About Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, founded in 1858, is a Catholic, independent college preparatory day and boarding school for young women in grades 9 through 12. As a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, it prepares students to discover their purpose, cultivate their talents and passions, and commit themselves to service as citizens of the world.
Quick facts
- Founded 1858
- Grades 9–12, Private Catholic
- Society of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ); member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools
- Lake Forest
- Tuition: 2026-2027: $35,800 day; $60,600 5-day boarding; $70,750 7-day boarding
A Catholic education in Chicago
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