Sacred Heart High School is an American co-educational

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. It is in the jurisdiction of the

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. It is the only Catholic high school in Yonkers. It was founded in 1923 and named after the most holy

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. At the time of its founding, the Sacred Heart community was predominantly composed of

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, which has had a large influence on the school's image and mascot. Sacred Heart is known as "The Fighting Irish".

Academics

Sacred Heart has a

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curriculum, in accordance with a course of study prescribed by the

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, which focuses on English,

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, the sciences, modern languages, and religion. Students are given the option to take Regents level, Honors or

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classes depending on their individual performance. All students are required to take four years of English, four years of religion, three years of any language, four years of history, three years of mathematics, and three years of science. Senior students have the choice of taking elective courses in various academic subjects, and with prior approval, undergraduate courses in conjunction with Westchester Community College through its Advanced College Experience Program.

Notable alumni

* Jason Cerbone - actor *

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– mayor,

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; former member,

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* Ice Spice – rapper * Kristoffer Diaz - playwright

References

External links

* 1923 establishments in New York (state) Catholic secondary schools in New York (state) Educational institutions established in 1923 High schools in Yonkers, New York Private high schools in Westchester County, New York {{NewYork-school-stub