St. Joseph Catholic School
Tel:
(601) 898-4800
St. Joseph Catholic School is a coeducational college preparatory high school and middle school serving students in grades 7-12 in the Diocese of Jackson.
St. Joseph Catholic School is a diverse community of learners committed to Gospel values and to academic excellence.
Rooted in the rich educational traditions of the Sisters of Mercy and the Congregation of Christian Brothers, the school prepares students to be independent thinkers and responsible leaders in the service of others.
We dedicate ourselves to the ideals of Catholic education, and we strive to awaken the minds and spirits of our students to the appreciation of the beauty of creation, the dignity of life, and the demands of justice.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 413 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Joseph Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1870 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 413 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 32% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Average ACT score | 23 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (school uniforms) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- St. Joseph Catholic School is a coeducational college preparatory high school and middle school serving students in grades 7-12 in the Diocese of Jackson. St. Joseph Catholic School is a diverse community of learners committed to Gospel values and to academic excellence. Rooted in the rich educational traditions of the Sisters of Mercy and the Congregation of Christian Brothers, the school prepares students to be independent thinkers and responsible leaders in the service of others. We dedicate ourselves to the ideals of Catholic education, and we strive to awaken the minds and spirits of our students to the appreciation of the beauty of creation, the dignity of life, and the demands of justice.
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