At a Glance

• Approximately 400 students enrolled in grades 7-12

• Ursuline draws widely from public, Catholic, and independent elementary and middle schools and from approximately 40 different towns.

• Member of a network of Ursuline schools in the United States and abroad

• Over 4,000 alumnae from Ursuline-Dedham

Academics

• Student-teacher ratio averages 11:1

• Over 80% of faculty hold advanced degrees

• Fifteen AP courses; wide range of electives including 10 arts electives

• Three academic honor societies

Athletics

• Fourteen interscholastic sports, with most available at the varsity and JV level

• State of the art fitness center, competition-size gymnasium and indoor suspended track

• Winner of Boston Globe Singelais Award (highest winning record in division) for two consecutive years

Arts And Extracurriculars

• Drama club with three performances each year

• A variety of vocal and instrumental groups

• Dedicated performance space with professional sound and lighting

• Wide array of clubs, including Speech Team, Model UN, Robotics Team, Green Club, and many more

Technology

• Technology integrated across the curriculum with eTextbooks, GSuite for Education, and online learning spaces

• I.D.E.A. Hub - Innovation lab with a wide array of tools for translating ideas into reality: laser cutters, 3D printers, green screen, virtual reality, camera and video equipment

• Interactive digital displays and casting capabilities in every classroom

CAMPUS MINISTRY AND SERVICE

• Over 30 Masses and retreats each year

• Retreats offered at all grade levels to promote bonding, socio-emotional learning, and faith formation

• 24,000 service hours offered by Ursuline students each year in the local community or on service trips

SCHOOL & COLLEGE COUNSELING

• Three school and college counselors

• Guidance and wellness built into the curriculum at all grades

• 1:1 college guidance to ensure the best possible college outcome

Beyond Ursuline

• 100% acceptance to four-year colleges or universities each year

• Students accepted to over 200 private, public, and Catholic colleges and universities from 2015-2019

Our Mission

An independent Catholic school for young women in grades 7-12, Ursuline Academy fosters respect, compassion, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to service. Inspired by the legacy of St. Angela Merici, our students grow to be women of integrity who engage in their communities with purpose and presence. We live with faith, courage, and joy.