Where Girls Rise
A LAUNCHPAD FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
A LEGACY OF INNOVATION
At the Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP), we’ve been preparing young women to lead for over 140 years.
Founded in 1882
Reimagined for the Future
EMPOWERED, SEEN AND KNOWN
At OLP, girls grow into their fullest potential. Every student is seen as a unique individual— supported, challenged, and uplifted. We cultivate heart, intellect, courage, and excellence in an environment designed for girls to thrive. Here, leadership is learned, joy is celebrated, and girls are free to be their boldest selves.
Rooted in a mission to empower girls through rigorous academics and meaningful community, we embrace innovation while honoring tradition. Our students don’t just learn—they discover purpose, build confidence, and step into leadership ready to shape the world.
CONFIDENCE STARTS HERE
Girls at OLP are free from judgment and pressure. Research shows that graduates of all-girls schools are more likely to take on leadership roles, major in STEM, and speak up with confidence. Our school fosters that freedom— nurturing resilience, self-worth, and the voice to lead with conviction.
THE POWER OF SISTERHOOD
At OLP, sisterhood isn’t a slogan—it’s a way of life. From day one, students join a powerful community of trust, encouragement, and lifelong connection. With over 10,000 alumnae, our network spans the world—and our graduates carry that sisterhood into college, career, and beyond.
EVERY LEADERSHIP ROLE HELD BY A GIRL
At OLP, girls lead—period. Whether it’s ASB, athletics, arts, or community service, our students own their leadership journeys. Here are just a few of the ways they do it:
• Student Government & Club Leadership
• Athletic Team Captains
• Performing Arts Production Leads
• Departmental Internships (Marketing, IT, Advancement)
• Women’s Symposium Planning Team
They learn to lead with empathy, elevate others, and raise the bar—together.
EXCELLENCE ON THE FIELD AND BEYOND
With 33 teams in 18 sports and over 65% of students competing as scholar-athletes, OLP’s athletic programs build grit, teamwork, and resilience. Our students win championships— and grow into strong, disciplined, compassionate leaders.
STEM STARTS HERE
DIGITAL NATIVES, CREATIVE THINKERS
From 3D printing to student-run broadcasts, OLP empowers girls to explore technology in innovative, hands-on ways. Our tech programs foster confidence, creativity, and real-world skill—equipping students to lead in a digital-first world
With over 42 STEM courses, a STEM Certificate Program, and an award-winning Robotics Team, OLP doesn’t just invite girls into STEM—we champion them. Our students don’t wait for permission. They build, code, compete, and lead.
A SPACE TO DREAM AND DO
Our 23,000-square-foot St. Thérèse Library & Performing Arts Complex is more than a building—it’s a launchpad for imagination. With a theater, sound studios, seminar rooms, and a full performance calendar, girls collaborate, express, and lead.
THE ARTS AS A
VOICE
FOR LEADERSHIP
From studio to stage, OLP students channel creativity into confidence.
With a rich catalog of arts offerings and two major productions annually, girls explore voice, design, storytelling, and vision. Creativity is not extracurricular—it’s foundational.
LEARNING THAT GOES BEYOND BORDERS
Global travel, immersive service experiences, and national conferences are part of the OLP experience. Whether it’s walking in the footsteps of the Sisters in France or solving problems at a STEM hackathon, OLP students think—and act—beyond the classroom.
FAITH IN ACTION
Rooted in Catholic tradition and inspired by the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, service is woven into everything we do. Students of all faiths are welcome and united by a shared mission to lead with compassion, justice, and love.
HIGH SCHOOL SHOULD BE JOYFUL A CULTURE OF CARE AND PROTECTION
With over 80 clubs, spirit rallies, Spring Sing, and social events with St. Augustine, OLP girls experience the full spectrum of fun. We believe laughter, connection, and memory-making are essential to student success.
From 24/7 security and digital health education to low counselor-to-student ratios and a zerotolerance policy for bullying, OLP is a safe space— physically and emotionally. Safety is not just a policy. It’s a promise.
“At OLP, we don’t just educate young women; we equip them to lead with purpose and change the world.”
- Head of School, Dr. Lauren Lek
OLP students graduate as thinkers, doers, and leaders. With 100% college acceptance, $20M+ in scholarships, and a community that celebrates every path, our girls step into their future ready to transform it.
Belonging is more than inclusion—it’s the heartbeat of the OLP experience. Here, girls from every background find a place where they are accepted, celebrated, and empowered to be exactly who they are. Whether Catholic or of another faith, introverted or outgoing, future engineer or future artist—every student contributes to and benefits from the strength of our diverse, mission-driven community. At OLP, you don’t just fit in. You find your place. You find your people.