Mother Seton Academy

2215 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21218-0212
Mother Seton Academy is an all-scholarship, independent Catholic middle school dedicated to the education of boys and girls from low-income families in Baltimore. Through a rigorous academic environment and extended day program, the school provides a holistic education to at-risk students in order to prepare them for future success in high school, college, and the work force. Empowered by Gospel values rooted in the tradition of Catholic education, Mother Seton Academy, a tuition-free middle school for urban young men and women, educates in an intercultural environment those with the greatest economic need. Promoting dignity and respect for each person and all of creation, Mother Seton Academy challenges students to realize their God-given talents and become leaders who serve their families, communities, and society.

School Overview:

Mother Seton Academy
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 8
Year Founded 1993
Student Body
Total Students 84 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 94% (MD School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 14 students
Classroom dress code Formal
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1
Tuition Notes Accepted students earn a full scholarship
% on Financial Aid 99%
Acceptance Rate 50%
Sports
Total Sports Offered 1 sports
Sports
Basketball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Clay Club Cooking Club
Dance Club Fitness Club
Homework Club NFTE
Swim Club

School Notes:

  • MSA seeks applicants, from all faith backgrounds, for admissions to enter the sixth grade each fall. All candidates must qualify financially for the federal Free and Reduced Meal Program (FARM). Applicants should demonstrate strong academic, attendance, and discipline records, plus the desire to excel in middle school at Mother Seton Academy, attend top high schools, and graduate from college. We are not able to accept students with an IEP or special education needs. Visit our admissions page.

  • Profile last updated: 04/10/2013

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Mother Seton Academy
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Gr. K-8 | 1 mi. away
St James & St John School
Gr. K-6 | 1 mi. away
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Gr. 5-12 | 1.1 mi. away
Institute Of Notre Dame
Gr. 9-12 | 1.1 mi. away

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