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Catholic high school

Ursuline Academy

  • LocationSaint Louis, MO
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 363 students

All-female

Official website

Ursuline Academy is a Catholic school for young women in St. Louis, serving the community since 1848. Its Mission & Ministry page lists Masses for the all-school, House and parent communities, a daily morning prayer, and campus ministers available through the school day.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Ursuline Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Elizabeth of Hungary: 1.1 mi1Saint Peter Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church: 2.0 mi3Sainte Genevieve du Bois Catholic Church: 2.4 mi4Holy Redeemer Catholic Church: 2.4 mi5Ursuline Academy Campus Ministry: 0.1 miUrsuline Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Elizabeth of Hungary — 1.1 mi
  2. Saint Peter Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  3. Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church — 2.0 mi
  4. Sainte Genevieve du Bois Catholic Church — 2.4 mi
  5. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church — 2.4 mi

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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

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.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Ministry - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/student-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses Sharing your faith with others; all-school, House, and parent masses”
      The school offers all-school, House and parent Masses.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Ministry - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/student-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses Sharing your faith with others; all-school, House, and parent masses”
      The school offers all-school, House and parent Masses.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Business Ethics and the Gospels (TH 055) and Contemporary Moral Issues (TH 032) are offered theology courses in grades 11 and 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This class applies ethical practice to business operations with consideration and help from the Gospels and scriptures.”
      Business Ethics and the Gospels is an offered theology course for grade 12.
  • 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.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

78 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Retreats are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Ministry - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/student-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats Time away to explore your relationship with God, others and the world”
      Retreats are offered; the page does not name the grades.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One Director of Campus Ministry is named; the page refers to campus ministers without listing them.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Ministry - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/student-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mrs. Jensen Director of Campus Ministry”
      Mrs. Jensen is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Campus Ministry clubs listed include Bears in Prayer, Music Ministry, Sisters in Service and Student Athletic Apostles, in addition to Generation Life Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs, Organizations, Activities - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/student-life/student-clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Clubs Bears in Prayer Generation Life Club Music Ministry Sisters in Service Student Athletic Apostles”
      Campus Ministry clubs include Bears in Prayer, Generation Life Club, Music Ministry, Sisters in Service and Student Athletic Apostles.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The Mission & Ministry page publishes a daily morning prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Ministry - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/student-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Daily Morning Prayer Gracious God, we come before you and ask for your blessing.”
      The school publishes a daily morning prayer.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching (TH 031 and TH 032) is taught in the theology courses in grade 11.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course is part one of a two-part course which focuses on the seven themes and principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      A grade 11 theology course teaches Catholic Social Teaching and prepares students for the Junior Service Project.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Generation Life Club is listed among the Campus Ministry clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs, Organizations, Activities - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/student-life/student-clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Clubs Bears in Prayer Generation Life Club Music Ministry Sisters in Service Student Athletic Apostles”
      Campus Ministry clubs include Bears in Prayer, Generation Life Club, Music Ministry, Sisters in Service and Student Athletic Apostles.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Service Hours program brings social justice discussions to life, and the grade 11 course prepares students for the Junior Service Project.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission & Ministry - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/student-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bringing discussions around social justice to life, fulfilling the responsibility we all share to help a neighbor, and impacting your community”
      The Service Hours program brings social justice discussions to life.
    2. Curriculum - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course is part one of a two-part course which focuses on the seven themes and principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      A grade 11 theology course teaches Catholic Social Teaching and prepares students for the Junior Service Project.

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

Strengths

  • Masses are offered for the all-school, House and parent communities, with a daily morning prayer.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Ministry - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/student-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses Sharing your faith with others; all-school, House, and parent masses”
      The school offers all-school, House and parent Masses.
      “Our Daily Morning Prayer Gracious God, we come before you and ask for your blessing.”
      The school publishes a daily morning prayer.
  • Campus ministers are available throughout the school day, under a named Director of Campus Ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Ministry - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/student-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “guided by campus ministers available to you throughout the school day”
      Campus ministers are available to students throughout the school day.
      “Mrs. Jensen Director of Campus Ministry”
      Mrs. Jensen is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  • A grade 11 course teaches Catholic Social Teaching and prepares students for the Junior Service Project.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course is part one of a two-part course which focuses on the seven themes and principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      A grade 11 theology course teaches Catholic Social Teaching and prepares students for the Junior Service Project.
  • Several faith-based clubs are listed, including Generation Life Club and Bears in Prayer.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs, Organizations, Activities - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/student-life/student-clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Clubs Bears in Prayer Generation Life Club Music Ministry Sisters in Service Student Athletic Apostles”
      Campus Ministry clubs include Bears in Prayer, Generation Life Club, Music Ministry, Sisters in Service and Student Athletic Apostles.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Ursuline Academy Campus Ministry

  • Address: 341 South Sappington Road, Saint Louis, MO 63122-6397
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 9 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Memorial MassOn campus
    November 4, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
    Annual Memorial Mass at the school for members of the Ursuline community who have died this year.
    ursulinestl.org
  • All-school, House and parent Masses
    Masses for the whole school, for Houses and for parents, as listed on the Mission & Ministry page.
    ursulinestl.org

Faith formation 1

  • Daily morning prayer
    Daily
    A morning prayer published by the Mission & Ministry page.
    ursulinestl.org

Clubs and groups 4

  • Generation Life Club
    Campus Ministry club listed in the school's clubs directory.
    ursulinestl.org
  • Bears in Prayer
    Campus Ministry club listed in the school's clubs directory.
    ursulinestl.org
  • Music Ministry
    Campus Ministry club listed in the school's clubs directory.
    ursulinestl.org
  • Student Athletic Apostles
    Campus Ministry club listed in the school's clubs directory.
    ursulinestl.org

Retreats 1

  • Retreats
    Retreats for students, described as time away to explore the relationship with God, others and the world.
    ursulinestl.org

Service 2

  • Sisters in Service
    Campus Ministry club listed in the school's clubs directory.
    ursulinestl.org
  • Junior Service Project
    Grade 11
    Junior service project that the grade 11 Catholic Social Teaching courses prepare students for.
    ursulinestl.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 & Ministry - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org/student-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “guided by campus ministers available to you throughout the school day”
    Campus ministers are available to students throughout the school day.
    “Mrs. Jensen Director of Campus Ministry”
    Mrs. Jensen is the Director of Campus Ministry.
    “guided by campus ministers available to you throughout the school day”
    Campus ministers are available to students throughout the school day.
  2. Home - Ursuline Academyursulinestl.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “341 South Sappington Road Saint Louis MO 63122-6397”
    The school's address is 341 South Sappington Road, Saint Louis, MO 63122-6397.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
85 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.96%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.7 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 St. Louis, MO
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)363
Students in grades 9–12363
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio11.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges96%
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 St. Louis

The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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