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Overview
Sacred Heart High School is located in Los Angeles, in the 2.51-square- mile Lincoln Heights neighborhood with a population over 29,600. Our neighborhood has always been a vibrant, bustling place as one of the first suburbs of Los Angeles in the late 1800s. Historically, Lincoln Heights has been a community of immigrants from Ireland, England, Germany, Italy, and Mexico to live the American Dream. This same dream that inspired immigrants in earlier generations continues today. Like their predecessors, the current generations of immigrants in the Lincoln Heights travel mostly from Mexico, Central America, Vietnam, and China to provide their families with opportunity. The residents of Lincoln Heights work hard and make deep sacrifices to provide their children with the education that will secure a better future for their children and grandchildren.
Why Support Sacred Heart?
Like other private high schools, Sacred Heart is a 501c(3) non-profit and greatly depends on the support of alumnae, friends, foundations, and corporations to off-set the difference between collected tuition and the true cost of educating each child. Each year, our generous supporters provide an immediate and direct impact to each student to help bridge the gap and provide a quality Catholic education.
Our Need
As a viable inner-city Catholic school in Lincoln Heights, financial assistance for our students and their families is of the utmost priority. With over 75% of families living below the Federal Poverty Level, 95% of students are receiving some form of financial assistance. In order for Sacred Heart High School to fulfill its mission in the Dominican Tradition, we need the capacity to provide assistance to every girl who wants a Catholic education. The annual tuition at Sacred Heart is $7,300 and is beyond reach to the overwhelming majority of our families. Offering a "hand" to families in poverty is not a new idea. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton said it best when she founded her academy in Maryland 200 years ago, "... our school is devoted to the education of poor children in the Catholic faith." We share and embrace the same ideals. In spite of the obstacles we face, Sacred Heart is a beacon of hope and opportunity in Lincoln Heights. It is our calling and duty, in the Dominican Tradition, to make a quality Catholic education affordable and accessible to more girls, regardless of their family’s economic status. In order for us to continue our success, we will need to maintain and create partnerships that will strengthen our educational program, thereby making Sacred Heart High School a primary school choice for families in the community and touching the lives of more who in turn will positively impact the fabric of society.
The Challenges
Lincoln Heights is a diverse community comprised of immigrants from Mexico, Central America, China, and South East Asia. Approximately 49% are foreign born (37.5% of these immigrants have become naturalized citizens) and 28% are below 34 years of age. Of this population, 50% do not have a high-school diploma. With little (if any) education, poor English, and inadequate work skills, job opportunities are scarce and advancements are limited. With 30% of residence living below the federal poverty level, 1/5 of this population lives 50% below federal poverty line. Over 27.5% of households are supported by a single mother, many mothers work two jobs to provide necessities for her children. Unfortunately, local neighborhoods, such as Lincoln Heights, are known for gang recruitment and there are many active gangs within this community. Violence and the fear of violence have serious implications in terms of school performance, academic success, attendance, and graduation.
In the novel, Three Cups of Tea, Greg Mortenson records his journey from being a failed K2 mountain climber to building schools for girls in Afghanistan and Pakistan. His experience in a small village that nursed him back to health taught him: “when you educate a boy you educate an individual; when you educate a girl, you educate the community!”
Your support of Sacred Heart High School educates a girl, gives her confidence, the chance to attend college, to break barriers, and to change the world!
An investment in the education of a child today, is an investment in a leader of tomorrow!
Why Support Sacred Heart?
Like other private high schools, Sacred Heart is a 501c(3) non-profit and greatly depends on the support of alumnae, friends, foundations, and corporations to off-set the difference between collected tuition and the true cost of educating each child. Each year, our generous supporters provide an immediate and direct impact to each student to help bridge the gap and provide a quality Catholic education.
Our Need
As a viable inner-city Catholic school in Lincoln Heights, financial assistance for our students and their families is of the utmost priority. With over 75% of families living below the Federal Poverty Level, 95% of students are receiving some form of financial assistance. In order for Sacred Heart High School to fulfill its mission in the Dominican Tradition, we need the capacity to provide assistance to every girl who wants a Catholic education. The annual tuition at Sacred Heart is $7,300 and is beyond reach to the overwhelming majority of our families. Offering a "hand" to families in poverty is not a new idea. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton said it best when she founded her academy in Maryland 200 years ago, "... our school is devoted to the education of poor children in the Catholic faith." We share and embrace the same ideals. In spite of the obstacles we face, Sacred Heart is a beacon of hope and opportunity in Lincoln Heights. It is our calling and duty, in the Dominican Tradition, to make a quality Catholic education affordable and accessible to more girls, regardless of their family’s economic status. In order for us to continue our success, we will need to maintain and create partnerships that will strengthen our educational program, thereby making Sacred Heart High School a primary school choice for families in the community and touching the lives of more who in turn will positively impact the fabric of society.
The Challenges
Lincoln Heights is a diverse community comprised of immigrants from Mexico, Central America, China, and South East Asia. Approximately 49% are foreign born (37.5% of these immigrants have become naturalized citizens) and 28% are below 34 years of age. Of this population, 50% do not have a high-school diploma. With little (if any) education, poor English, and inadequate work skills, job opportunities are scarce and advancements are limited. With 30% of residence living below the federal poverty level, 1/5 of this population lives 50% below federal poverty line. Over 27.5% of households are supported by a single mother, many mothers work two jobs to provide necessities for her children. Unfortunately, local neighborhoods, such as Lincoln Heights, are known for gang recruitment and there are many active gangs within this community. Violence and the fear of violence have serious implications in terms of school performance, academic success, attendance, and graduation.
