Ursuline Academy of Dallas
| Ursuline Academy of Dallas | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
4900 Walnut Hill Lane , , 75229 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°52′41″N 96°49′27″W / 32.87806°N 96.82417°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Private, college preparatory school |
| Motto | Latin: Serviam (I will serve) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic Ursulines |
| Established | 1874 |
| President | Dr. Andrea Shurley |
| Principal | Elizabeth Smith |
| Teaching staff | 115 (FTE) (2024–25) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | All-Girls |
| Enrollment | 880+ (2024–25) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9∶1 (2024–25) |
| Campus size | 29 acres |
| Color(s) | White Red |
| Athletics | Basketball • crew • cross country • golf • lacrosse • soccer • softball • swimming • tennis • track & field • volleyball • bowling |
| Athletics conference | TAPPS |
| Mascot | Bear |
| Accreditation | ISAS |
| Newspaper | Bear Facts |
| Yearbook | Acres |
| Tuition | $28,100 (2024–25) |
| Website | Official website |
| Last updated: August 26, 2024 | |
Ursuline Academy of Dallas (commonly referred to as Ursuline or UA) is a Catholic college preparatory school for girls located on Walnut Hill Lane, in the area around Preston Hollow in Dallas, Texas, USA. It is not a member of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas since it was founded in 1874, before the foundation of the Diocese of Dallas, making it the oldest school in the city of Dallas.
The school was founded by the Ursuline Sisters under the motto of Serviam, meaning "I will serve." Ursuline enrolls an average of 800 students each year with a 10:1 average student-teacher ratio. In 2020, it was awarded 2020 Niche Best Schools #46 Best All-Girls High Schools in America. It was also awarded Niche Best Schools #38 Best Catholic High Schools in America.