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Catholic high school

Ursuline Academy

  • LocationNew Orleans, LA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 405 students

All-female

Official website

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans is a Catholic school for girls founded in 1727. Its mission names Catholic spiritual formation, and its school calendar lists a Rally Mass and an adoration event in October 2026 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Its clubs include Teens for Life, and service learning is part of the high school program. Its Mass, confession, retreat and chaplain details are mostly not confirmed.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Ursuline Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miTulane Catholic - St. Martin de Porres Chapel: 0.5 mi1Holy Name of Jesus Church: 0.7 mi2Blessed Trinity Catholic Church: 0.9 mi3Saint Rita Catholic Church: 1.0 mi4Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church: 1.1 mi5Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church: 1.3 mi6National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor (where the school calendar lists its Masses and adoration): 0.1 miUrsuline Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Tulane Catholic - St. Martin de Porres Chapel — 0.5 mi · 1037 Audubon Street
  2. Holy Name of Jesus Church — 0.7 mi · 6367 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans
  3. Blessed Trinity Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 4230 South Broad Street, New Orleans
  4. Saint Rita Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 2729 Lowerline Street, New Orleans
  5. Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 8128 Plum Street, New Orleans
  6. Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 8321 Burthe Street, New Orleans

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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

43 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 yearA few times a year (A Rally Mass is listed on the school calendar for October 16, 2026, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, off campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Calendars | Ursuline Academy of New Orleansuanola.org/about/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rally Mass/Feast of St. Ursula 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor”
      The school calendar lists a Rally Mass on October 16, 2026, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (The school calendar lists one adoration event (October 1, 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM) at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Calendars | Ursuline Academy of New Orleansuanola.org/about/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Adoration 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor”
      The school calendar lists an adoration event on October 1, 2026, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A school Mass is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Calendars | Ursuline Academy of New Orleansuanola.org/about/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rally Mass/Feast of St. Ursula 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor”
      The school calendar lists a Rally Mass on October 16, 2026, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot 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.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The school's mission and values page states that the school cultivates its Catholic Christian identity within its programs and activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Values | Ursuline Academy of New Orleansuanola.org/about · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “An Ursuline school cultivates its Catholic Christian identity and instills Ursuline values, heritage, history, and the spirit of St. Angela within its programs and activities.”
      The school states that it cultivates its Catholic Christian identity within its programs and activities.
      “prepares confident and compassionate leaders for a diverse global society through Catholic spiritual formation, academic excellence, and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve.”
      The school's mission names Catholic spiritual formation.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsNot 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.
    Campus ministry staffNot 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.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot 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.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Teens for Life is listed among the high school clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School (8-12) | Ursuline Academy of New Orleansuanola.org/academics/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Teens for Life”
      Teens for Life is listed among the high school clubs.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • The school's mission and values page states that the school cultivates its Catholic Christian identity within its programs and activities.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Values | Ursuline Academy of New Orleansuanola.org/about · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “An Ursuline school cultivates its Catholic Christian identity and instills Ursuline values, heritage, history, and the spirit of St. Angela within its programs and activities.”
      The school states that it cultivates its Catholic Christian identity within its programs and activities.
  • A Teens for Life club is listed among the high school clubs.
    Sources (1)
    1. High School (8-12) | Ursuline Academy of New Orleansuanola.org/academics/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Teens for Life”
      Teens for Life is listed among the high school clubs.
  • The calendar lists a Rally Mass and an adoration event in October 2026.
    Sources (1)
    1. School Calendars | Ursuline Academy of New Orleansuanola.org/about/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rally Mass/Feast of St. Ursula 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor”
      The school calendar lists a Rally Mass on October 16, 2026, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.
      “Adoration 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor”
      The school calendar lists an adoration event on October 1, 2026, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.

Concerns

  • A school Mass is listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. School Calendars | Ursuline Academy of New Orleansuanola.org/about/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rally Mass/Feast of St. Ursula 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor”
      The school calendar lists a Rally Mass on October 16, 2026, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.

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Campus ministry home

National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor (where the school calendar lists its Masses and adoration)

  • Address: 2701 State St, New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Location: Off campus
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: uanola.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 4 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • AdorationOff campus
    October 1, 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (school calendar)
    An adoration event listed on the school calendar at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.
    uanola.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Rally Mass / Feast of St. UrsulaOff campus
    October 16, 2026, 9:00 to 10:00 AM (school calendar)
    A Mass listed on the school calendar at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.
    uanola.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Teens for Life
    A pro-life student club listed among the high school clubs.
    uanola.org
  • Peer Ministry
    A student club listed among the high school clubs.
    uanola.org

Retreats 1

  • Retreat Team
    A student club listed among the high school clubs.
    uanola.org

Service 1

  • Service Learning
    Each year students focus on a specific service area, from the elderly to environmental ethics.
    uanola.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. Mission & Values | Ursuline Academy of New Orleansuanola.org/about · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “An Ursuline school cultivates its Catholic Christian identity and instills Ursuline values, heritage, history, and the spirit of St. Angela within its programs and activities.”
    The school states that it cultivates its Catholic Christian identity within its programs and activities.
    “prepares confident and compassionate leaders for a diverse global society through Catholic spiritual formation, academic excellence, and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve.”
    The school's mission names Catholic spiritual formation.
  2. School Calendars | Ursuline Academy of New Orleansuanola.org/about/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Rally Mass/Feast of St. Ursula 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor”
    The school calendar lists a Rally Mass on October 16, 2026, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.

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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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.7.4 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 Orleans, LA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)405
Students in grades 9–12187
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio7.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
SettingCity

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 Orleans

The Most Reverend James F. Checchio, Archbishop of New Orleans

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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