Saint Frances Academy has the distinction of being the oldest continually operating African American Catholic educational facility in the United States.
It was established with the mission to teach "children of color to read the Bible" an illegal act during the era of American slavery.
192 years later, Saint Frances Academy offers a traditional, co-educational, college-preparatory curriculum for students in grades nine through twelve.
An honors program is available to select students and all students complete a community service component.
Independently owned and operated by the Oblate Sisters of Providence, Saint Frances Academy is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education and is accredited by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association.
Club or Organization: Key Club, National Honor Society Chapter, Peer Ministry, Prom Committee, Student Government, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs: Art Classes, Gospel Choir, Liturgical Dance, Poetry
Recreational Athletic Programs: Cheerleading
School Notes
Through its dignity and uniqueness, St. Frances Academy
continues the legacy of Mother Mary Lange, its foundress. St.
Frances Academy, with faith in God's Providence, provides the
immediate neighborhood and the Baltimore area relevant educational
programs which gives all members a sense of their cultural heritage
and giftedness by helping students and members of the community,
particularly the poor and the neglected, to recognize, develop and
live as respectful, responsible, and just members of God's human
family.
The average private school tuition in Baltimore, MD is $10,566 for elementary schools and $13,776 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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