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The Catholic High School of Baltimore

  • LocationBaltimore, MD
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 264 students
  • SponsorSisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia

All-female

Official website

The Catholic High School of Baltimore is an independent college-preparatory high school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Its student life page lists nine named school liturgies for the year, including a Mass of the Holy Spirit and an Ash Wednesday liturgy. Theology is required in every year of attendance, and students complete 120 hours of Christian community service over four years.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of The Catholic High School of Baltimore, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miShrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church: 0.6 mi1Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: 1.1 mi2Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church: 1.3 mi3Historic Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 1.4 mi4United Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ: 1.7 mi5Saint James the Less Roman Catholic Church: 1.8 mi6Office of Mission: 0.1 miThe Catholic High School of Baltimore (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 3500 Belair Road, Baltimore
  2. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 3615 Harford Road, Baltimore
  3. Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church — 1.3 mi
  4. Historic Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 1501 East Oliver Street, Baltimore
  5. United Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ — 1.7 mi · 934 Gorsuch Avenue, Baltimore
  6. Saint James the Less Roman Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 947 Aisquith Street, Baltimore

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 (Nine named school liturgies are listed for the year, and liturgies count as Masses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Liturgies Mass of the Holy Spirit St. Francis Day Liturgy Junior Ring Liturgy All Saints' Day Liturgy Immaculate Conception Liturgy Catholic Schools Week Liturgy Ash Wednesday Liturgy Employee Recognition Liturgy May Procession and Liturgy”
      The school lists nine named liturgies for the year, including a Mass of the Holy Spirit and an Ash Wednesday liturgy.
    2. Coming Up | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/event-listing · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Feast of St. Francis Mass”
      A Feast of St. Francis Mass is on the October 2026 calendar (October 5).
  • 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 liturgies are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Liturgies Mass of the Holy Spirit St. Francis Day Liturgy Junior Ring Liturgy All Saints' Day Liturgy Immaculate Conception Liturgy Catholic Schools Week Liturgy Ash Wednesday Liturgy Employee Recognition Liturgy May Procession and Liturgy”
      The school lists nine named liturgies for the year, including a Mass of the Holy Spirit and an Ash Wednesday liturgy.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is one credit (one course) in each of grades 9 to 12, for four credits in total; four full-year courses. Theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/academics/curriculum/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to take theology each year of attendance.”
      Theology is required in every year of attendance.
    2. Course Selections 2026-2027 (course selection booklet)thecatholichighschool.org/site/usermedia/application/11/course-select-book-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Classes of 2024 through 2028 Theology 4 credits”
      The course booklet lists four credits of theology required for graduation.
      “Theology 11 Grade 11 Credit 1”
      Theology is a one-credit course in each grade, including grade 11 (grades 9 to 12).
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The October 2026 calendar lists a sophomore retreat and a senior overnight retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Coming Up | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/event-listing · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sophomore Retreat 09:00:00-14:00:00”
      A sophomore retreat is on the October 2026 calendar (October 19).
      “Senior Overnight Retreat”
      A senior overnight retreat is on the October 2026 calendar (October 12).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional ministry staff are listed: a campus minister and the Director of Mission.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty and Staff | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/about-us/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mrs. Teresa Amrhein Stitz '90 Campus Minister, Theology Faculty”
      Teresa Amrhein Stitz is the school's campus minister and a theology faculty member.
    2. Administration | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/about-us/administration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sister Ann Dutrow, OSF Director of Mission”
      Sister Ann Dutrow, OSF is the school's Director of Mission.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One faith-based student group is listed: Franciscan Youth Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/about-us/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Moderator: Franciscan Youth Ministry”
      The school lists a Franciscan Youth Ministry group with a faculty moderator.
  • 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required Christian community service is 30 hours each year, 120 hours over four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/academics/curriculum/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community Service | 120 hours (30 hours each year)”
      Graduation requires 120 hours of community service, 30 hours each year.
    2. Community Service | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/student-life/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christian community service is a yearly commitment and a prerequisite for advancement to the next grade level and graduation.”
      Christian community service is required every year and is a prerequisite for graduation.
  • 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 (A group named Human Trafficking Cohort is listed with a moderator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Administration | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/about-us/administration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Moderator: Human Trafficking Cohort, Cultural Diversity Council”
      The school lists a Human Trafficking Cohort group with a moderator.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required in every year of attendance, four credits in total.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/academics/curriculum/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to take theology each year of attendance.”
      Theology is required in every year of attendance.
    2. Course Selections 2026-2027 (course selection booklet)thecatholichighschool.org/site/usermedia/application/11/course-select-book-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Classes of 2024 through 2028 Theology 4 credits”
      The course booklet lists four credits of theology required for graduation.
  • Christian community service is required each year, 120 hours over four years.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/academics/curriculum/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community Service | 120 hours (30 hours each year)”
      Graduation requires 120 hours of community service, 30 hours each year.
    2. Community Service | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/student-life/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christian community service is a yearly commitment and a prerequisite for advancement to the next grade level and graduation.”
      Christian community service is required every year and is a prerequisite for graduation.
  • School liturgies are listed for the year, including a Mass of the Holy Spirit and an Ash Wednesday liturgy.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Liturgies Mass of the Holy Spirit St. Francis Day Liturgy Junior Ring Liturgy All Saints' Day Liturgy Immaculate Conception Liturgy Catholic Schools Week Liturgy Ash Wednesday Liturgy Employee Recognition Liturgy May Procession and Liturgy”
      The school lists nine named liturgies for the year, including a Mass of the Holy Spirit and an Ash Wednesday liturgy.

