New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018
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URSULINE ACADEMY<br />
Catholic | Grades: Toddler 2 - 12th<br />
www.uanola.org<br />
MISSION STATEMENT: Ursuline Academy of <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>, founded in 1727 <strong>and</strong> sponsored by the Ursuline<br />
Sisters, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood<br />
through a college prepara<strong>to</strong>ry secondary program. In a diverse community with an inspiring heritage,<br />
Ursuline Academy fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence, <strong>and</strong> a life-long commitment <strong>to</strong><br />
Serviam: I will serve. The Academy values the uniqueness of each student, nurtures the whole person,<br />
develops leaders of confidence <strong>and</strong> compassion, <strong>and</strong> prepares them for life in a global society.<br />
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2635 State St.<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>, LA 70118<br />
(504) 861-9150<br />
<strong>School</strong> Leader: Karen T. McNay (president)<br />
Alice Bairnsfather (head of high school)<br />
Shannon Culotta (head of elementary)<br />
Student Gender: Female<br />
Average Class Size: Varies<br />
Hours of Operation: 7:55 AM <strong>to</strong> 3:05 PM<br />
Curricular Focus: N/R<br />
Religious Focus: Catholic<br />
Special Education Model: N/R<br />
Guidance Counselor(s): 2<br />
2017-<strong>2018</strong> Enrollment: 680<br />
PROGRAM OFFERINGS<br />
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Art Studio: 2-D Design, Art Studio: 3-D Design, Biology, Calculus AB ,<br />
Chemistry II, Computer Science Principles, Language & Composition, Foreign Language, Literature & Composition,<br />
Music Theory, Psychology, Physics C, US Government & Politics <strong>and</strong> U.S. His<strong>to</strong>ry.<br />
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: LSU<br />
NOCCA Participation: Half day, transportation not provided.<br />
Arts in Education: Visual Arts, Orchestra, Piano, Music, Theatre, Dance<br />
Career <strong>and</strong> Technical Education: N/A<br />
Transportation Services: No.<br />
Uniforms Required: Yes.<br />
Other <strong>School</strong> Programs/Features: <strong>Beyond</strong> Our Borders is Ursuline Academy’s high school immersion<br />
program. Each year, a small group of students leaves the comforts of home for an adventure in service learning.<br />
Previous expeditions have included Guyana, South America <strong>and</strong> Belize, Central America.<br />
Extracurricular/After-<strong>School</strong> Activities: Cheerleading, dance team, visit school website for a complete listing.<br />
Team Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track,<br />
Volleyball.<br />
Other Campus Features: The campus is 11.5 acres in Up<strong>to</strong>wn <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>. Facilities include: State-of-the-art<br />
audi<strong>to</strong>rium, a dance/yoga studio, a weight room, two athletic courts, an indoor elevated track, softball field, three<br />
courtyards, upgraded science labs, two tennis courts, a national shrine, <strong>and</strong> a renovated art studio.<br />
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Visit the website for graduation requirements.<br />
ADMISSION INFORMATION<br />
Requirements: Application. Submit the appropriate<br />
application fee <strong>and</strong> provide the most recent grades, as well<br />
as grades <strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ardized test scores from the previous<br />
three years. An entrance assessment is also required.<br />
Tuition: $10,550 plus fees.<br />
Financial Assistance: Yes - financing options, financial<br />
assistance, academic <strong>and</strong> need-based scholarships. Please<br />
visit uanola.org for more information.<br />
Applications Due: Follows the Archdiocese of <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>Orleans</strong> high school admissions timeline.<br />
Application Process: Complete application provided<br />
by the school; submit past report cards, st<strong>and</strong>ardized test<br />
results <strong>and</strong> school transcripts; admissions placement test<br />
required (January) <strong>and</strong> interview with student <strong>and</strong> parents.<br />
Admission Contact: Office of Admissions<br />
admissions@uanola.org<br />
(504) 861-9150<br />
EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-<strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade N/A N/A N/A N/A<br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A N/A N/A<br />
Avg. ACT Score N/A N/A<br />
Avg. SAT Score N/A N/R<br />
Avg. Student GPA N/R N/R<br />
Graduation Rate 100% 100%<br />
TOPS Eligible 80% 84%<br />
Dropout Rate N/A N/R<br />
FAFSA Completion Rate N/A N/R<br />
DISCIPLINE RATES<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Suspension N/A N/R<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Suspension N/A N/R<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion N/A N/R<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion N/A N/R<br />
PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION<br />
Vocational/Trade <strong>School</strong> N/R N/R<br />
Two-Year College N/R N/R<br />
Public Four-Year College/University N/R N/R<br />
Private Four-Year College/University N/R N/R<br />
60 N/A=information not available/does not apply. N/R=information not provided by the school. N/C=Not collected by the school.<br />
*2019-2020 Career Pathway
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