St. Joseph's Academy
- AOverall Grade
- Private, Catholic, All-Girls
- 9-12
- Baton Rouge, LA
- 402 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityC+
- TeachersA-
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsA
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St. Joseph’s Academy is a Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory high school, the oldest high school in Baton Rouge. For more than 150 years, SJA has stood as a pillar of excellence in the Baton Rouge community. The Academy has been named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence four times by the U.S. Department of Education. Founded in 1868 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, this premier high school for young women is a place where relationships are strengthened and young girls become women of faith, hope and love. Academy students grow in Catholic faith traditions through a comprehensive religious education program, liturgical rituals and service opportunities; become life-long learners through interaction with master teachers and mentors; and enjoy peer relationships and learn leadership skills in a variety of student clubs and through participation in a championship athletic program. Come experience all that makes SJA truly exceptional.
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Academics
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Culture & Safety
- 93%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.41 responses
- 80%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.41 responses
Students
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.49 responses
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.49 responses
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.49 responses
Teachers
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.56 responses
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.56 responses
Clubs & Activities
- 95%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.42 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.42 responses
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.42 responses
- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesC+
- HousingC