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Academy Of St Joseph

1725 Brentwood Road Bldg 2, Brentwood, NY, 11717-0117 -

School Notes Overview:

Founded in 1856, the Academy of Saint Joseph is a private Catholic school conducted by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Brentwood, New York. Guided by the CSJ mission statement, the students develop a sense of tolerance, acceptance and respect for themselves and each other. Caring faculty challenge students in subject classes scheduled in collaboration with the secondary division. Class meetings, field trips, ceremonies and celebrations foster a sense of community. Small class sizes provide frequent interaction between teacher and learner. Catholic beliefs and values inform the total school environment particularly in the study of religion. The curriculum offered in the Lower School is child centered, integrative and holistic, meeting and exceeding NYS Learning Standards. Emphasis on literacy and whole language begins in kindergarten and continues throughout the grades. The curriculum of the Academy of St. Joseph for grades 9-12 is college preparatory. Emphasis is placed on the development of skill in the process of learning as well as on the academic content. ...

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School Overview:

	Academy Of St Joseph
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 12
County	Suffolk County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	385 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	48%	22%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 12 students
	Grade 1 - 15 students
	Grade 2 - 13 students
	Grade 3 - 12 students
	Grade 4 - 17 students
	Grade 5 - 12 students
	Grade 6 - 14 students
	Grade 7 - 27 students
	Grade 8 - 28 students
	Grade 9 - 72 students
	Grade 10 - 67 students
	Grade 11 - 57 students
	Grade 12 - 39 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	38 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	5 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Founded in 1856, the Academy of Saint Joseph is a private Catholic school conducted by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Brentwood, New York. Guided by the CSJ mission statement, the students develop a sense of tolerance, acceptance and respect for themselves and each other. Caring faculty challenge students in subject classes scheduled in collaboration with the secondary division. Class meetings, field trips, ceremonies and celebrations foster a sense of community. Small class sizes provide frequent interaction between teacher and learner. Catholic beliefs and values inform the total school environment particularly in the study of religion. The curriculum offered in the Lower School is child centered, integrative and holistic, meeting and exceeding NYS Learning Standards. Emphasis on literacy and whole language begins in kindergarten and continues throughout the grades. The curriculum of the Academy of St. Joseph for grades 9-12 is college preparatory. Emphasis is placed on the development of skill in the process of learning as well as on the academic content.
Profile last updated: 02/14/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (11717)	School Zip (11717)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	51,485 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	17%	32%
Population Average Age	31 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	4.2 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$58,985	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.1 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	45 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	79% / 21%	41% / 59%