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St. Joseph High School

Diocesan school · Grades 7–12

Ironton, OH

912 S 6th St, Ironton, OH 45638

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in Ohio
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges

In Ironton, Ohio, St. Joseph High School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 59 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of Catholic high schools in Ohio. The school is part of the Diocese of Steubenville. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 178 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
59
Teachers
10.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 19 girls, 40 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
178 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic high schools in Ohio (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of Catholic high schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 44 Catholic high schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    99’11–1283’17–1872’19–2085’21–2259’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    78
    87
    911
    1012
    119
    1212

    Student body

    White97%
    Two or more races3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

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

    What grades does St. Joseph High School serve?

    St. Joseph High School serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend St. Joseph High School?

    About 59 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph High School?

    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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