Riverside Christian School vs. Sacred Heart School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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School History
School Resources
Overview
Founded in 1982, Riverside Christian School teaches and equips tomorrow's Christian leaders.
Riverside is an PreK through 12th grade school serving families in the Grand Forks and East Grand Forks Surrounding Area.
The school is recognized for their academic excellence with caring and compassionate teachers that emphasize a biblical worldview.
Sacred Heart School was founded in 1912 and nurtures students as they form in mind, body and soul.
Open to residents in the Greater Grand Forks community and beyond, Sacred Heart School offers child care, preschool, elementary and high school.
Sacred Heart School teaches Catholic values, history and tradition but welcomes families seeking enrollment from a variety of faith backgrounds.
With a nearly 100% graduation rate, 9 on-campus dual college credit classes and 27 girls and boys sports and activities options, Sacred Heart is currently providing its 111th year of academic and athletic excellence.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild learning differences, reading intervention
Year Founded
1982
1912
Students Body
Total Students
241 students
514 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
59
Kindergarten Students
25
40
Grade 1 Students
18
38
Grade 2 Students
18
34
Grade 3 Students
22
38
Grade 4 Students
22
31
Grade 5 Students
20
34
Grade 6 Students
20
45
Grade 7 Students
13
37
Grade 8 Students
14
41
Grade 9 Students
11
25
Grade 10 Students
8
37
Grade 11 Students
2
29
Grade 12 Students
3
26
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
10%
50%
Average Class Size
14
20
Number of AP Classes
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9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Chapel Day Uniform - Wednesdays (polo & khakis))
(Chapel Day Uniform - Wednesdays (polo & khakis))
Casual
(Dress code for normal days. Mass day standardized dress once a week (no jeans plus school polo).)
(Dress code for normal days. Mass day standardized dress once a week (no jeans plus school polo).)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Apr. 25 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$5,380
Tuition Notes
Variable tuition rates and discounts provided
Various rates based on age. Tuition assistance and scholarships are available to qualifying families. Visit http://www.sacredheartegf.net/FACTS for more information on tuition and financial aid.
% on Financial Aid
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48%
Acceptance Rate
95%
95%
Admissions Director
Sheri Moonen
Carl Adolphson
Admissions Associate
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Marie Jensen
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
17
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Drama, Robotics, Worship Team/Band
Basketball Cheer, Chess Club, Elementary school basketball, Elementary school volleyball, Fall Drama, Football Cheer, National Honor Society, One Act Plays, Science Club, Spring Musical, Student Council