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Elizabeth Seton High School

  • LocationBladensburg, MD
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 523 students

All-female

Official website

Elizabeth Seton High School is a Catholic college-preparatory school for young women in Bladensburg, Maryland, operated by the Daughters of Charity. Its campus ministry publishes a retreat for each class year and lists Pax Christi, a faith-based club focused on peace, justice, and service.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Elizabeth Seton High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Bernard Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1Saint Ambrose Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Saint Mary's Catholic Church: 1.3 mi3Saint Mary Catholic Church: 1.3 mi4Saint Jerome Catholic Church: 1.6 mi5Saint James Catholic Church: 2.4 mi6Campus Ministry, Elizabeth Seton High School: 0.1 miElizabeth Seton High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Bernard Catholic Church — 0.8 mi
  2. Saint Ambrose Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  3. Saint Mary's Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 7301 Annapolis Road, Landover Hills
  4. Saint Mary Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 7202 Annapolis Road, Hyattsville
  5. Saint Jerome Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 5205 43rd Avenue, Hyattsville
  6. Saint James Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 3700 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (All-school liturgies are held; liturgies are Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Elizabeth Seton High Schoolsetonhs.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “From all school liturgies and prayer services to annual retreats and service projects”
      The school describes its faith life as including school liturgies, prayer services, retreats, and service projects.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Elizabeth Seton High Schoolsetonhs.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “From all school liturgies and prayer services to annual retreats and service projects”
      The school describes its faith life as including school liturgies, prayer services, retreats, and service projects.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Elizabeth Seton High Schoolsetonhs.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every course is college preparatory and grounded in our Catholic values of faith, leadership, and justice.”
      The school states that every course is grounded in its Catholic values.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The campus ministry page states that each class year, from freshmen through seniors, has a retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Elizabeth Seton High Schoolsetonhs.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each class year has a retreat designed to enrich their personal and spiritual growth.”
      Every class year has a retreat.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Pax Christi is the only faith-based student club found; the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is interdenominational and was not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Elizabeth Seton High Schoolsetonhs.org/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pax Christi is a faith-based club focused on peace, justice, and service.”
      Pax Christi is a faith-based club focused on peace, justice, and service.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Pax Christi is a justice club; the school also lists a Vincentian Service Club focused on social justice.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Elizabeth Seton High Schoolsetonhs.org/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pax Christi is a faith-based club focused on peace, justice, and service.”
      Pax Christi is a faith-based club focused on peace, justice, and service.
      “Members gather to reflect on Catholic social teaching, raise awareness of global issues, and take part in activities that promote compassion and positive change in the world.”
      Pax Christi members reflect on Catholic social teaching and take part in justice activities.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Each class year has a retreat, from freshmen through seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Elizabeth Seton High Schoolsetonhs.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each class year has a retreat designed to enrich their personal and spiritual growth.”
      Every class year has a retreat.
  • The school lists Pax Christi, a faith-based club focused on peace, justice, and service.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Elizabeth Seton High Schoolsetonhs.org/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pax Christi is a faith-based club focused on peace, justice, and service.”
      Pax Christi is a faith-based club focused on peace, justice, and service.
      “Members gather to reflect on Catholic social teaching, raise awareness of global issues, and take part in activities that promote compassion and positive change in the world.”
      Pax Christi members reflect on Catholic social teaching and take part in justice activities.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Elizabeth Seton High School

  • Address: 5715 Emerson Street, Bladensburg, MD 20710
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: setonhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, setonhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

  • Pax Christi
    A faith-based club focused on peace, justice, and service that reflects on Catholic social teaching and takes part in activities that promote compassion.
    setonhs.org, setonhs.org

Retreats 2

  • Class-year retreats (Campus Ministry Retreat Program)
    A retreat for each class year that supports personal and spiritual growth; the sophomore retreat includes a visit to the Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
    setonhs.org, setonhs.org
  • Seton Encounter
    Fall (seniors) and spring (juniors and seniors)
    An optional Christian retreat of prayer and reflection run by adults and students, with talks, small groups, liturgies, and reconciliation.
    setonhs.org

Service 1

  • Vincentian Service Club
    A club rooted in the values of St. Vincent de Paul that volunteers in the community, organizes drives, and helps those in need.
    setonhs.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Elizabeth Seton High Schoolsetonhs.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry at Seton nurtures hearts, deepens purpose, and strengthens our walk with God.”
    Campus Ministry is the school's faith ministry program.
    “Each class year has a retreat designed to enrich their personal and spiritual growth.”
    Every class year has a retreat.
    “Campus Ministry at Seton nurtures hearts, deepens purpose, and strengthens our walk with God.”
    Campus Ministry is the school's faith ministry program.
    “5715 Emerson Street Bladensburg, MD 20710 T (301) 864 4532 E administration@setonhs.org”
    The school's address, phone, and general administration email.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
81 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.6.2 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Washington, DC
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)523
Students in grades 9–12523
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio6.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Washington

His Eminence Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: adw.org, adw.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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