Leading with Courage, Confidence, and Compassion Since 1960 in Houston.
Rooted in a 200-year tradition, A Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart education is one that not only shapes who she is today but also who she will become in the future.
A Foundation of Faith and Learning
Rooted in a 200-year-old Sacred Heart tradition, Duchesne follows the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education, offering a steadfast Catholic mission that is both timeless and inspiring.
65 Years of Excellence in Houston
Since 1960, Duchesne has been serving generations of Houston families with a legacy of high-caliber education for girls, all on one welcoming campus.
A Global Network of Sacred Heart Schools
Duchesne is part of a vibrant worldwide community, with 25 Sacred Heart schools across the U.S. and Canada and more than 150 schools in 41 countries.
The All-Girls Advantage
At Duchesne, girls are bold, brave, and believe in themselves. They take the lead—in student government, science labs, robotics, sports, and the arts. Through academics, Sophie’s Space, service projects, and student life, every experience helps them grow, learn, and thrive. They are supported by faculty who challenge them and believe in their potential, and surrounded by classmates who celebrate their success. Each day, they find the courage to try new things, build confidence in who they are, and show compassion to others as they grow together. No dream is too big—and no fear too small to face. They are discovering just how strong, smart, and capable they truly are. And they are leading with purpose—empowered to make a difference in the world.
The Sacred Heart Way
We seek to empower girls to become young women who are not only some of the best in the world, but the best for the world. Part of the way we do that is to teach our students to approach decision-making according to The Sacred Heart Way. Students are encouraged to pause, to reflect, to discern, to decide, and to act.