St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute

St. Joe's is a Lasallian, Catholic, college-preparatory high school for young men.
We invite you to explore our website to discover our Community of Excellence and learn how we Welcome, Challenge, and Inspire young men to become Gentlemen of Integrity.Learn More.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1861
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
630 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
22 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1170
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Peter Kennedy '97
Admissions Associate
Matt Kwiatkowski

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
40 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
A-Team Athletics Broadcasting, Art Club, Brother Paul Writing Contest, Business & Economics Concepts (BEC), Chess Club, Chinese Club, Class Liturgies, Collegiate Ambassadors, Current Events Club, Donate Life Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club, Equity & Justice Club, Eucharistic Ministers, Fall Drama Production, Film Club, Food Basket, French Club, German Club, Hispanic Cultures Club, Lasallian Youth Group, Long Book Club, Masterminds, Math Team, Meme Club, Mock Trial, Model UN, Morning Show, Outdoors Club, Philosophy Club, Ping Pong Club, Quill & Quiver Writing Club, Recycling Club, Robotics, Science Olympiad, Ski Club, Spring Musical, Stage / Technical Crew, Student Council, Student Prints (Journalism), Yearbook

School Notes

  • Admission to St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is open to young men whose middle school record exhibits positive citizenship in an academic community and an ability to succeed in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.Students must also achieve a satisfactorily competitive score on the school's entrance exam. St. Joe's operates under a rolling Admissions Policy, meaning we evaluate applicants throughout the year.Ready to begin the application process?To be considered for admission to St. Joe's, prospective freshmen for fall 2024 must do the following:Complete anonline Application for AdmissionSit for the Entrance & Scholarship Exam. A completed Application for Admission listing St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute as your first choice high school serves as registration for the Entrance & Scholarship Exam on Saturday, November 18. After November, St. Joe's offers the Entrance & Scholarship Exam monthly by appointment. Contact the Admissions Center at 716.874.4953 oradmissions@sjci.comfor more information.Complete an Academic Records Request Formto provide the Admissions Office copies of final academic transcripts, or reports cards, from grades 6 and 7, along with the first 8th grade report.Schedule anApplicant Family Interviewonline or by contacting the Admissions Office at 716.874.4953. The interview is optional, but provides an excellent opportunity for the Admissions Committee to determine how St. Joe's can best serve a student.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute often compared to?
St. Joseph's Collegiate Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Canisius High School, Nichols School by visitors of our site.
Does St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute offer a summer program?
Yes, St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute offer?
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, E-sports, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.
What is St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's ranking?
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute?
The application deadline for St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
What neighborhood is St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute located?
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is located in the Wilton Argonne neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.

School Calendar

View the St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Last Day of Classes for Seniors (St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Events Calendar)
May 08, 2024 (Wednesday)
School Closed - No Student Attendance (St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Events Calendar)
May 17, 2024 (Friday)
School Closed - Holiday (St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Events Calendar)
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of the 2023/2024 School Year (St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Events Calendar)
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
Labor Day School Closed (St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Events Calendar)
September 02, 2024 (Monday)

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
Best investment we have made. We are thankful that we can send our son to St. Joe`s. Boys do learn differently, and St. Joe`s has given our son a chance to thrive. He works hard because he wants to be there and he is respected. The teachers are amazing and they go above and beyond.
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5  
An amazing school! Academically, every student is challenged to do well by a very skilled teaching staff. Academics definitely come first, and as long as the student applies himself and stays on task, the results will be outstanding. Athletic programs are great, as well as extra-curricular clubs and activities. By far the best high school in the area, I can't recommend it enough!
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Buffalo, NY is $7,418 for elementary schools and $10,306 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Buffalo, NY is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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