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St. Joseph By The Sea High School

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,412 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,900
  • Acceptance rate: 35%
  • Average class size: 35 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Joseph By The Sea High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
1,412 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
St. Joseph By The Sea High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
35 students
Number of AP Courses
11 courses
Advanced Courses
American Authors, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English, AP European History, AP Government, AP Italian, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP US History, Calculus, College Chemistry, College Latin, College Physics, College Speech, College Writing, Pre-Calculus Mathematics, Western Civilization
Average SAT score
1110
(Out of 1600)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Colors
Blue, Grey

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Includes a school issued iPad.
Acceptance Rate
35%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Fr. Michael Reilly
Application URL

Sports

School Notes

  • All students take a college preparatory course, with an advanced "honors" track for more advanced students. All students must take four years of Science, Math, English, History, and Religion and complete a three year foreign language sequence.
  • Students in honors take three years of Latin culminating and earn six credits in Latin From St. John's University. Students can earn up to 60 college credits from SUNY Albany, St. John's University, and Iona College in their junior and senior years. In addition to the above courses and several other requirements, students are required to take four years of Catholic Studies (Introduction to the Creed and Sacraments; Sacred Scipture; Church History; Moral Theology) is closed and pass a Catholic Competency Examination. There are three full time priests on staff.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph By The Sea High School cost?
St. Joseph By The Sea High School's tuition is approximately $8,900 for private students.
What schools are St. Joseph By The Sea High School often compared to?
St. Joseph By The Sea High School is often viewed alongside schools like Msgr Farrell High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph By The Sea High School?
The acceptance rate of St. Joseph By The Sea High School is 35%, which is lower than the national average of 74%. St. Joseph By The Sea High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.
What sports does St. Joseph By The Sea High School offer?
St. Joseph By The Sea High School offers 24 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Dance, Diving, Fencing, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Marksmanship, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Winter Track and Wrestling. St. Joseph By The Sea High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.
What is St. Joseph By The Sea High School's ranking?
St. Joseph By The Sea High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph By The Sea High School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph By The Sea High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Joseph By The Sea High School located?
St. Joseph By The Sea High School is located in the Southeast Annadale neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
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To whom it may concern, My daughter Ashley Baggs will be attending St. Joseph by the SEA in September I was wondering how I can go about her getting a scholarship. I was reading in the Staten Island Advance about this program called The "Children's Scholarship Partnership Regionalization Awards" is this available to her?
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Dear Father Reilly, My son Ryan Gaynor is interested in attending St.Joseph by the Sea in September to get a good education and continue his religious studies. I was wondering what scholarships were available and how do we apply for them? Thank You , Sincerely Mrs.Gaynor
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,412 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,900
  • Acceptance rate: 35%
  • Average class size: 35 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Staten Island, NY is $11,166 for elementary schools and $15,129 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Staten Island, NY is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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