Founded in 1874, Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent Catholic, college preparatory school for young women, with enrollment of over 850 students in grades 9-12. As the oldest continuously operating school in Dallas, Ursuline has a distinguished tradition of academic excellence, innovation, and service. Ursuline educates young women for leadership in a global society. Our mission is the total development of the individual student through spiritual formation, intellectual growth, service to others, and building of community.