Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas (Jesuit Dallas) was founded in 1942 as a private Catholic institution for young men under the direction of the Society of Jesus. Located on a 28-acre campus in North Dallas, the School provides a rigorous student-centered Jesuit education to approximately 1,100 students in grades 9-12 with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. The School's focus on formation of the whole person results in men who exemplify the ideal outlined in The Profile of the Graduate, which describes the characteristics of a man who seeks the fullest development of his God-given talents and puts his faith into action. The more than 11,000 graduates — Men for Others — serve as community leaders throughout the globe. As described by Jesuit Dallas President Mike Earsing, "Our students are not just called to be the best in the world; they are called to be the best for the world." Jesuit Dallas is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department, and recognized by the Texas Educational Agency.