The Academy of the Sacred Heart, is a PK3–12 girls' school founded in 1821 with residential accommodations for students in grades 9 through 12.

Founded under the direction of Saint Philippine Duchesne, the Academy has remained in continuous operation through fire, epidemics, and war.

Although thousands of Federal troops were encamped in the fields surrounding the Academy during the Civil War, the school was not touched.

Union General Nathaniel Banks had a daughter in a school in New York run by the Religious of the Sacred Heart, and he was asked to look after the Grand Coteau sisters and their students.

The Academy is accredited by the Louisiana State Department of Education Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and AdvencED.

All of the network schools are rooted in the philosophy and vision of St. Madeline Sophie and are guided by the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.

As a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, the Academy commits itself to educate to the following 5 goals: • a personal and active faith in God • a deep respect for intellectual values • a social awareness which impels to action • the building of community as a Christian value • personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom The Academy offers a strong, diversified curriculum.

The facility also includes two cement wash racks, two lighted, locking tack rooms, over 20 acres (81,000 m2) of fenced turn out, and three fully enclosed riding arenas.