Admissions

We are so excited that you're interested in Catholic High! We accept students who are excited to live out our Franciscan mission of academic excellence, responsible leadership, and Christian community service. Our diverse school community affords our students exposure and understanding of cultural uniqueness.

We have provided you with a few detailed steps to make the high school application process easier for you and your family. Catholic High can't wait to review your application!

1. Attend a Shadow Day – We welcome all 8th grade and high school transfer students on most school days from September through early December. Applicants are required to attend a Shadow Day to be considered for acceptance. Registration for 2026 shadow days will open soon!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
   
2. RSVP for Open House – Catholic High invites you to Open House on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tour our beautiful campus, historic building, and speak with faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumnae. Learn how a Catholic High education transforms young women into responsible, reverent, empowered leaders. 
   
   
3. Apply Online – Students must apply online for admission to the school. For best consideration of admission, applications should be submitted by December 11, 2026. Please note that there is a $50 non-refundable application fee.
   
   Submit your Catholic High Application!
   
   
4. Complete Additional Forms – Public school families need to complete a Records Release Form to hand into their grade school giving them permission to release academic records to Catholic High. The Archdiocese of Baltimore Referral Form  should be completed by at least 2 core subject teachers and sent directly to the Catholic High  Admissions Office. Please note: If a student attends an Archdiocese of Baltimore elementary/middle school, these forms are provided for you. Public School families can access these forms here.
   
   
5. Tuition Assistance Application (Optional) –Catholic High offers tuition assistance, which is need-based and must be applied for each year through FACTS. Families may apply beginning in early November by visiting factstuitionaid.com.
   
   
6. Specialty Program Applications (Optional)

• A Program of Law and Leadership in the Franciscan Tradition 
• McCafferty Visual & Performing Arts (Vocal Music, Theatre, Visual Art, Instrumental Music, and Dance Courses)
• STEM Program (Engineering, Biomedicine, & Sports Medicine Courses)
• Archangel Program 

7. Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) – This test is a required component of your admission portfolio. Catholic High will offer the HSPT for public school students on November 14, 2026. Catholic school students will take it at their grade school on. Registration for the  2026 High School Placement Test will open in the fall.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
8. Consider our Scholarships – The Catholic High School of Baltimore offers a number of academic scholarships to qualified students entering the ninth grade. Scholarships are renewed annually, as long as the scholar maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Catholic High also offers scholarships for our Visual and Performing Arts Program in Vocal Music, Theatre, Instrumental Music, Visual Art, and Dance. A $2,000 scholarship is awarded to two incoming  freshman in each concentration. Scholarship auditions for VPA will take place in January. Students who qualify for an Academic Scholarship will also be contacted in January for an additional interview. 
   
   
9. Decision Letters & Emails – It’s the day you have been waiting for – Decision Day! All students who have a completed a Catholic High application will receive a decision letter. Letters for the Class of 2031 will be mailed on February 17, 2026  and email notifications will be sent on February 18, 2026.

Catholic High Tuition

Class of 2030 - $18,400
Class of 2029 - $17,800
Class of 2028 - $17,000
Class of 2027 - $16,400

Additional Fees & Grants

Fees for the 2026-2027 School Year: $1,200
Please reference the current school year's Student/Parent Device Agreement for additional costs associated with school-issued device accidental damages.

Re-Registration Fee: $175

Athletic Fee: $100/sport, up to $200/year

Senior Fee: $350
Includes retreat, transportation, Baccalaureate, and graduation expenses.

Payment Plans

Payment-in-Full Discount
Payments-in-full received by June 1 will receive a 3% discount. Credit card payers or recipients of any other discounts, aid, grants, or scholarships will not be eligible for this discount.

Tuition Refund Plan
Tuition Refund Plan available at 1.7% of tuition and all fees. Mandatory semi-annual and monthly payment plans. Optional, but encouraged for families who make full payments.

Tuition Assistance Application (Optional)
Catholic High offers tuition assistance, which is need-based and must be applied for each year through FACTS. Families may apply beginning in early November by visiting www.factstuitionaid.com.

Academic Scholarships

The Catholic High School of Baltimore offers a number of Academic Scholarships to qualified students entering the ninth grade. Students who qualify for an academic scholarship will be contacted in January for an interview. Scholarships are renewed annually, as long as the scholar maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Mother Generosa Scholarship (Full tuition per year)
St. John Neumann Scholarship ($7,500 per year)
President's Scholarship ($4,500 per year)
Principal's Scholarship ($3,000 per year)
Mother Mary Francis Bachmann Scholarship ($2,500 per year)
Mission Award ($1,000 per year)
Legacy Grant ($1,500 per year) - This award is for all daughters and granddaughters of Catholic High alumnae.
Second Daughter Grant: ($1,500) - Per additional child 

Visual & Performing Arts Scholarships

Catholic High also offers scholarships for Fine Arts (Visual Art, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Theater, and Dance), and for Public Speaking. Students applying for a scholarship in Visual Art, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Theatre, or Dance must apply for the McCafferty Visual and Performing Arts Program. There are interviews and auditions for each of these, and a representative from the Office of Enrollment will contact each applicant to schedule her interview time in mid January.

Art Scholarship ($2,000 per year)
Dance Scholarship (2,000 per year)
Vocal Scholarship ($2,000 per year)
Band Scholarship ($2,000 per year)
Theater Scholarship ($2,000 per year)
Forensics (Public Speaking) ($2,000 per year)

Duns Scotus Forensics Team Scholarship 

Students applying to Catholic High may Interview for a Duns Scotus Forensics Team Scholarship. The Forensics Team competes in the Baltimore Catholic Forensics League each season. Scholarship recipients are awarded a $2,000 scholarship to be applied each year.  

Scholarship Applications

• Forensics Scholarship Application

Other Forms

• Record Release Form
• Referral Form

Students looking for external scholarships are able to apply to the following organizations. These organizations have their own due dates and requirements for application. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact them individually. You may find their contact information at the links below. 

• The Knott Scholarship Funds have been providing merit based, full-tuition scholarships for academically talented Catholic elementary and secondary school students for 41 years. Awarded in the 4th grade for grades 5 through 8, or 8th grade for grades 9 through 12, scholarships are awarded to Catholic students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore who wish to attend a Catholic school. Applications are available beginning in January and are due in March for awards for the following year.  For more information, please visit www.knottscholar.org. Knott College Scholarships are also available for the three Catholic universities in Maryland. Please visit our website for more information www.knottscholar.org.
• Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship
• Knights of Columbus Scholarships
  
• Theresa F. Truschel Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Take a virtual tour through The Catholic High School of Baltimore. Walk along the halls with us to see inside 2800 Edison Highway!

Contact the Office of Enrollment with any questions and for updates on admissions events at admissions@thecatholichighschool.org.