What Archbishop Spalding High School does

Archbishop Spalding High School is a private, Catholic co-educational secondary school founded in 1963 by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, operating as a nonprofit organization (EIN: 52-0846081) from its single campus at 8080 New Cut Road in Severn, Maryland. The school serves families across 132 feeder schools in 9 counties spanning the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Anne Arundel County, and surrounding areas, offering a college-preparatory curriculum anchored by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) certified STEM tracks in Engineering and Computer Science. Core academic and student services include the Learning Resource Center, Library Learning Commons, College Counseling, School Counseling, and Campus Ministry, supported by a 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio across an organization of 101-250 employees.

The institution runs 30 varsity sports programs competing in the MIAA and IAAM athletic conferences, complemented by a Fine Arts program, Campus Ministry retreats and service requirements, and an active Cavalier Club (booster club). Digital infrastructure centers on the MySchoolApp student/parent portal, with supporting integrations including August Schools for health records, Google Workspace, GoFan for athletic ticketing, and MedStar Sports Medicine for athletic healthcare delivery. Beyond academics, the school operates 17 athletic summer camp programs serving youth ages 5-18 as a community engagement and pipeline channel.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (which the school explicitly notes covers only a portion of actual educational cost), supplemented by an extensive fundraising infrastructure. The Spalding Fund (Annual Fund), endowment gifts, planned giving through the New Cut Legacy Society, securities donations processed via Merrill Lynch, and employer matching gifts via DoubleTheDonation constitute current-use and endowed giving streams. Signature events including The Spalding Gala (raising over $365,000), Cavalier Open Golf Tournament, Cavalier Bull Roast, and Love Graziano Golf Tournament provide event-based fundraising. Recent leadership transitions include the appointment of Shannon Gilligan '94 as President and Regina O'Hara '02 as Interim Principal for the 2025-2026 school year, both alumnae of the institution.

Name

Archbishop Spalding High School

Legal name

Archbishop Spalding High School

Website

https://archbishopspalding.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Archbishop Spalding High School is a private Catholic co-educational secondary school in Severn, Maryland, founded in 1963 by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. It serves families across 9 counties with IB and PLTW academic programs, 30 varsity sports, and 17 summer athletic camps, funded through tuition and fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• STEM curriculum education
• Private high school
• Interscholastic athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Severn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from student tuition, which covers a portion of actual educational costs. The school offers financial aid and scholarship programs to support enrollment.
2. The Spalding Fund (Annual Fund): Current-use donations supporting curriculum development, faculty/staff retention, extracurricular activities, technological advancements, and financial aid. The fund aims to support a significant percentage of the school's total operating budget.
3. Athletic Summer Camps: Revenue from summer athletic camps across multiple sports including basketball, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, football, dance, cheer, field hockey, softball, and cross country.
4. Signature Events Fundraising: Revenue from signature fundraising events including The Spalding Gala, Cavalier Open Golf Tournament, Cavalier Bull Roast, and Love Graziano Golf Tournament. The Spalding Gala alone raised over $365,000.
5. Endowment Gifts: Endowed funds providing financial stability supporting scholarships, faculty development, and innovative programs.
6. Securities and Stock Donations: Charitable gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds as a tax-efficient giving option for donors.
7. Planned Giving: Bequests, appreciated securities, gifts of retirement accounts, life insurance, and charitable income gifts recognized through the New Cut Legacy Society.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Archbishop Spalding High School is a private Catholic co-educational secondary school delivering college-preparatory education to students in grades 9-12. The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, Project Lead The Way (PLTW) STEM tracks, 30 varsity athletic programs competing in MIAA and IAAM conferences, Campus Ministry spiritual formation, fine arts, and college counseling services. Operations are supported by tuition, an annual giving fund (The Spalding Fund), signature fundraising events, and athletic summer camps for community youth.

