Quick Facts/At a Glance

Ursuline Academy is a four year, independent Catholic college-preparatory high school for young women with an enrollment of 724. The school was founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Brown County, Ohio in 1896 and draws qualified students from approximately 50 different elementary schools. A modular schedule allows for flexibiity in planning required and elective courses, many of which are offered at the college prep, honors, and AP level. The distinct modular schedule allows for flexibility and promotes independence in the students.

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Students

  • Students come to UA from more than 50 different grade schools.
  • Typical class size is 18-25.
  • 20% of students have faith traditions other than Catholic.
  • 12.5% of the student body is comprised of racial/ethnic minorities.


Scholarship

  • In 2013, Ursuline had seven National Merit Semifinalists.
  • In 2013, Ursuline had 13 Commended students.
  • In 2013, Ursuline had one National Achievement Semifinalist.
  • Out of the 352 total juniors and seniors in the 2011-2012 school year, 44% of juniors and 63% of seniors completed 436 AP exams in 16 subject areas. 
  • 92% of the total AP exam scores were a score of 3 or higher.


Colleges

  • 99%-100% of UA graduates enroll in college.
  • Of the 168 members of the graduating class of 2012, with acceptances of 167 colleges, 100% are continuing their education at 57 colleges.


Student Life

  • Innumerable opportunities for spiritual growth: Four-year Religious Studies program, Mass, prayer services, assemblies, retreats and days of renewal, daily prayer.
  • Offer 26 clubs and organizations.
  • Forty-five to fifity percent of UA students participate in athletics. We have 13 programs and 29 teams including cross country, golf, field hockey, tennis, soccer, volleyball, bowling, basketball, swim & diving, dance, softball, lacrosse, and track. Several teams hold national ranking.
  • Recent state championships: swimming, golf, tennis, and volleyball.
  • About 85% of UA students volunteer in the community at approximately 20 different sites.
  • First all-girl high school in state to build a Habitat for Humanity house.


Faculty 

  • A staff of 62 professional educators has received undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral training at more than 40 different colleges and universities.
  • Most staff members have completed graduate work with 76% holding at least a Master’s degree.  
  • The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.


Fun Facts

  • The school motto is "We learn not for school but for life."
  • The athletic teams are the Lions.
  • The school colors are green and gold.
  • The school song was written by Cathi Schellhous, English Department faculty member.  Click here for the lyrics of the school song.

 
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