The original building for the all-girls high school, Sacred Heart Academy, was first built in 1904 by an architect named Cornelius Curtin.
[2] The Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, who founded Sacred Heart Model School, practiced the Catholic Faith using their Core Values of Community, Reverence, Service, and Leadership.
One example of a stewardship project at SHMS is Level Four's focus of supporting community members who are visually impaired.
The girls have the options of Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, and Volleyball.
[4] Sacred Heart Model School believes the involvement of clubs and other activities is beneficial in learning leadership and how to work with their classmates and teachers.