The mission of Our Lady of Lourdes Academy is to educate young women to face the future strengthened by their faith, prepared and confident in their abilities to achieve their goals and committed to their Catholic and American heritages.
The philosophy of all Catholic education is based on and conditioned by the Catholic philosophy of life: each person, endowed with body and soul, has not only a purpose in this world but an eternal destiny.
Because education is a preparation for life and not just for a livelihood, it must consider the ultimate purpose of human living and the means by which that purpose is to be realized.
The Catholic school, therefore, is concerned with imparting knowledge in an atmosphere in which spiritual values are acknowledged.
We recognize that a personal understanding of duties to country and neighbor is an essential part of education.
We believe that these duties are effectively discharged only when each individual understands that the person, the community, and the environment are all part of an interlocking relationship with God.
This philosophy aims at the full development of Catholic women.
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy responds to the Church's tradition of education, to the needs of society, to the desires of our families and students.
We hold as a sacred trust the mission of providing for the spiritual, intellectual, moral and physical development of our students.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
840 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy's ranking?
Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 1/31/2013
A very good school with a wide spectrum in course studies, but still lacks sufficient space for honor & advanced course placement for qualyfing students.
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