The Academy of the Sacred Heart is a private

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high school in

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. It is located within the

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and was established in 1867 by the

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Athletics

Academy of the Sacred Heart athletics competes in the LHSAA.

Alumnae

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Notes and references

Private K–12 schools in New Orleans Catholic secondary schools in New Orleans Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana Educational institutions established in 1867 1867 establishments in Louisiana Sacred Heart schools in the United States Girls' schools in Louisiana {{Louisiana-school-stub