About Catholic High
The Catholic High School of Baltimore, founded in 1939 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, is seeking a dynamic, faith-filled, and visionary President to begin in July 2026. A college preparatory high school for young women in grades 9–12, Catholic High is dedicated to academic excellence, leadership development, and the formation of women of faith and integrity, grounded in the Franciscan values of spirituality, simplicity, humility, and compassion.
Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and recognized as one of Baltimore’s leading Catholic secondary schools, Catholic High serves a diverse community of students across the Baltimore metropolitan region. Our campus in northeast Baltimore offers state-of-the-art learning spaces, a vibrant extracurricular life, and a strong tradition of service and leadership rooted in Catholic social teaching. For more information about The Catholic High School of Baltimore, please visit www.thecatholichighschool.org.
The President serves as the chief executive officer of Catholic High and is responsible for the overall vision, leadership, and advancement of the school. Reporting to the Board of Trustees and working in close collaboration with the Principal and senior leadership team, the President ensures that all aspects of school life advance Catholic High’s mission and strategic direction.
The President will:
- Champion and strengthen the school’s Catholic and Franciscan identity
- Lead with vision and integrity, inspiring confidence among faculty, staff, students, alumnae, and benefactors
- Advance institutional growth through mission-centered advancement, enrollment, and marketing initiatives
- Partner with the Principal to support academic innovation, holistic formation, and student success
- Build meaningful connections with alumnae, parents, and the broader Baltimore community
While the full prospectus is being developed, interested candidates are encouraged to connect directly with Kyle Pietrantonio, Senior Partner, to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity.
The Search Committee is committed to identifying and securing Catholic High’s next President on a timely and inclusive timeline. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality and care. The new President will assume responsibilities beginning July 2026.
