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St. Joseph Catholic High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Huntington, WV

600 13th St, Huntington, WV 25701

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools nationwide
  • One of the most diverse private schools in West Virginia
  • 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Huntington since at least 2011

St. Joseph Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school in Huntington, West Virginia, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 99 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of Catholic high schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year. West Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
99
Teachers
12.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8
Boys and girls
Coed · 50 girls, 49 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic high schools nationwide (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    137’11–12141’13–14152’15–16155’17–18145’19–2091’21–2299’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    925
    1016
    1131
    1227

    Student body

    White69%
    Black10%
    Two or more races10%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Asian5%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in West Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph Catholic High School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about St. Joseph Catholic High School

    What grades does St. Joseph Catholic High School serve?

    St. Joseph Catholic High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend St. Joseph Catholic High School?

    About 99 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph Catholic High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. West Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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