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WOODLANDS ACADEMY

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WOODLANDS ACADEMY

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WOODLANDS ACADEMY

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WOODLANDS ACADEMY

We are WOODLANDS

We are SACRED HEART

Unique in our approach and unwavering in our commitment to educating young women, Woodlands Academy is guided by the five Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. The intention of Sacred Heart education is to address the whole person: You come as you are and are cared for with great love.

Goal I: Schools of the Sacred Heart educate to a personal and active faith in God.

 

10

Faith traditions represented at Woodlands Academy

4

Founding Sacred Heart mothers

5

Minutes of espacio practiced each school day

Goal II: Schools of the Sacred Heart educate to a deep respect for intellectual values.

 

16:1

Student/Faculty ratio at Woodlands

94

Percentage of Woodlands faculty with advanced degrees

30

AP subjects offered at Woodlands

Goal III: Schools of the Sacred Heart educate to a social awareness which impels to action.

 

100

Percentage of Woodlands students who take part in Global education

20

Countries represented in Woodlands' Flag Hallway

20

Number of service organizations supported by Woodlands students last year

Goal IV: Schools of the Sacred Heart educate to the building of community as a Christian value.

 

20

Percentage of Woodlands students who live on campus

25

Sacred Heart Schools in the United States and Canada

23

Student clubs and organizations at Woodlands

Goal V: Schools of the Sacred Heart educate to personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

 

#1

Woodlands' ranking among all-girls high schools in Illinois

70

Percentage of Woodlands students who participate in at least one sport

80+

Student leadership opportunities available at Woodlands

Authentically Woodlands

Woodlands Academy offers a unique and transformative 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 to thrive.

Our All-Girls Advantage

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Our All-Girls Advantage

The benefits of a girls' school do not come from separating girls from the boys, but from the ability of a girls' school to focus entirely on the education, development, and well-being of girls.

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Our Sacred Heart Identity

Our Sacred Heart Identity

Woodlands' identity as a Sacred Heart School ties us to a rich tradition of educating young women and gives our students access to a global network of students and educators.

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Our Connected Community

Our Connected Community

There is always something happening at Woodlands Academy! Read the latest news, follow us on social media, check out our calendar of events...and more on our News page. 

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Thrive in Every Moment

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A Boarder

Gensis G.

Class of 2026

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An Artist

Annabelle H.

Class of 2026

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A Scholar

Maggie G.

Class of 2026

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An Explorer

Emmy S.

Class of 2026

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An Athlete

Lulu H.

Class of 2027

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