In the novel, Three Cups of Tea, Greg Mortenson records his journey from being a failed K2 mountain climber to building schools for girls in Afghanistan and Pakistan. His experience in a small village that nursed him back to health taught him: “when you educate a boy you educate an individual; when you educate a girl, you educate the community!”
Your support of Sacred Heart High School educates a girl, gives her confidence, the chance to attend college, to break barriers, and to change the world!
An investment in the education of a child today, is an investment in a leader of tomorrow!
“Knowing the struggle that my parents went through to get me where I am today, I always try my best academically so that their work does not go unnoticed. I know that by being a part of the Sacred Heart familia, I will be able to prepare myself for future success. I am getting the education that I need so that one day I have a career, and I can give back to Sacred Heart and my parents for all that they have done for me. Thank you for empowering me and supporting the Comet Scholarship Fund!”
– Linda Tran '18 |
How Can You Help?
Below are examples of scholarship opportunities to support our school. 1. Adopt-A-Comet ScholarshipProgram For $7,350 you can sponsor one student for a year at Sacred Heart High School. 2. Shared Adopt-A-Comet Scholarship Program
You can contribute $2500, $1000, $500 or $250 to be pooled with other supporters. All of this money is pooled to financially support student scholarships for deserving students from underprivileged families. If you are interested in making a contribution to one of our scholarship programs please contact Maria Pina, Alumnae/Development Coordinator, at (323) 225-2209. |
Thank you for your support of Sacred Heart High School and the young women we serve. Through the generosity of people like you, Sacred Heart is able to continue its mission to educate and empower tomorrow’s Catholic woman.
Making a gift to Sacred Heart High School is quick and simple! If you prefer to make a non-online gift, please make your check payable to Sacred Heart High School and mail it, along with the completed gift form to:
Sacred Heart High School
Attn: Development Office
2111 Griffin Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Please contact our office at (323)225-2209 with any questions.
Making a gift to Sacred Heart High School is quick and simple! If you prefer to make a non-online gift, please make your check payable to Sacred Heart High School and mail it, along with the completed gift form to:
Sacred Heart High School
Attn: Development Office
2111 Griffin Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Please contact our office at (323)225-2209 with any questions.
About the Sister Lupe Solano Scholarship Endowment
Sister Lupe Solano was a graduate of the Class of 1965. It was at Sacred Heart High School where she formed profound and lasting friendships, and discovered her vocation with the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. Filled with compassion and love, Sister Lupe dedicated her life to service for others. She was a junior high and high school teacher, as well as principal of St. Michael’s High School in South Los Angeles. She devoted herself to ensuring that the young women of this community, many with harsh backgrounds, would receive the education, love and guidance necessary to succeed in life. Sister Lupe suffered from a severe respiratory illness, one which finally limited her to a pneumatic environment. It was with a deep sense of loss to her family, the Sisters, the communities she served and her fellow graduates when she passed away in April 1996.
Spearheaded by Mary Canobbio ’65, Sister Lupe’s fellow graduates decided to continue her legacy of love and devotion to the education and nurturing of young women. An endowed scholarship fund was established in her memory at Sacred Heart High School; the first named scholarship endowment in Sacred Heart’s history. The interest from the principal of this endowment trust fund becomes the scholarship monies. Each year one student who otherwise could not afford to attend SHHS is able to do so. In this way, S. Lupe continues her legacy of influencing the lives of Catholic young women.
Sacred Heart invites you to join in the effort to preserve the love and compassion with which Sister Lupe devoted her life, and to contribute to Sacred Heart High School’s mission of Empowering Tomorrow’s Catholic Women, today!
Sister Lupe Solano was a graduate of the Class of 1965. It was at Sacred Heart High School where she formed profound and lasting friendships, and discovered her vocation with the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. Filled with compassion and love, Sister Lupe dedicated her life to service for others. She was a junior high and high school teacher, as well as principal of St. Michael’s High School in South Los Angeles. She devoted herself to ensuring that the young women of this community, many with harsh backgrounds, would receive the education, love and guidance necessary to succeed in life. Sister Lupe suffered from a severe respiratory illness, one which finally limited her to a pneumatic environment. It was with a deep sense of loss to her family, the Sisters, the communities she served and her fellow graduates when she passed away in April 1996.
Spearheaded by Mary Canobbio ’65, Sister Lupe’s fellow graduates decided to continue her legacy of love and devotion to the education and nurturing of young women. An endowed scholarship fund was established in her memory at Sacred Heart High School; the first named scholarship endowment in Sacred Heart’s history. The interest from the principal of this endowment trust fund becomes the scholarship monies. Each year one student who otherwise could not afford to attend SHHS is able to do so. In this way, S. Lupe continues her legacy of influencing the lives of Catholic young women.
Sacred Heart invites you to join in the effort to preserve the love and compassion with which Sister Lupe devoted her life, and to contribute to Sacred Heart High School’s mission of Empowering Tomorrow’s Catholic Women, today!
Ever wonder what gift you could give to the school?
Donations may be made to:
- Adopt-A-Comet Program- Full tuition donation is credited towards a specific student's tuition assistance
- Shared Adopt-A-Comet Program- Partial tuition donation is credited towards a specific student's tuition assistance
- Comet Scholarship Fund- Donations placed in a general fund used to assist students in need of tuition assistance
- Prioress Scholarship- In Honor of Sister Cecilia Canales, O.P. '65
- Birthday Gift- In Honor of Sacred Heart's 111th Birthday
- Sister Lupe Solano Endowment Scholarship- See description below.
- Sylvia Aguirre '76 Memorial Scholarship Fund- Donations made to Sylvia's memorial fund will benefit students in need of tuition assistance.
- Sacred Heart High School's Greatest Need
- Memorial Gift- Donations to the Comet Scholarship Fund in memory of a loved one.
