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St. Joseph Seminary

Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12

Rathdrum, ID

15384 N Church Rd, Rathdrum, ID 83858

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only all-boys school in Rathdrum
  • Serving families in Rathdrum since at least 2011

In Rathdrum, Idaho, St. Joseph Seminary is an independent Catholic school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 12 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 200% since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Diocese of Boise. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Idaho has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
12
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of Catholic high schools nationwide (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 99% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    4’11–125’13–144’15–164’17–189’19–209’21–2212’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    71
    93
    101
    113
    124

    Student body

    White83%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Asian8%

    Help paying tuition in Idaho

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

    What grades does St. Joseph Seminary serve?

    St. Joseph Seminary serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend St. Joseph Seminary?

    About 12 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph Seminary?

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

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