Tuitions & Fees

Sacred Heart Cathedral School is committed to keeping tuition affordable for every family seeking Catholic education for their children. 

7:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

320

Total Students

113

Years of Experience

24

Average Class Size

75

Honor Roll Students

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Welcome to
Sacred Heart

At Sacred Heart, we live as disciples of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, striving for academic excellence humble service to all. Founded in 1906, we are rooted in our Catholic identity, and flourishing in East Hill. 

Through the diligence of our Parent-Teacher Organization, we strive to keep our tuition costs affordable for every family seeking Catholic education for their children. Beyond that, discounts and subsidies are available for those who qualify. 

Please contact us to discuss your particular situation, and we look forward to welcoming you into the Sacred Heart Cathedral School family. 

Tuition & Program Fees

Tuition is non-refundable. If a student withdraws from school prior to the beginning of the school year, two months of tuition is non-refundable. If a student withdraws from school once classes have started, tuition up to and including the quarter in which the student withdraws is non-refundable.

Tuition payments may be made over a 12-month payment period, a 2 payment plan or 1 time payment plan. All payments begin in May 2023 and end April 2024 for the 2023-2024 school year. There will be a $30.00 fee assessed for Non-Sufficient Funds payable to FACTS. 

Every family must enroll in the FACTS Tuition Management Program and establish a payment method. See the FACTS sheet for instructions.

2023-2024

Description Amount Notes
Morning Star Program Fee - 1 class $1500 per student. If, during the course of the year, a student joins our Morning Star program, the prorated fee for the remaining days of the school year will be applied to the FACTS account. *Please note: We recommend you explore the state scholarships as they can cover most, if not all, of these fees.
Morning Star Program Fee - 2 or more classes $2500 per student. If, during the course of the year, a student joins our Morning Star program, the prorated fee for the remaining days of the school year will be applied to the FACTS account. *Please note: We recommend you explore the state scholarships as they can cover most, if not all, of these fees.
Grades K5-5 base tuition $7600
Grades 6-8 base tuition $8200 Includes Macbook and Science Lab Fees
Pre-K Half Day (pickup at 11:40 am) $3800 SHCS will no longer participate in the VPK program, which means there are no longer VPK scholarships available for Pre-K tuition
Pre-K Full Day $7600 SHCS will no longer participate in the VPK program, which means there are no longer VPK scholarships available for Pre-K tuition
Registration Fee - Returning Students $130 Registration fee is non-refundable. Late registration fee for returning students is $180
Registration Fee - New Students (Pre-K thru 5th) $170 Registration fee is non-refundable.
Registration Fee - New Students (Middle School) $220 Registration fee is non-refundable.
Capital Improvement Fee $300 per family. Due by September 8, 2023
Graduation Fee - 8th Grade $85 Due August 8, 2023
Graduation Fee - Kindergarten $35 Due August 8, 2023

Any family may apply for tuition assistance.

Sibling grants, scholarships and other financial aid may apply, so please contact the school office for a breakdown specific to your situation.

Those who claim to be participating Catholic parishioners must have a signed Parish Subsidy Form on file to receive the Catholic tuition rates. You must submit the Parish Subsidy Grant Form to your Pastor. This form is in your registration packet and will be available in the school office.

The VPK portion of the tuition is not determined by Escambia County until June. Families must start making payments in May – the payment amount will be adjusted once the subsidy has been determined.

Pre-K is a stand-alone program; students are not eligible for a sibling discount.

affordable for every family

Discounts and subsidies

At Sacred Heart Cathedral School, we strive to keep our tuition costs affordable for every family seeking Catholic education for their children. Beyond that, discounts and subsidies are available for those who qualify. 

Please contact us to discuss your particular situation, and we look forward to welcoming you into the Sacred Heart Cathedral School family. 

Description Deduction Notes
Catholic Parish Subsidy $800 Submit the Parish Subsidy Form to your local Catholic Parish
Multi-Student Family Grant $1250 Grant for the second child's tuition
$1350 Grant for the third child's tuition
Four or more students - contact the office.
Pre-K Students do not count towards multi-child discounts

Any family may apply for tuition assistance.

breakdown of subsidies and discounts