Ursuline Academy

Ursuline Academy

Private High School | Grade 7-12
85 Lowder St,  Dedham, MA
3.9
3.3
352 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$27,600
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
47
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
32
Reading
32
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
20
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
100%
White
92.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Black
1.7%
Two or more races
1.5%
Hispanic
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#10 Best All Girls Schools in Massachusetts
#12 Best Catholic Schools in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston College 73 Students
Boston University 59 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 53 Students
Northeastern University 50 Students
Providence College 40 Students
University of Vermont 37 Students
Villanova University 34 Students
College of the Holy Cross 34 Students
University of Connecticut 33 Students
Fairfield University 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 42 Students
Psychology 40 Students
Nursing 32 Students
Biology 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Marketing 18 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Communications 16 Students
History 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 77 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/3/2024
I'd like to see more diversity nearly all of my teachers have been so wonderful whether through always being willing to help or supporting students in their endeavors.
3.0 Alum
5/13/2024
When Taylor Swift says "you wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me", Ursuline is what came to mind
1.0 NicheUser
3/17/2021
Ursuline academy is an awful school environment. The teachers have no compassion or care for any of their students. The girls are over-bared with homework leading to high stress and many mental health issues. All girls say they want to leave the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 23 Reviews
2.0 parent
11/19/2024
Caveat emptor. Looks great on the surface, but much of the support evaporates once your student is enrolled. Our child was a transfer student who experienced multiple disquieting interactions with faculty who seemed more focused on shaming her than investing in her growth and development.
5.0 parent
10/25/2024
Our daughter entered Ursuline Academy last year when she was in 7th grade, now in 8th grade.We are very happy with Ursuline! From our daughter's perspective, she has loved the sense of community and the welcoming atmosphere. The school encourages such a strong sense of sisterhood and friendship amon...
5.0 parent
10/10/2024
My daughter is currently in 8th grade at Ursuline Academy and is thriving. We have found the community to be amazing- great parent involvement and the teachers really care that the kids do well and excel.
5.0 parent
8/11/2021
Ursuline Academy has given our daughter the opportunity to be the best version of herself academically, as well as athletically. During these formative years, it was important that we could rely on a school that assisted us, as parents, in building confidence in our daughter and helping her to achie...

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