Overview

Founded in 1858, Woodlands Academy is a unique and highly appealing high school experience, one where every element is intentionally designed to cultivate the gifts of each student and to help intelligent, interested and energetic young women thrive. Woodlands designedly combines excellent academics and small, personalized classes while placing exclusive focus on inspiring girls through fantastic travel opportunities, and enduring Sacred Heart life values on a stately, 41-acre campus dotted with trees and green spaces. This is a place where young women can find a learning environment that is demanding, comfortable, joyful, and inspiring, allowing them to thrive throughout their high school years and beyond. Woodlands Academy. A Place To Thrive.
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Official information of Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart in 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Boarding
B+ Matriculation
A Academics
C Extracurricular activities
A Community
B Reviews
B Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12
All-girls
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $63,700
# of Students: 127
Teacher:Student: 1:4
International Student: 12%
AP Courses: 22
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 90%
SAT: 1114/1600
#150

US Boarding School

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#3 University of Chicago 1
#8 Duke University 1
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1
#10 Northwestern University 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
LAC #3 Wellesley College 1
#16 Cornell University 1
#19 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#22 Georgetown University 1
#27 University of Michigan 1
#27 Wake Forest University 1
#30 New York University 1
#30 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#33 University of California: Irvine 1
#38 Boston College 1
#42 Boston University 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
#46 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #10 Davidson College 1
#53 Lehigh University 1
#53 Syracuse University 1
#53 University of Miami 1
LAC #11 Vassar College 1
#56 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#56 Purdue University 1
#59 Penn State University Park 1
#59 Southern Methodist University 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#59 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
#66 Clark University 1
#66 Clemson University 1
#70 Fordham University 1
#70 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#70 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#78 American University 1
#80 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #16 Colgate University 1
#85 University of San Diego 1
#89 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#89 Loyola University Chicago 1
#89 Marquette University 1
#89 University of Delaware 1
LAC #18 Colby College 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1
#96 Miami University: Oxford 1
#96 University of Colorado Boulder 1
#96 University of Denver 1
#96 University of Vermont 1
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #36 Bucknell University 1
LAC #36 Lafayette College 1
LAC #41 Skidmore College 1
LAC #49 The University of the South 1
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AP Courses

(Total 22)
Biology
Calculus AB
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Art History
English Literature and Composition
Music Theory
Physics 1
United States History
Biology
Calculus AB
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Art History
English Literature and Composition
Music Theory
Physics 1
United States History
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Physics 1
Psychology
Chemistry
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
English Language and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
Environmental Science
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Sports

(Total 5)
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball

Arts

(Total 14)
Choir
Drama
Music Theory
Ceramics
Photography
Dance
Clay
Color
Filmmaking
Painting
Choir
Drama
Music Theory
Ceramics
Photography
Dance
Clay
Color
Filmmaking
Painting
Art
Music
Piano
Drawing
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 18)
Baking Club
Best Buddies
Campus Ministry
Chess Club
Classics Club
Girls' Recreation Association (GRA)
Investment Club
Mathcats
Microscope (student led choir)
Kaleidoscope (audition only)
Baking Club
Best Buddies
Campus Ministry
Chess Club
Classics Club
Girls' Recreation Association (GRA)
Investment Club
Mathcats
Microscope (student led choir)
Kaleidoscope (audition only)
Poets and Playwrights
Robotics
Scholastic Bowl
Service Club
Sophie's Singers
STEM Club
WACOR
Yearbook
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1858
Campus Size: 41 acres
Boarding Rate: 12%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: n/a
Interview: Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: HSPT
School Code:
TOEFL: 7375
SSAT: 8273

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 8)
4.7/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 2)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart

01.
Tell me a bit about Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart.
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is All-girls private boarding school located in Chicago, Illinois, US. It was founded 1858, and currently has about 127 students, 12.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.woodlandsacademy.org.
02.
Does Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart have rigorous academic requirements?
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is offering 22 AP courses.

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart also have 90% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart students typically go for their colleges?
In 2017-2019, some students attended University of Chicago, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University and Dartmouth College.
04.
What is the application requirement for Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart’s All-girls student?
The total fee for Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart in 2024 is $68,700 , which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at arobinson@woodlandsacademy.org .
06.
Where is Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart located?
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is located in the State of Illinois of USA. The closest major city is Chicago, which is about 26 miles away from school. Most families can choose O‘Hare International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is among the most popular schools, within top 433 for all US schools.

Also Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart has been favorited by 24 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart’s official site: http://www.woodlandsacademy.org or call them at 847-234-4300.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart?
Yes, here are few: La Lumiere School, Midland School and The Madeira School.

The closest major city is Chicago. You can find out more schools near Chicago here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart?
The overall rating for Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is B+.

The section ratings of Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart are:
B+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
C for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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