Product overview

Archbishop Spalding High School offers a comprehensive Catholic secondary education centered around its student information portal (MySchoolApp) which serves as the unified platform for academic management. The school provides a broad portfolio of educational programs including the IB Diploma Programme and PLTW STEM curriculum as academic pillars, complemented by 30 varsity athletic programs, fine arts, Campus Ministry with retreats and service opportunities, college counseling, learning resources, and library services. The institution generates revenue through tuition and supplements operations via an extensive fundraising infrastructure including The Spalding Fund annual giving, signature events (The Spalding Gala, Love Graziano Golf Tournament, Cavalier Bull Roast, Cavalier Open), and scholarship programs supported by endowed funds. Additional offerings include 17 athletic summer camps serving youth ages 5-18, alumni engagement through associations and reunions, Fine Arts Hall of Fame recognition, and The Cavalier magazine publication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) Four-year Catholic co-educational college-preparatory program for grades 9-12, including academic instruction, spiritual formation, and extracurricular activities for students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and Anne Arundel County region.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme College-preparatory academic programme offering the IB diploma alongside the standard diploma, providing students with access to college-level coursework and global recognition for academic achievement.
• Project Lead The Way (PLTW) STEM Program Certified PLTW school offering research-based STEM curriculum programs in Engineering and Computer Science tracks. PLTW-eligible students may qualify for scholarships.
• Athletic Programs (Varsity Sports) 30 varsity sports programs competing in the MIAA and IAAM conferences, including basketball, football, lacrosse, baseball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, and others.
• Athletic Summer Camps Comprehensive summer camp programs offering instruction across 15+ sports including basketball, baseball, football, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, dance, cheer, field hockey, softball, and cross country for youth ages 5-18.
• Campus Ministry Spiritual development program including retreats, liturgical services, community service opportunities, and mission trips supporting the 'One in Christ' mission.
• College Counseling Guidance services helping students navigate college applications, scholarship opportunities, and career planning.
• Fine Arts Programs Visual arts, music, and theatre programs including band, chorus, orchestra, and theatrical productions, supported by the Fine Arts Hall of Fame recognition program.
• Athletic Training Services Sports medicine program with certified, licensed athletic trainers providing injury prevention, recognition, management, and recovery services for student-athletes.
• Academic Camps Summer academic enrichment programs offering educational opportunities during summer break.
• Learning Resource Center Academic support services providing specialized instruction and resources for students with learning differences.
• Library Learning Commons Physical and digital library resources supporting academic research and independent learning.
• School Counseling Social-emotional support services addressing student mental health, wellbeing, and personal development.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration14 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchbishop Spalding is an authorized IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme. The partnership provides students with access to college-level coursework and global recognition for academic achievement. The school recognizes alumni who completed the IB program at annual IB Recognition Ceremonies.
• Project Lead The Way (PLTW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchbishop Spalding is a certified PLTW school offering programs in Engineering and Computer Science. PLTW is a nonprofit organization providing research-based STEM curriculum developed in partnership with universities and companies. Students demonstrating aptitude in PLTW programs are eligible for scholarships.
• MedStar Sports Medicine / Dr. Jeffrey MayersupportOthersDr. Jeffrey Mayer with MedStar Sports Medicine serves as team physician for Archbishop Spalding athletics, working out of two convenient local offices. The sports medicine department has access to this network of quality healthcare providers for timely referrals when needed.
• MIAA (Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association)coreOthersArchbishop Spalding competes in the MIAA conference for most athletic programs, including football, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, and other sports. The conference provides competitive athletic opportunities and championship recognition.
• IAAM (Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland)coreOthersArchbishop Spalding also competes in the IAAM conference for certain athletic programs, providing additional competitive opportunities alongside the MIAA conference.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Calvert Hall College High School: Catholic all-boys college preparatory high school in Towson, MD, competing in the MIAA 'A' conference. Direct competitor for the same Archdiocese of Baltimore feeder families and athletic talent pool.
• Loyola Blakefield: Catholic all-boys Jesuit college prep school in Towson, MD, MIAA 'A' conference member. Comparable academic rigor (IB offering), athletics footprint, and Catholic mission targeting the same regional families.
• Mount Saint Joseph High School: Catholic all-boys high school in Baltimore, MD, MIAA 'A' conference. Direct competitor across athletics, admissions, and Catholic identity within the same Baltimore metro feeder system.
• Notre Dame Preparatory School: Catholic co-educational college prep school in Towson, MD, operated by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Closest co-ed Catholic peer with comparable IB program, PLTW partnership, and MIAA/IAAM athletics.
• Maryvale Preparatory School: Catholic all-girls college prep school in Lutherville, MD, IAAM conference member. Competes directly for female student-athletes and shares the same Catholic mission and Baltimore-area feeder base.
• Severn School: Private co-educational K-12 school also located in Severn, MD. Direct geographic competitor for non-Catholic families seeking rigorous college-prep and competitive athletics in the same neighborhood.

Regional players

• John Carroll School: Catholic co-educational college prep in Bel Air, MD (Harford County). Competes for Catholic families in the broader Baltimore archdiocese but serves a more northern geographic territory.
• St. Mary's High School: Catholic co-educational high school in Annapolis, MD, competing in MIAA and IAAM. Geographic peer in Anne Arundel County competing for the same southern Maryland feeder families.
• Georgetown Preparatory School: Catholic Jesuit all-boys college prep in Bethesda, MD. Comparable academic prestige and Catholic identity, though more national in draw; competes for elite college-prep families in the broader DC-Baltimore Catholic market.

Broad incumbents

• McDonogh School: Large private co-educational day school in Owings Mills, MD with extensive endowment and broad programming. Competes for high-achieving Baltimore-area families across academics and athletics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkERXyQtcwy8SgXD2CHKBFg?app=desktop
• Facebookfacebook.com/archbishopspalding
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/pub/archbishop-spalding/4a/59/7a9
• Instagraminstagram.com/archbishop_spalding
• Xx.com/ashscavaliers

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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