Excellent

#22 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 8% of private schools

Ursuline Academy High School

School

2635 STATE ST, New Orleans, LA 70118

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

469

Student-Teacher

9.4:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

469

Student-Teacher

9.4:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Louisiana private schools

#22 of 253

In New Orleans

#6 of 35

public schools

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About Ursuline Academy High School

Ursuline Academy High School is a private school in New Orleans, LA. Ursuline Academy High School serves approximately 469 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Ursuline Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 253 private schools in LA.

How it compares1.7 pts above LA schools

8.0

This school 8.0 · Excellent
LA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Ursuline Academy High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Ursuline Academy High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Ursuline Academy High School compares to 75 public schools serving similar grades in New Orleans, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.4:1

This School

17.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

469

This School

662

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.0

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 54.2% vs 0%

Black 13.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 8.3% vs 0%

Asian 1.1% vs 0%

Ursuline Academy High School New Orleans Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Ursuline Academy High School (this school)	—	469	9.4:1	8.0
Eleanor McMain Secondary School	0.1 mi	731	12.8:1	4.2
The Willow School	0.4 mi	2,120	16.2:1	8.0
Samuel J. Green Charter School	0.7 mi	576	13.7:1	3.6
Wilson Charter School	0.8 mi	623	14.5:1	4.5
Noble Minds	1.0 mi	159	159:1	1.9
Young Audiences at Crocker Elementary	1.0 mi	496	13.8:1	7.5
Audubon Charter School	1.1 mi	980	15.3:1	5.7
Lafayette Academy Charter School	1.2 mi	519	14.8:1	6.5
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science	1.2 mi	734	12.9:1	6.1
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence	1.3 mi	553	19.8:1	2.4
Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans	1.3 mi	985	12.8:1	4.7
KIPP Central City	1.4 mi	891	12:1	3.4
Walter L. Cohen High School	1.4 mi	406	11.3:1	3.7
Booker T. Washington High School	1.6 mi	637	15.9:1	4.0
Opportunities Academy	1.7 mi	84	7:1	5.7
The NET Charter High School	2.0 mi	274	30.4:1	4.2
Esperanza Charter School	2.2 mi	566	14.2:1	7.3
Morris Jeff Community School	2.2 mi	1,566	13.4:1	5.2
Warren Easton Charter High School	2.3 mi	1,152	15.8:1	5.9
International High School of New Orleans	2.5 mi	439	16.3:1	4.4

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.

Classroom Attention

A- 7.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,246

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 65%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.0 / 10

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Enrollment 469

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in LA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 54.2%

Pacific Islander 18.1%

Black 13.4%

Hispanic 8.3%

Two or More 4.7%

Asian 1.1%

Native American 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2635 STATE ST, New Orleans, LA 70118

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ursuline Academy High School may also want to explore other schools in the area. The Willow School (rated 8.0/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART (rated 7.6/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans (rated 4.7/10, 1.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in New Orleans, see our New Orleans schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Eleanor McMain Secondary School New Orleans	0.1 mi	731	4.2
The Willow School New Orleans	0.4 mi	2,120	8.0
HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL New Orleans	0.5 mi	379	7.5
Samuel J. Green Charter School New Orleans	0.7 mi	576	3.6
Wilson Charter School New Orleans	0.8 mi	623	4.5
UNIVERSITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL New Orleans	0.8 mi	2	—
DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL New Orleans	1.0 mi	518	7.1
ST MARYS DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL New Orleans	1.1 mi	891	5.8
Noble Minds New Orleans	1.0 mi	159	1.9
ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL New Orleans	1.0 mi	120	8.7
Young Audiences at Crocker Elementary New Orleans	1.0 mi	496	7.5
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART New Orleans	1.1 mi	588	7.6
Lafayette Academy Charter School New Orleans	1.2 mi	519	6.5
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science New Orleans	1.2 mi	734	6.1
Audubon Charter School New Orleans	1.1 mi	980	5.7
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence New Orleans	1.3 mi	553	2.4
MCMILLIAN'S FIRST STEPS CDC / ACADEMY New Orleans	1.2 mi	78	6.8
Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans New Orleans	1.3 mi	985	4.7
ST JOAN OF ARC ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL New Orleans	1.3 mi	118	6.2
ST KATHARINE DREXEL PREPARATORY SCHOOL New Orleans	1.5 mi	192	6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70118 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$62,665

Median Home Value

$451,600

Median Rent

$1,257/mo

Population

36,061

College Educated

54%

Homeownership

50.4%

Avg Commute

19.2 min

Poverty Rate

24.3%

Median Age

32.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
BISHOP NOLAND EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Lake Charles, LA	305	8.1
Reeves High School Reeves, LA	297	8.1
Stanley High School Logansport, LA	422	8.1
Simsboro High School Simsboro, LA	553	8.2
EVANGEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Shreveport, LA	467	7.7
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART New Orleans, LA	588	7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ursuline Academy High School

What grades does Ursuline Academy High School serve?

Ursuline Academy High School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Ursuline Academy High School?

Ursuline Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ursuline Academy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ursuline Academy High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ursuline Academy High School rank in LA?

Ursuline Academy High School ranks #22 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Ursuline Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ursuline Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ursuline Academy High School a private school?

Yes, Ursuline Academy High School is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ursuline Academy High School a religious school?

Ursuline Academy High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 72 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 44 Some Transit
Bike Score: 77 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 469
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 50
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 178 days
Setting: Large City
County: Orleans Parish
Phone: (504) 861-9150

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