History & Mission
Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering young women through faith, leadership, and academic excellence.
Through the Years
On March 25, 1852, six Sisters of Charity pronounced their vows in a little chapel in the heart of our city. This was the beginning of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati and a community of strength, faith and love of God.
The Seton Motto
“Hazard yet Forward”
Mission Statement
Seton High School, a Catholic community in the tradition of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, through the mission of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, develops a diverse population of young women for a life of faith, service and leadership and engages them in achieving academic excellence in a college preparatory environment.
Vision Statement
Seton High School will be a learning environment in which students will grow and develop into young women who are influenced and guided by Catholic teaching and the mission of the Sisters of Charity. Seton students will be faith filled women, critical thinkers, and servant leaders prepared to transform the world in which they are destined to live. Seton High School will create and maintain systems and processes to ensure sustainability, while engaging with local and global communities.
The Meaning Behind Our Crest
Seton High School’s crest reflects a deep connection to our history, faith, and community. Each symbol carries significance—from the crosses of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to the cedar trees representing Cedar Grove, our historic roots. The plowshares honor our city’s namesake, Cincinnatus, while the wavy bars nod to the nearby Ohio River and the Sisters of Charity. Finally, the three crescents are drawn from the Seton Family Coat of Arms, symbolizing legacy and strength.
School Prayer
“Gracious God, we know the heart of your being has a compassionate concern for all your creation and for all of your creatures. Through the intercession of your faithful disciple and our patroness, Elizabeth Ann Seton, let your loving hand be upon all who are sick and suffering in the Seton Community. Grant them healing, wisdom, courage and peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
