Driven by our Dominican, Catholic roots.
Independent in philosophy.
This unique combination equals a commitment to educating the whole person in a setting that allows adolescent girls to flourish into young women who are grounded in their values and well-prepared for college and beyond.
Students have the privilege of learning in an environment rooted in the Dominican charism (a spiritual gift granted by God for the benefit of others), where the pursuit of truth—in study, faith, service, and community—becomes the fabric of their daily lives. As a result, students gain a deeper understanding of who they are and are able to become the best version of themselves.
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy welcomes students from all religious traditions and is committed to guiding every young woman on her own, personal faith journey.
Our Mission
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding school, educates young women for a life of faith, integrity, and truth.
Our entire community invests in serving the community
We believe scholarly research inspires a lifelong search for truth.
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is 1 of 27 schools sponsored by or affiliated with the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose
62% of families identify as Catholic and represent 38 different parishes
As a Round Square school, our students experience global learning, character development, international collaboration, and service activities
In our residential life program, students learn while becoming leaders in the community and citizens of an interconnected world
To this end, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy strives to partner with parents in the formation of their daughters. We recognize the interdependence of physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, social, and environmental health, and their benefits for learning. Thus, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, outstanding visual and performing arts, an excellent athletic program, a dynamic campus ministry and service program, formative leadership opportunities in clubs, athletics, co-curriculars, service and global travel experiences.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity is a vital element of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy's mission to educate young women for a life of faith, integrity and truth. At Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, we seek to create and sustain a vibrant, inclusive community and we value and appreciate the uniqueness contained within each person so as to honor the diversity of God’s creation.
I love Flintridge Sacred Heart because of how welcoming and kind everyone is. When I first came here, I felt a sense of belonging and I quickly saw how close our community is.
—Aideen Alpuerto '23
OUR DOMINICAN PILLARS
Rooted in our Dominican Pillars, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy elevates the education of young women by cultivating positive relationships with one’s self, others and God.
PRAYER
STUDY
SERVICE
COMMUNITY
The beauty of these four pillars lies in how seamlessly they support and build upon one another. Prayer fuels our desire for truth, which we seek through study. That truth equips us to contribute meaningfully to our community, and it is through service that we give back to those around us, embodying the faith we nurture in prayer. None of these pillars stand alone—they are part of a holistic approach to living with faith, integrity, and truth. Engaging with all four leads to a life that is rich in both reflection and action, rooted in our Dominican spirit and focused on the common good.
Our Catholic, Dominican Roots
The Dominican Order (also known as the Order of the Preachers) is a Roman Catholic religious order best known for their commitment to holistic education, the pursuit of truth (Veritas) and their focus on preaching — spreading the Gospel through words and actions to inspire change. Founded by St. Dominic de Guzman (1172-1221) in 1219, the order embraced a life of prayer and study, which led to a ministry of preaching – the early beginnings of the four Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community and service.
The four Dominican Pillars-- prayer, study, community and service-- on display on the Hill
What is Veritas?
When we inspire a girl to seek truth—or as we call it, “Veritas,”— we unlock her limitless potential to positively impact the world.
Latin for “truth,” Veritas is one of the mottos of the Dominican order. Dominicans are searchers. We are constantly in pursuit of a deeper and fuller understanding of the truth. Whether it be in our studies, our relationships, our faith, or elsewhere, we are constantly craving and pursuing the truth in all things.
Amazing teachers inspired us as women and we knew that this school was run by women who could run the world. I left here feeling powerful.
—Jan Ellison ’83
FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART
440 St. Katherine Drive La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 626-685-8300
Flintridge Sacred Heart, a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding high school, educates young women for a life of faith, integrity, and truth.
Flintridge Sacred Heart admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
When we inspire a girl to seek truth—or as we call it, “Veritas,”— we unlock her limitless potential to positively impact the world.
When we inspire a girl to seek truth—or as we call it, “Veritas,”— we unlock her limitless potential to positively impact the world.
