St. Joseph High School, a Catholic co-educational secondary school, in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles features college preparatory with honors, college preparatory, as well as high school diploma programs.
Our educational services are predominantly governed by the need to prepare the college/university bound student, yet we also attempt to accommodate the needs of the high school diploma student.
The mission of the school is the formation of the person to image Christ in mind, heart, body and soul within the context of the church, the community, the nation and the world they serve.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Joseph High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1964
Colors
White, Green, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
488 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: to Image Christ in Mind, Heart, Body, and Soul.
- School Mascot: Knight
- St. Joseph High School, a Catholic co-educational secondary school, in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles features college preparatory with honors, college preparatory, as well as high school diploma programs. Our educational services are predominantly governed by the need to prepare the college/university bound student, yet we also attempt to accommodate the needs of the high school diploma student. The mission of the school is the formation of the person to image Christ in mind, heart, body and soul within the context of the church, the community, the nation and the world they serve.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Joseph High School's ranking?
St. Joseph High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph High School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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