St. Joseph Jr/sr High School

1000 Ululani Street, Hilo, HI, 96720-0967 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

In 1948 St. Mary’s and St Joseph’s were consolidated into a coeducational institution which was built on the present site at the intersection of Ululani and Hualalai streets. Some nine hundred and sixty-three students were enrolled for the first year. In 1951 the Marianist Brothers were reassigned to teaching posts elsewhere. They were replaced in Hilo with a larger staff of Sisters as well as dedicated lay teachers. The opening of the new school in 1951-52 was a memorable event for it marked the beginning of St. Joseph as a complete coeducational school directly under the Pastor of St. Joseph Parish. In 2000 the Franciscan Sisters celebrated 100 years of service in St. Joseph School. St. Joseph School has since expanded its program to include a Montessori-based preschool, thus providing nearly 400 students a Catholic education from preschool through grade twelve. The student body is diverse in race, national origin and creed. St. Joseph School builds a nurturing community through demonstration of Catholic values and implementation of an academically rigorous and spiritually rich curriculum. St. Joseph students learn, in a safe and disciplined environment, to care for themselves and others and to accept responsibility for making a just and loving society through the generous use of their personal talents and gifts. The mission of Saint Joseph School is to proclaim the message of Jesus through education, worship and service in the Catholic tradition. The St. Joseph Curriculum Committee monitors and evaluates the curricular offerings of the school. For this reason changes may occur from year to year. All changes are made to meet the overall needs of the student with due consideration to academic potential. Whatever the reasons for curricular changes, it is the intention of the school to assure the students that there is sufficient structure within the curriculum to address their academic needs....

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School Overview:

 
St. Joseph Jr/sr High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
County Hawaii County, HI
Student Body
Total Students 219 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(HI) School Avg.
% Students of Color 56% 51%
Students by Grade
Grade 7 - 35 students
Grade 8 - 68 students
Grade 9 - 26 students
Grade 10 - 30 students
Grade 11 - 39 students
Grade 12 - 21 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
This School
(HI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 176 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • In 1948 St. Mary’s and St Joseph’s were consolidated into a coeducational institution which was built on the present site at the intersection of Ululani and Hualalai streets. Some nine hundred and sixty-three students were enrolled for the first year. In 1951 the Marianist Brothers were reassigned to teaching posts elsewhere. They were replaced in Hilo with a larger staff of Sisters as well as dedicated lay teachers. The opening of the new school in 1951-52 was a memorable event for it marked the beginning of St. Joseph as a complete coeducational school directly under the Pastor of St. Joseph Parish. In 2000 the Franciscan Sisters celebrated 100 years of service in St. Joseph School. St. Joseph School has since expanded its program to include a Montessori-based preschool, thus providing nearly 400 students a Catholic education from preschool through grade twelve. The student body is diverse in race, national origin and creed. St. Joseph School builds a nurturing community through demonstration of Catholic values and implementation of an academically rigorous and spiritually rich curriculum. St. Joseph students learn, in a safe and disciplined environment, to care for themselves and others and to accept responsibility for making a just and loving society through the generous use of their personal talents and gifts. The mission of Saint Joseph School is to proclaim the message of Jesus through education, worship and service in the Catholic tradition. The St. Joseph Curriculum Committee monitors and evaluates the curricular offerings of the school. For this reason changes may occur from year to year. All changes are made to meet the overall needs of the student with due consideration to academic potential. Whatever the reasons for curricular changes, it is the intention of the school to assure the students that there is sufficient structure within the curriculum to address their academic needs.
  • Profile last updated: 01/29/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (96720)
School Zip (96720)
(HI) State Average
Population (Approximate) 42,916 people 1,211,489 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 35% 30%
Population Average Age 39 years old 37 years old
Average Household size 2.7 persons 2.7 persons
Median Household Income $39,290 $50,171
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.8 rooms 4.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 36 years old 37 years old
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Zipcode (96720)


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% Owning / % Renting 62% / 38% 53% / 47%

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