St. Joseph Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Cleveland, OH
3470 Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH 44111
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in Cleveland
- 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Cleveland since at least 2011
In Cleveland, Ohio, St. Joseph Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 671 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Diocese of Cleveland. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 671
- Teachers
- 55.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cleveland
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 73% of Catholic high schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 44 Catholic high schools in Ohio.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools
Help paying tuition in Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph Academy whether it takes part.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Joseph Academy
What grades does St. Joseph Academy serve?
St. Joseph Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend St. Joseph Academy?
About 671 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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