Our Mission


The high schools of the Archdiocese of Baltimore are rooted in the educational mission of the Church. Growing out of the far-reaching educational tradition of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, these schools were established in the 1960s to meet the needs of the post-war baby boom. Built and subsidized at the outset by the Archdiocese, they seek to provide the widest possible access to Catholic secondary school education for a diverse population. Each strengthens the local Church and the whole society through spiritual formation, the development of moral character and comprehensive academic preparation.

Today's increasingly diverse student population presents a unique richness, yet consequent challenge, to the Archdiocesan high schools. Thus, the mission and programs of the schools evolve to satisfy contemporary demands. Being committed to the conviction that students deserve an appropriate and excellent education, dedicated and competent faculties implement broad educational programs designed for complex educational needs. In partnership with families, as the principal educators of their children, the schools rely on the support of the local community and the Archdiocese to animate this mission.

Following Jesus' example in the ministry of teaching and proclaiming the Good News, the Archdiocesan high schools vigorously respond to the Church's expanded sense of evangelization. To build up the Kingdom of God, these schools initiate effective means to assure the spiritual and moral influence necessary and helpful during the challenging years of adolescence. Our schools also have the responsibility to prepare students to take their place in society as productive citizens both for the present, as well as the future.

Called by God to leadership to the ministry of Catholic education, the Archdiocesan high schools, possessing unique charisma and characters while operating as separate entities governed by local school boards, are commissioned by the Archbishop to assist him in fulfilling the educational mission and ministry of the Church of Baltimore. Through his leadership and support, these schools continue to prosper not only as quality educational institutions, but faith communities helping to build the future of the Archdiocese as well.