Ursuline High School

General information

Abbreviation: UHS
Founded: 1905
Location: Youngstown, Ohio
Percentage of international students: 4%
Student to Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Scholarship: Up to 25,000 USD per year

Ursuline High School (UHS) is a private college prep school for grades 9–12 in Youngstown, Ohio. It has a long history of academic excellence. Ursuline is home to 480 ambitious students seeking to take on the most challenging academic standards and opportunities.

Ursuline is a private Catholic high school accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation, the Ohio Catholic School Accreditation Association (OCSAA), and the Ohio Department of Education.

Ursuline has 25 Advanced Placement (AP) Courses, 9 Honors Courses, and the Merici Med Prep Program for students who are interested in healthcare professions, with experiences designed to increase awareness of the various medical career paths available at the bachelor’s level. Furthermore, the school received numerous A+ and A ratings from niche.com for curricula, college preparatory programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities.

Academic highlights

Students at UHS consistently earn the highest grades, and are frequently admitted to prestigious universities.
Students at UHS have access to nationally renowned courses in performing and fine arts.
The school has a system for online learning that enables students to watch medical procedures, such as heart operations and other important procedures, from hospitals all throughout the United States.
UHS students can earn up to 17 college credits from Youngstown State University
Over the previous 12 years, the school has produced more National Merit finalists than any other institution in the area

Courses Available

Natural Sciences
Fine & Performing Arts
Music & Band
25 AP Courses
9 Honours Courses

Merici Med Prep Program

Ursuline High School’s Merici Med Prep Program is a four-year program designed with the intention of preparing students in medicine and the healthcare sector, providing them with knowledge for the next level of education.

The curriculum combines academic sessions at the university with hours of hands-on instruction from medical professionals, helping students lay a strong foundation for more specialized programs and early talent identification.

The school benefits from a partnership with Mercy Health in Ohio, which offers students hands-on medical training in CPR, healthcare services, first aid, blood-borne pathogens research, food preparation, C-spinal immobilization, and an incident management program, among other practical medical courses. Mercy Health Training includes hands-on instructional videos, job placement services, virtual anatomy practice, and opportunities to participate in scientific/medical conferences, fairs, and related events. This will also assist students in enhancing their applications to medical and pharmacy schools.

In addition to top notch academic programs, the school also provides a wide range of extracurricular and after-school activities, allowing students to shape their social and professional lives around their interests, needs, and passions. At Ursuline High School, there are many well-developed groups, such as a student council, a quiz club, a science club, a math club, a relationship ambassador program, and more.

Top Universities attended by graduates

After graduation, UHS students have successfully enrolled in prestigious universities, such as Yale University, Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Harvard University, New York University, University of Michigan, Northwestern University, University of Notre Dame, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, and the US Military Academy at West Point.