All-girls Catholic high school in Bladensburg, MD with specialized learning difference programs and college prep curriculum
Elizabeth Seton High School is an all-girls Catholic high school in Bladensburg, MD that welcomes students with mild learning differences. The school offers dedicated Learning Difference Programs designed to support students who learn differently, alongside a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. With an average class size of 19 students and 75% of faculty holding advanced degrees, Elizabeth Seton provides individualized academic support within a structured, nurturing environment.
The school's 24-acre campus offers a comprehensive range of resources for students with learning disabilities, including specialized instruction and accommodations integrated into mainstream classes. Students have access to over 25 clubs and organizations—from academic clubs like It's Academic and Future Health Care Professionals to creative outlets like Drama and Writing Club—as well as 14 varsity sports teams. This diverse program ensures students can pursue their interests while receiving the academic support they need to succeed.
Tuition is $17,550 annually (books and uniforms purchased separately). Elizabeth Seton admits students in grades 9–12 with an open admissions policy. For families seeking a college-preparatory school with built-in support for learning differences, contact Admissions Director Roz Cruz at (301) 864-4532 or visit setonhs.org.
| Year Founded | 1959 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $17,550 |
| Tuition Notes | Books and uniforms are purchased separately. |
| Total Students | 540 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75 |
| Average Class Size | 19 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
| Admissions Director | Roz Cruz |
| Admissions Associate | Joy Lawson '11 |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 8 |
| Acceptance Rate | 100 |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| Percent of Students of Color | 65 |
| Sports | Basketball · Cheering · Crew · Cross Country · Dance · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Winter Track |
| Clubs and Organizations | Ambassadors Club · Art Club · Dance Team · Drama Club · Equestrian Club · Gospel Choir · International Club · Literary Club · National Honor Society (NHS) · Pax Christi · Step Team · Yearbook · Club or Organization: · Black Student Union · Daughters of Mary Rosary Club · Ecology Club · French Club · Future Health Care Professionals · It's Academic · Knitting Club · Latinas Club · Scholars Program · Society of Women Engineers · Student Government · Writing Club |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | www.setonhs.org/calendar |