SHMS is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Kentucky State Department of Education.

Model School students achieve an average composite score of 91% on High School Placement tests and an overall battery score in the 90 plus percentile on the California Achievement Tests.

In 2001, Sacred Heart Model School was named a Blue Ribbon National School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.

In conjunction with its 75th anniversary in the fall of 1999, Sacred Heart Model School relocated to one of the oldest buildings on the Ursuline Campus. SHMS features a totally renovated interior space and handicapped accessibility in a historical setting. The school includes three science labs, an art gallery/classroom, and a beautiful chapel.

The education of students is enriched through service projects and field trips. Cooperative programs in the performing arts are also offered on campus in conjunction with the Ursuline School for the Performing Arts.

The student to faculty ratio at SHMS is a low 9 to 1.

To broaden knowledge, community awareness and leadership skills, SHMS offers co-curricular activities, including spelling bees, French/Spanish contests, a program for young authors, a Science Olympiad, Art Fair, KUNA, Community Speakers Program, and Governor’s Cup academic competitions.

The SHMS athletics program offers 12 sports for kindergarten through Level 8.

In the belief that parents, as well as students, are crucial for building the school community and contributing to the success of each child, parental involvement is strongly encouraged. The Model Parents Association sponsors special events and provides faculty support.