Are only Catholics accepted?

No, you do not have to be Catholic to be accepted to Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton. While the school has a Roman Catholic identity and its mission is rooted in the values of the Society of the Sacred Heart, it welcomes students of all faiths. The school’s own website states that its community is “enriched by faculty, staff, and a student body of diverse backgrounds who all strive for a culture rich in heritage and progressive in all areas of academics.” The curriculum includes religious studies that are taught with an ecumenical and interfaith perspective, and students are encouraged to engage in spiritual reflection and community service, regardless of their personal beliefs.