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Ursuline Academy of Wilmington, Delaware, is a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school, serving girls age three through twelfth grade, and boys age three through third grade. Founded in 1893, Ursuline Academy provides a nurturing educational environment, emphasizing academic excellence and service to others. The mission of Ursuline Academy is the development of the whole person in a faith-centered community built on values of academic excellence, respect, and social consciousness. Ursuline Academy empowers students for leadership and service in our global society. Young women who choose Ursuline Academy graduate from our academic program fully prepared for success at leading colleges and universities. Our all-girl environment affords them opportunities for leadership not always available in a co-educational school. Research confirms that single-sex education is better for girls because it develops their self-esteem and leads them to great achievements. In an atmosphere of trust and faith, students are motivated to excel academically, to think creatively and critically, to speak and write well, to pursue careers in diverse fields, and to become involved in their school and communities. ...read more
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Ursuline Academy (pk-12) |
| School Level |
Elementary and Secondary school
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Membership(s) |
Other special emphasis association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Prekindergarten - 12 |
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County |
New Castle County, DE |
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| Total
Students |
676 students |
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Body Type |
Co-ed |
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DE )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
7% |
21% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Pre-K - 57 students | | Kind - 16 students | | Grade 1 - 50 students | | Grade 2 - 51 students | | Grade 3 - 51 students | | Grade 4 - 28 students | | Grade 5 - 54 students | | Grade 6 - 43 students | | Grade 7 - 46 students | | Grade 8 - 56 students | | Grade 9 - 61 students | | Grade 10 - 45 students | | Grade 11 - 64 students | | Grade 12 - 54 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
74 teachers |
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School |
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DE )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:9 |
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
180 days |
178 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 |
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- Ursuline Academy of Wilmington, Delaware, is a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school, serving girls age three through twelfth grade, and boys age three through third grade. Founded in 1893, Ursuline Academy provides a nurturing educational environment, emphasizing academic excellence and service to others. The mission of Ursuline Academy is the development of the whole person in a faith-centered community built on values of academic excellence, respect, and social consciousness. Ursuline Academy empowers students for leadership and service in our global society. Young women who choose Ursuline Academy graduate from our academic program fully prepared for success at leading colleges and universities. Our all-girl environment affords them opportunities for leadership not always available in a co-educational school. Research confirms that single-sex education is better for girls because it develops their self-esteem and leads them to great achievements. In an atmosphere of trust and faith, students are motivated to excel academically, to think creatively and critically, to speak and write well, to pursue careers in diverse fields, and to become involved in their school and communities.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
19806 ) |
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Zip (
19806 ) |
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DE ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
9,664 people |
783,525 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
58% |
30% |
| Population Average
Age |
42 years old |
36.0 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
1.7 persons |
2.5 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$44,907 |
$52,127 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
4.5 rooms |
6.2 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
69 years old |
39 years old |
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
52% / 48% |
70% / 30% |
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