FAQs

What is the tuition at Mother Seton Academy?

Thanks to the generosity of numerous benefactors, all students receive a full scholarship to attend Mother Seton Academy. This scholarship is valued at $12,000 per year ($36,000 total for middle school). Families pay a small monthly fee to support programs and activities at the school.

How many students are enrolled at Mother Seton Academy?

Our current enrollment is over 80 students. Our maximum enrollment is 90 with 30 students – 15 boys and 15 girls – in each grade.

Are you a charter school, a private school, or a Catholic school?

We are an independent Catholic middle school.

Does my child need to be Catholic to attend Mother Seton Academy?

We are a Catholic school but students do not have to be Catholic to attend the school. We welcome students of all faith backgrounds. All students participate in prayer, retreat and religion class. While many of our prayers and classes include the Catholic tradition, we are very ecumenical and value all faith traditions.

How long has the school been open?

Mother Seton Academy opened its doors in 1993. The school was originally located in Fell’s Point. We moved to Greenmount Avenue in the fall of 2009.

Where do your students live? How do they get to school?

Our students live throughout Baltimore City. Some students walk to school, while others ride the bus or carpool.

Does the school provide transportation?

We are not able to provide transportation for students. Our school is located on the no. 8 bus line and easy walking distance to North Avenue or 25th Street and numerous bus routes.

May I access my child’s grades online?

We expect to have this technology up and running in the near future, using Edline. We encourage parents/guardians to contact teachers for updates on students’ academic progress.

Are parents involved?

Parent involvement and community service is a requirement. Our families recognize that students are most likely to succeed when they have support at home and at school. Our families are very active and very involved in their children’s education. Parents/guardians consistently demonstrate a 100% attendance rate at required meetings and report card conferences. All Mother Seton Academy families complete five or more service hours per year.