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Enroll your Daughter
Submit your $500 tuition deposit and enrollment forms by Monday, February 2, 2026, to confirm your daughter's spot as a member of the Class of 2030.
Step 8 - Attend Registration
Register as a member of the Class of 2030.
Date: February 2026
If you have any questions about the admission process, please contact:
Mary C. Ganey
Director of Admissions
834-2101 ext 311
[email protected]
