Mission Statement

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, founded in 1727 and sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood through a college preparatory secondary program.

In a diverse community with an inspiring heritage, Ursuline Academy fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve. The Academy values the uniqueness of each student, nurtures the whole person and develops leaders of confidence and compassion.

Ursuline Core Values:

  1. Spiritual formation and faith development
  2. Respect for the uniqueness of the individual
  3. Development of the whole person
  4. Development of a nurturing community spirit
  5. Commitment to Peacemaking
  6. Serviam (I will serve) as a lived reality