Ursuline Academy of Cincinnati is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory, high school for young women in grades 9-12 founded in 1896 by the Ursuline Sisters of Brown County, Ohio. This is an exciting year for Ursuline; we are celebrating our 125th anniversary, committed to advancing the legacy of our school. Ursuline offers an individualized curriculum specifically designed to prepare young women for college and beyond through the Merici Model of education, a uniquely student-centered approach to learning. Ursuline provides a culture where students are empowered to learn through their choices. Ursuline values diversity and fosters community in an environment of mutual respect. Additional information about Ursuline Academy may be found at www.ursulineacademy.org.

In the vision of St. Angela Merici, Ursuline Academy empowers the young woman to recognize her unique gifts, to give voice to her ideals, to strive for personal and academic excellence, to seek justice through actions inspired by Gospel values, and to accept the challenge of human freedom with its accompanying responsibilities. ​

Consistent with the Ursuline charism that values the uniqueness of each person, we welcome and embrace diversity, and seek to build community. Ursuline Academy is inclusive of those with various learning needs and preferences, cultures, ethnicities, faiths and religious traditions, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and more. We believe the exposure to a broad range of talents, perspectives, and experiences prepares our students for full participation in the world and life beyond school.​

Ursuline Academy supports an environment that:​

• makes space for life experiences,​

• fosters listening and conversations,​

• encourages respectful dialogue, and ​

• allows time for reflection.​

At Ursuline Academy, “we learn not just for school, but for life."​