St. Josephs Academy
Tel:
(314) 394-4321
St. Joseph's Academy is a college preparatory high school sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Our mission at the Academy is to provide quality Catholic education for young women in an environment that challenges them to grow in faith, knowledge, and respect for self and others.
Our community expects these young women to make a profound impact in the world.
We strive to provide an environment where each student can develop as a whole person and where she can be guided toward service to God and neighbor.
SJA acknowledges the uniqueness of each individual and strives to nurture the integrity and autonomy of its students.
Administration, faculty, and staff understand that by their actions they demonstrate responsible behavior and commitment to Catholic values. Interactions with adults and with other students foster growth in self-awareness, understanding of others, and decision-making.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Yearly Tuition: $15,990
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. Josephs Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Coalition of Girls |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1840 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1993 |
Student Body
| Total Students | n/a |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| % Students of Color | 7% State avg.: 17% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 76% |
| Average Class Size | 10 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 14 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average ACT score | 27 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,990 |
| % on Financial Aid | 29% |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Dianne Dunning-Gill '88 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
School Notes
- St. Joseph's Academy is a college preparatory high school sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Our mission at the Academy is to provide quality Catholic education for young women in an environment that challenges them to grow in faith, knowledge, and respect for self and others. Our community expects these young women to make a profound impact in the world.
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