Sacred Heart School vs. Riverside Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Resources
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Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences, reading intervention
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Year Founded
1912
1982
Students Body
Total Students
514 students
241 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
59
45
Kindergarten Students
40
25
Grade 1 Students
38
18
Grade 2 Students
34
18
Grade 3 Students
38
22
Grade 4 Students
31
22
Grade 5 Students
34
20
Grade 6 Students
45
20
Grade 7 Students
37
13
Grade 8 Students
41
14
Grade 9 Students
25
11
Grade 10 Students
37
8
Grade 11 Students
29
2
Grade 12 Students
26
3
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
10%
Average Class Size
20
14
Number of AP Classes
9
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
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).)
Casual
(Chapel Day Uniform - Wednesdays (polo & khakis))
(Chapel Day Uniform - Wednesdays (polo & khakis))
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Apr. 25 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,380
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Tuition Notes
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.
Variable tuition rates and discounts provided
% on Financial Aid
48%
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Acceptance Rate
95%
95%
Admissions Director
Carl Adolphson
Sheri Moonen
Admissions Associate
Marie Jensen
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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
Drama, Robotics, Worship Team/Band