Archbishop Spalding High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,286 students
Yearly Tuition: $21,755
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 10
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Archbishop Spalding High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Archbishop Spalding High School
9	343
10	318
11	313
12	312

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild learning differences in the areas of reading and language

Year Founded

1966

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1992

Student Body

Total Students

1,286 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

120 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

74%

Average Class Size

20 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Spring/Fall and Winter uniforms

Number of AP Courses

32 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

"Pathway to Engineering"American Government - AP

AP Art HistoryAP Biology

AP ChemistryAP Computer Science

AP Environmental ScienceAP Environmental Systems and Societies

AP European HistoryAP Human Geography

AP Language and CompositionAP Latin

AP Literature and CompositionAP MacroEconomics

AP MicroeconomicsAP Music Theory

AP PhysicsAP Portfolio for 3-D Design

AP Programming in JAVAAP Psychology

AP SpanishAP US History

AP World HistoryC

Calculus AB - APCalculus BC - AP

Engineering Design & DevelopmentForensic Science

French VGraphical Imaging & Design

IIB - Economics

IB - Environmental Systems and SocietiesIB - Theory of Knowledge

Introduction to Engineering DesignPhysics B - AP

Physics C - APPrinciples of Engineering

Psychology - APSpanish - AP

Sports MedicineStatistics - AP

United States History - APWorld History - AP

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
International Baccalaureate World School (IB)
Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 10

Yearly Tuition Cost

$21,755

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Tuition Notes

Additional fees for books, uniforms, retreat, and Parents\' Association

% on Financial Aid

45%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,000

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

99%

Admissions Director

Bonnie Klemm

Admissions Associate

Heide Hostelley

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

26 sports

Colors

White, Red

School Mascot

Cavalier

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

32 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Academic Bowl TeamAdvanced Vocal Ensemble

Art ClubArt Honor Society

DramaEquestrian Club

French National Honor SocietyGuitar Ensemble

Jazz BandJazz Vocal Ensemble

Key ClubLatin National Honor Society

Math LeagueMedia Production Team

Mock TrialModel U.N.

National Honor SocietyNewspaper

Outdoor Adventure ClubPhotography Club

Spanish National Honor SocietySports Management

Student Government AssociationStudents Against Destructive Decisions

Tri-M Music National Honor SocietyYearbook

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Club or Organization:

Diversity ClubFishing Club& Hunting Club

Green/Recycling ClubLiterary Magazine

Arts and Music Programs:

Men's Vocal Ensemble

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Sailing team

School Notes

A Catholic,co-educational high school of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Archbishop Spalding High School offers students a comprehensive college-preparatory program with an outstanding variety of co-curricular activities, visual and performing arts programs, and athletics.
The curriculum includes 27 Advanced Placment courses, International Baccalaureate, Project Lead the Way Engineering, and Aquinas Program for students with unique learning styles.

Archbishop Spalding High School welcomes students from more than 110 Catholic, private, public, and other religious middle schools. Over 99% of Spalding graduates pursue higher education attending all four service academies, Notre Dame, Princeton, Yale, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Wake Forest, Smith, Stanford, Villanova, Berklee, Loyola, Radford, Wake Forest, and many other prestigious colleges and universities. More than 70% of our most recent graduating students were offered more than $34 million in scholarships to college. Students reside from 10 surrounding counties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Archbishop Spalding High School cost?

Archbishop Spalding High School's tuition is approximately $21,755 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Archbishop Spalding High School?

The acceptance rate of Archbishop Spalding High School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 83%.

What sports does Archbishop Spalding High School offer?

Archbishop Spalding High School offers 26 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rugby, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Winter Track and Wrestling. Archbishop Spalding High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for most sports offered.

What is Archbishop Spalding High School's ranking?

Archbishop Spalding High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Archbishop Spalding High School?

The application deadline for Archbishop Spalding High School is Dec. 10.

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The average private school tuition in Anne Arundel County, MD is $13,830 for elementary schools and $17,259 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Anne Arundel County, MD is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).