Catholic School
St. Joseph Academy
- A-Overall Grade
- Private, Catholic
- 9-12
- St Augustine, FL
- 39 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityA-
- TeachersC+
- College PrepB+
- Clubs & ActivitiesB
- SportsB
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$10,044
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
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Average Financial Aid
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St. Joseph Academy Rankings
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 43%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
Poll
- 43%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
316
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
- 57%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.8 responses
Poll
- 38%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.8 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
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- 60%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.5 responses
- 60%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.5 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.5 responses
- Cost of LivingB-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingA-
Median Household Income
$77,323
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,261
National
$949Median Home Value
$287,700
National
$184,700St. Joseph Academy Reviews
39 reviews
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I would rate this school 3 stars because to me it was an average education besides their science courses. Their sports are competitive but there is a lot of underlying issues that go unsolved or are dismissed. Teachers leave all the time. Some teachers are definitely not qualified for the job but are often hired because the school is desperate with all the leaving staff. Some staff was hired but without thorough enough background checks and have let dangerous people deal with the students. After around almost 4 years here I could say the school used to be better. In my Freshman year, 2017-2018, the school was thriving with well-suited teachers, fun sports and activities, and more laid back in general. But throughout the years, the school has gotten more strict and has caused many teachers and coaches to leave. Overall I would say they started out very strong but after a few years being here, it is not the best high school. I probably would not recommend.
St.Joseph Academy has by far made an impact on my life. I came to the school at first in 2016 and I automatically fell in love with being there, the people, and the environment. I was getting really good education there and I made really good friends. The environment was family oriented, caring and happy. I hadn't been happier in a school environment. There were some teachers (math department and social studies environment) that did not know what they were doing and did not teach well. There are still some teachers at the school that don't know how to teach still. The school has became almost like a jail over the past year. It has taken away from the family oriented feeling of walking into the school. During my last year, I have no enjoyed being there like the other years.
I kind of enjoyed attending this school. The pros are that the class sizes are pretty small and the teachers are always willing to help. I admire how the students are able to use chrome books throughout the day to do homework. The school offers Dual Enrollment on campus which is good. The cons are that I find the academics not challenging enough for students that want to excel. They also push the Catholic agenda too much on students. I wish that there was more community involvement in the school, most of the clubs only meet once a month and don't do much. The school itself is old and facilities need to be updated. They strive to keep the 100% college acceptance and throw the kids into community college if they don't apply. The colleges that the students apply to aren't that impressive. I believe going to a public school wouldn't have made a difference; I wouldn't waste my money going here, but it is the only option for a private education in the county.