Archbishop Spalding High School

Archbishop Spalding describes learning as dynamic, purposeful, and student-centered, with an emphasis on innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration. With support from a passionate and experienced faculty, students are encouraged to reach their full potential and to build the knowledge, skills, and character needed for success in college, career, and life.

Archbishop Spalding High School asks families to start by inquiring and scheduling a visit/tour (including “Cavalier for a Day”) through the Admissions office and inquiry process. (archbishopspalding.org) Applications are submitted online, and a complete 9th-grade file typically includes transcripts/records (grades 6+), an academic referral, an in-application student essay, a student photo, a $100 fee, and receipt of HSPT scores; transfer (grades 10–11) applicants submit recent multi-year transcripts plus two academic referrals and are notified later in the spring. (archbishopspalding.org) All 9th-grade applicants must take the HSPT (and list Spalding to receive scores); the school posts HSPT-related dates on its calendar (e.g., an HSPT event listed for November 15, 2025). (archbishopspalding.org) Key dates vary by class year; for example, the Class of 2030 deadline is listed as December 10, 2025 with decisions communicated February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM, and Open House was listed for October 26, 2025. (archbishopspalding.org) The school references a “wait-pool” for late applicants (noting that late wait-pool applicants may still apply for tuition assistance, but awards depend on available funds), and it does not clearly publish formal admissions priority categories—though it notes automatic handling of some referrals for Archdiocese of Baltimore schools and offers alumni-family outreach (e.g., an alumni VIP reception at Open House) without stating an admissions preference. (archbishopspalding.org)