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Catholic high school

The Ursuline School

  • LocationNew Rochelle, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 767 students
  • Catholic80% Catholic

All-female

Official website

The Ursuline School is a Catholic girls' college preparatory school in New Rochelle, NY, for grades 6 to 12. Its Campus Ministry page states that the school celebrates Mass monthly as a school community, that the onsite Chapel of St. Angela hosts a weekly Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion, and that Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent. Every grade has a retreat.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of The Ursuline School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miImmaculate Conception Church: 1.2 mi1Church of the Assumption: 1.4 mi2Holy Family Catholic Church: 1.7 mi3Annunciation Church Catholic Church: 2.0 mi4Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 2.0 mi5Saints John and Paul Catholic Church: 2.2 mi6Campus Ministry and the Chapel of St. Angela: 0.1 miThe Ursuline School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Immaculate Conception Church — 1.2 mi
  2. Church of the Assumption — 1.4 mi · 100 Pleasant Avenue, Tuckahoe
  3. Holy Family Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 83 Clove Road, New Rochelle
  4. Annunciation Church Catholic Church — 2.0 mi
  5. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 15 Cedar Street, Bronxville
  6. Saints John and Paul Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 280 Weaver Street, Larchmont

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

74 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The Campus Ministry page says the school celebrates monthly Mass as a school community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We celebrate monthly Mass as a school community.”
      The school celebrates Mass monthly as a school community.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is celebrated during the seasons of Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the seasons of Advent and Lent, we celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      Reconciliation is celebrated during Advent and Lent.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Rev. Msgr. Dennis P. Keane is named as the school's chaplain and celebrant; he is also pastor of Church of the Holy Family.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Msgr. Dennis P. Keane, the current pastor of Church of the Holy Family in New Rochelle, is our Chaplain and celebrant.”
      Msgr. Dennis P. Keane is the school's chaplain and celebrant.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredTwo years (The Religion requirement is 2.5 units, grades 9 to 12. Counting full-year equivalents, and rounding down, gives two. The course list shows a year course in grade 9 and semester courses in grades 10 to 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion = 2.5 units (required grades 9-12)”
      The school requires 2.5 units of Religion in grades 9 to 12.
      “Religious Studies 9: Finding Faith - An Exploration of the Scriptures”
      Religious Studies 9 is a year-long course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Religious Studies 12 is titled Faith In Action, Morality & Ethics for the 21st Century.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies 12: Faith In Action, Morality & Ethics for the 21st Century”
      Religious Studies 12 is a course on morality and ethics.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Students in grades 6 to 11 take one-day retreats off campus, and seniors take an overnight off-site retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students in grades 6-11 participate in one-day retreats off campus.”
      Students in grades 6 to 11 take one-day retreats off campus.
      “Seniors participate in an overnight off-site retreat.”
      Seniors take an overnight off-site retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (The chaplain is named. The Campus Ministry team is mentioned.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Msgr. Dennis P. Keane, the current pastor of Church of the Holy Family in New Rochelle, is our Chaplain and celebrant.”
      Msgr. Dennis P. Keane is the school's chaplain and celebrant.
      “Retreats are planned and run by our Campus Ministry team and may include outside presenters.”
      The Campus Ministry team plans and runs the retreats.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Morning prayer is offered daily over the loudspeaker and ends with a call and response.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer daily morning prayer over the loudspeaker which concludes with a unifying call and response:”
      Daily morning prayer is offered at the school.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The clubs list includes a Serviam & Social Action Club. The Serviam page describes service projects for the poor, the hungry, and the sick.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Serviam & Social Action Club”
      The school lists a Serviam & Social Action Club.
    2. Serviam | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/student-life/serviam · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Some recent projects include service to the poor, the hungry, and the sick, among others.”
      Serviam projects have included service to the poor, the hungry, and the sick.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Every grade from 6 to 12 has a retreat, and seniors take an overnight off-site retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students in grades 6-11 participate in one-day retreats off campus.”
      Students in grades 6 to 11 take one-day retreats off campus.
      “Seniors participate in an overnight off-site retreat.”
      Seniors take an overnight off-site retreat.
  • The school celebrates Mass monthly as a school community, and a Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion is held weekly in the onsite Chapel of St. Angela.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We celebrate monthly Mass as a school community.”
      The school celebrates Mass monthly as a school community.
      “Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion also is held weekly in our onsite Chapel of St. Angela.”
      A Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion is held weekly in the onsite Chapel of St. Angela.
  • Religious Studies 12 is a course in morality and ethics.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies 12: Faith In Action, Morality & Ethics for the 21st Century”
      Religious Studies 12 is a course on morality and ethics.

Concerns

  • The Religion requirement is 2.5 units, which counts as two full-year equivalents under the rubric.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion = 2.5 units (required grades 9-12)”
      The school requires 2.5 units of Religion in grades 9 to 12.
  • Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent, not on a regular weekly or monthly schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the seasons of Advent and Lent, we celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      Reconciliation is celebrated during Advent and Lent.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and the Chapel of St. Angela

  • Address: 1354 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York 10804
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: ursulinenewrochelle.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, ursulinenewrochelle.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, ursulinenewrochelle.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 1

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Liturgy of the Word with Holy CommunionOn campus
    Weekly
    Held in the onsite Chapel of St. Angela.
    ursulinenewrochelle.org
  • Monthly school Mass
    Monthly
    Mass celebrated as a school community, with students serving as altar servers, readers, and eucharistic ministers.
    ursulinenewrochelle.org
  • Lessons and Carols and Stations of the Cross
    Lessons and Carols during Advent; Stations of the Cross during Lent
    Seasonal prayer services organized by Campus Ministry.
    ursulinenewrochelle.org
  • May Crowning
    Spring
    An annual May Crowning for grades 6 to 8.
    ursulinenewrochelle.org

Faith formation 2

  • Peer Ministry
    Year-long; application and interview each year
    Trained student peer ministers who lead group activities and grade-level retreats for grades 6 to 10.
    ursulinenewrochelle.org
  • Sacrament of Reconciliation
    During Advent and Lent
    Offered to all students, faculty, and staff during Advent and Lent.
    ursulinenewrochelle.org

Clubs and groups 1

Service 1

  • Serviam service opportunities
    Service opportunities throughout the school year, including meal preparation, food and clothing drives, and help for people in need locally and globally.
    ursulinenewrochelle.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Students in grades 6-11 participate in one-day retreats off campus.”
    Students in grades 6 to 11 take one-day retreats off campus.
    “Rev. Msgr. Dennis P. Keane, the current pastor of Church of the Holy Family in New Rochelle, is our Chaplain and celebrant.”
    Msgr. Dennis P. Keane is the school's chaplain and celebrant.
    “Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion also is held weekly in our onsite Chapel of St. Angela.”
    A Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion is held weekly in the onsite Chapel of St. Angela.
    “Since 1986, our onsite Chapel of St. Angela has provided a sacred space for prayer and reflection for all.”
    The Chapel of St. Angela is onsite at the school.
  2. Contact Us | The Ursuline Schoolursulinenewrochelle.org/about/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Ursuline School 1354 North Avenue New Rochelle, New York 10804”
    The school is at 1354 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York 10804.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
98 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.8 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of New York, NY
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)767
Students in grades 9–12611
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio8.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of New York

The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, Archbishop of New York

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Patrick's Cathedral

Source: archny.org, archny.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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