St. Joseph By The Sea High School
St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School is a private Catholic school which exists to afford young men and women the opportunity to come to appreciate that every person has been created by God in His image and likeness, was redeemed by Christ, and is destined to become one with God.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,412 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,900
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
1,412 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 40%
Students 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
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Includes a school issued iPad.
Admissions Director
Fr. Michael Reilly
Sports
Total Sports Offered
24 sports
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 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: 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).
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School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
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?
5 9/19/2015
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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