St. Joseph Academy
101 Saint Joseph Drive, Brownsville, TX, 78520-0785 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (956)542-3581
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The Saint Joseph Academy Mission Statement… Conducted by the Marist Brothers of the Schools and serving the children of the lower Rio Grande Valley, Saint Joseph Academy provides religious and moral formation and a college preparatory education in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. It endeavors to form young men and women who will succeed in university studies, who know and love Jesus, and who actively participate in the worship and mission of the Church, including the Church’s preferential option for the poor. ...read more  

School Overview:
St. Joseph Academy
School Level High school
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
County Cameron County, TX
Student Body
Total Students 822 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( TX ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 83% 34%
Students by Grade
Grade 7 - 133 students
Grade 8 - 135 students
Grade 9 - 160 students
Grade 10 - 127 students
Grade 11 - 146 students
Grade 12 - 121 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 57 teachers
This School ( TX ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:14 1:9
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Shelly Erwin
Admissions Associate Claudia Saenz
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 10

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School Notes:
  • The Saint Joseph Academy Mission Statement… Conducted by the Marist Brothers of the Schools and serving the children of the lower Rio Grande Valley, Saint Joseph Academy provides religious and moral formation and a college preparatory education in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. It endeavors to form young men and women who will succeed in university studies, who know and love Jesus, and who actively participate in the worship and mission of the Church, including the Church’s preferential option for the poor.
  • Profile last updated: 02/02/2007
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 78520 )
School Zip ( 78520 ) ( TX ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 48,601 people 20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 18% 23%
Population Average Age 30 years old 33 years old
Average Household Size 3.4 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $21,715 $46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.2 rooms 5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 36 years old 33 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (78520)



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% Owning / % Renting 57% / 43% 59% / 41%
 
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1. Valley Christian High School - 74 students - view location
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