Ursuline High School, founded in 1880 in Santa Rosa, California, and based on the teachings of Jesus Christ as manifested in the life of Saint Angela Merici, is a private Catholic secondary school committed to excellence in educating young women. Our well-qualified and caring educational community prepares students of increasingly diverse population and background for college, life-long learning, and service in an ever-changing world. We strive to empower our students to realize their full potential, to pursue social justice and to provide leadership in responding to the needs of their time. In the spirit of the Gospels, we challenge each student to seek knowledge, to clarify her values and to act on her convictions. We are committed to an educational environment with the spirit and intimacy of a family. We provide an active academic community that is responsive to student needs and provides a solid base for further educational pursuits. We provide a relevant curriculum that connects learning to real-world experiences.