Concerns

  • The October 2026 calendar lists retreats for sophomores and seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Coming Up | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/event-listing · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sophomore Retreat 09:00:00-14:00:00”
      A sophomore retreat is on the October 2026 calendar (October 19).
      “Senior Overnight Retreat”
      A senior overnight retreat is on the October 2026 calendar (October 12).

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Campus ministry home

Office of Mission

  • Address: 2800 Edison Highway, Baltimore, MD 21213
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 7 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Baccalaureate Liturgy and CommencementOff campus
    Fourth Tuesday in May
    Held at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen for seniors and their families.
    thecatholichighschool.org
  • School liturgies
    Dates not listed for most; Feast of St. Francis Mass on October 5, 2026
    Nine named school liturgies are listed for the year, including a Mass of the Holy Spirit, a St. Francis Day liturgy and an Ash Wednesday liturgy.
    thecatholichighschool.org, thecatholichighschool.org

Clubs and groups 2

Retreats 2

  • Sophomore Retreat
    October 19, 2026, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    A one-day retreat for sophomores on the October 2026 calendar.
    thecatholichighschool.org
  • Senior Overnight Retreat
    October 12, 2026
    An overnight retreat for seniors on the October 2026 calendar.
    thecatholichighschool.org

Service 1

  • Christian Community Service
    30 hours each school year; first half due October 30, 2026
    Required service in approved settings such as libraries, schools, parks and church programs, logged through MobileServe and reflected on in theology class.
    thecatholichighschool.org, thecatholichighschool.org

Social life 1

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 (4)
  1. Community Service | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/student-life/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “she must first receive approval from the Office of Mission.”
    The Office of Mission approves community service arrangements.
    “she must first receive approval from the Office of Mission.”
    The Office of Mission approves community service arrangements.
  2. Administration | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/about-us/administration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sister Ann Dutrow, OSF Director of Mission”
    Sister Ann Dutrow, OSF is the school's Director of Mission.
  3. Faculty and Staff | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/about-us/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Moderator: Franciscan Youth Ministry”
    The school lists a Franciscan Youth Ministry group with a faculty moderator.
  4. Coming Up | The Catholic High Schoolthecatholichighschool.org/event-listing · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2800 Edison Highway, Baltimore MD 21213”
    The school's address is 2800 Edison Highway, Baltimore, MD 21213.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
96 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.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.0 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 Baltimore, MD
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)264
Students in grades 9–12264
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio10.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingCity

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 Baltimore

The Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

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

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Is the Catholic High School of Baltimore a Catholic high school?
Yes. The Catholic High School of Baltimore is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Its sponsor is Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia.

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