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#313 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 35% of private schools

Ursuline Academy of Dallas

High School · Dallas, TX

A private high school in Dallas, TX serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

4900 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas, TX 75229

  • 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 TX.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,392
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Enrollment870
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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 TX

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Ursuline Academy of Dallas sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,021/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$121,381

Median home value

$598,500

Median rent

$1,522/mo

College educated

50.1%

Homeownership

69.3%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White68.3%
Hispanic14.8%
Asian7.4%
Two or More6.7%
Black2.0%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Episcopal School of Dallas Pk-12Private · tuition5.5privatePK–121.2 mi1,104Compare →
Oak Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–121.2 mi121Compare →
Thomas Jefferson H SEnrollment path unverified5.29–121.2 mi1,478Compare →
The Winston SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privateK–121.4 mi158Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ursuline Academy of Dallas is listed in Dallas, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Ursuline Academy of Dallas

Ursuline Academy of Dallas is a private high school in Dallas, TX, serving approximately 870 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 883 private schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ursuline Academy of Dallas

What grades does Ursuline Academy of Dallas serve?

Ursuline Academy of Dallas serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ursuline Academy of Dallas?

Ursuline Academy of Dallas has an enrollment of approximately 870 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ursuline Academy of Dallas?

The student-teacher ratio at Ursuline Academy of Dallas is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ursuline Academy of Dallas rank in TX?

Ursuline Academy of Dallas ranks #313 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Ursuline Academy of Dallas's MySchoolScout rating?

Ursuline Academy of Dallas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 of Dallas a private school?

Yes, Ursuline Academy of Dallas 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 of Dallas a religious school?

Ursuline Academy of Dallas has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
870
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
102
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Area population (ZIP 75229)
33,924
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
37.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75229; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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