[1] Through the efforts of Archbishop of Baltimore Michael Joseph Curley and Provincial Superior of the Sisters of St. Francis Mother Mary Generosa McCafferty, the Catholic High School of Baltimore was built in 1939 on the property known as the Raming Estate.

[5] The Honor Program is designed to provide students with more challenging and rigorous academic courses.

Dual-enrollment courses are also offered for juniors and seniors, allowing students to earn college credit.

Leadership in the Franciscan tradition is emphasized, and classes such as Public Speaking and Criminal Justice are taken.

Students in this program have the opportunity to build portfolios, participate in regional competitions, have their art shown in exhibitions, and perform at Catholic High events.

[6] The athletic philosophy of the Catholic High School emphasizes the importance of physical conditioning and training as well was the development of sportsmanship, self-discipline, and healthy competition.

All teams, with the exception of Cheerleading, are a part of the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland.

[8] Rising seniors are provided with green ribbon bows they wear on their kilts.

These bows are adorned with the various pins and honors the student has received during her time at Catholic High.

On Friday of Spirit Week is Field Day, which is a friendly competition between each class.