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Ursuline Academy

#1 in Best All-Girls High Schools in Cincinnati Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic, All-Girls
  • 9-12
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 205 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      C+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A-
    Address
    5535 Pfeiffer Rd
    Cincinnati, OH 45242
    Telephone
    (513) 791-5791
    Website
    ursulineacademy.org

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 1
    Application Fee
    $0
    Interview Required
    No
    Required/Recommended Tests
    HSPT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $13,695
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    41%
    Average Financial Aid
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    From Ursuline Academy

    In the Catholic tradition of Ursuline education, the mission of Ursuline Academy is to prepare the young woman for college and beyond by nurturing her soul, intellect, heart, and imagination. How do we live out our mission? We empower each of our students to recognize her unique gifts, 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. An Ursuline education lasts well beyond the four years of high school; it is a lasting sisterhood, a network of successful women making an impact on their communities across the globe. At Ursuline, we learn not just for school, but for life.

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    Ursuline Academy Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1300
    64 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    214 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    81%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.16 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.16 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 52 responses
    Report
    • Athletics, spirit week, and Christmas week.
      40%
    • Kairos
      35%
    • Service opportunities
      12%
    • Karneval!
      4%
    • SCB skits
      4%
    • Cheering on my girlies on the court! UA07 you rock
      2%
    • IamreallyaUAgradfrom2007
      2%

      Students

      Diversity
      C+
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      575
      92%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.25 responses
      76%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.25 responses
      88%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.25 responses

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      14:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      76%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.33 responses
      Poll
      91%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.33 responses
      Poll
      91%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.33 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A+
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      Average
      Boys Athletic Participation
      —
      93%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.14 responses
      86%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.14 responses
      93%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.14 responses
      Living in the Area
      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?
      1. Cost of Living
        B
      2. Good for Families
        A+
      3. Housing
        A-
      Median Household Income
      $75,775
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,079
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $243,100
      National
      $184,700

      Ursuline Academy Reviews

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      Ursuline Academy is easily one of the most difficult but rewarding experiences of my life thus far. UA has pushed me to be the best person that I can be both academically and personally. I've made friends who have changed my life and met teachers who inspired a love of learning. Because of Ursuline, I have gotten into every college that I have heard back from so far and am confident that I will get into the other colleges that I applied to. However, it is not perfect. Like any school, there are some things that could be improved. The freshman and sophomore counselors, though clearly having good intentions and are knowledgeable about Ursuline, are not always the best people to turn to and are not always approachable. That said, the senior/junior college counselors are PHENOMENAL. They are very helpful, approachable, and all around wonderful people. Because of Ursuline, I am ready to take on the world!
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      At UA everything is stressful. If your grade isn't an A+ then you're failing. If you aren't pulling all-nighters then you aren't working hard enough. There is too much competition. I do think UA has prepared me for college, but I also think I could have gotten the same education at another school that wasn't as expensive. The counselors are AWFUL. They waited last minute to send my papers to the colleges I applied to. They do not care about you. Put your money somewhere else!
      I have a daughter that graduated and a current student. Ursuline has provided both girls a top-notch, broad education where they are encouraged to exchange ideas, collaborate, and learn from other talented girls, and from a caring, superb faculty. I've spent time observing at the school and I am amazed at how focused and engaged the students are, how well-spoken they are, and how kind there are to each other. My older daughter was awarded nearly nearly $600,000 in academic scholarships. She was accepted to her 1st choice school, which she could attend only due to the large scholarship she earned. Ursuline helped her to gain the knowledge, the skills, and the confidence needed for a successful transition into college. Take a look at Gerber Analytics OGT reports, and you will find that Ursuline is one of only 3 schools in the state to be in the very top tier academically for every year it was reported. It is a phenomenal school that I would recommend highly.