Saint Joseph High School

Saint Joseph High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
5825 Woodruff Ave,  Lakewood, CA
4.2
3.9
523 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Teresa Mendoza
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$11,418
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
34
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
28
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
63%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
83%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
100%
Hispanic
53.2%
White
15.5%
Two or more races
15.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.9%
Black
2.3%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#20 Best All Girls Schools in California
#52 Best Catholic Schools in California
#180 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 240 Students
University of Southern California 194 Students
University of California - Irvine 178 Students
California State University - Long Beach 170 Students
University of California - San Diego 166 Students
Loyola Marymount University 146 Students
San Diego State University 140 Students
University of California - Berkeley 139 Students
University of San Diego 120 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 103 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 97 Students
Biology 93 Students
Business 78 Students
Nursing 77 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 36 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Criminology 27 Students
Pre-Law Studies 26 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 219 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/10/2024
Overall, the Saint Joseph Community lives up to their motto of all of which women are capable. Despite not being the most rigorous school, the support among teachers and students is top tier and school spirit is never an issue.
4.0 Senior
4/18/2023
I really enjoyed the sisterhood and community at SJ; I could run into an alumni on the street and we automatically have something to bond over. I do think there is some room for change, as some of the traditions may seem a little old fashioned.
5.0 Senior
11/16/2022
Saint Joseph offers a great learning environment and prepares you for college. I've made such great connections with the teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 9 Reviews
1.0 student
1/14/2022
Currently, go to this school and it's just so bad. If you aren't on cheer or song you aren't relevant to anyone. The teachers don't teach so most girls have to cheat. The math teachers are especially the worst. All the teachers do is talk they don't actually try to get involved and help. You cant us...
5.0 teacher
7/1/2018
The teachers really care about the whole student, not just their subject matter.
5.0 parent
4/5/2017
My second daughter currently attending Saint joseph high school, Very satisfy academically and socially for my daughters, my first daughter graduated in 2011, and is currently working as a registered nurse and getting her master.three other family member graduated from this great school, one went to...
5.0 parent
6/27/2016
My daughter just graduated in 2016 from Saint Joseph High School, and we feel that this was the best decision we could've made. She was able to reach her full potential thankfully to all the advanced classes that the this school offers. She also had the opportunity to enjoy different clubs and parta...

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