St Joseph High School

St Joseph High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
145 Plainfield Rd,  Metuchen, NJ
4.1
4.6
514 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$18,079
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
660
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
16
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
96%
Clubs and Activities
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
100%
White
64%
Asian
12.7%
Black
9.3%
Hispanic
6.9%
Two or more races
4.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best All Boys Schools in New Jersey
#19 Best Catholic Schools in New Jersey
#36 Best HS For Athletes in New Jersey
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.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 150 Students
Seton Hall University 80 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 64 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 60 Students
New York University 56 Students
Penn State 54 Students
Princeton University 42 Students
Villanova University 42 Students
The College of New Jersey 41 Students
Northeastern University 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 106 Students
Finance 50 Students
Computer Science 42 Students
Biology 38 Students
Economics 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Marketing 22 Students
Mechanical Engineering 22 Students
Engineering 21 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 98 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/12/2024
It's a brotherhood. The friendships made last farther then just high school. The retreats, activities, trips, clubs, classes. It all brings us together and we are welcome to anyone in the community.
5.0 Parent
10/8/2024
Great school with high academic standards and excellent opportunities for sports and extracurriculars
4.0 Senior
5/20/2024
This high school has prepared me during all 4 years to be ready for the challenges I will face in college. All of the teachers and guidance counselors take a personal interest in your success and will work with students to lead them in the right direction. The environment at Saint Joe's is also very welcoming, with upperclassmen mentoring freshmen and demonstrating the brotherhood that is found throughout the entire school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 7 Reviews
5.0 student
1/12/2024
Class of 2026 writing my review of this high school. I am learning and definitely got smarter in math. Saint Joes has put me ahead of my friends classmates. The teachers here can be amazing, while others tend to be below average/worse. Student life is amazing and school pride is serious. Food is goo...
5.0 other
12/21/2015
When we came for the open house right away, I was impressed with the environment. Very organized!
3.0 student
11/26/2014
Ehh St. Joe's is okay. I think the thing that irritates me most, besides the tuition, is how mediocre St. Joe's is in spite of its arrogance. For Christ's sake, the motto is "Where excellence is a habit, not a goal." The ego that stems from those words alone infuriates me, especially considering a)...
4.0 parent
5/17/2013
Great school! Wonderful atmosphere. My son became much happier here after the public school. BUT, big disappointment - biology teacher. If you are interested in biology - consider other options.

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St Joseph High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 145 Plainfield Rd in Metuchen, in the Metuchen neighborhood. Annual tuition is $18,079. The school has a total enrollment of 514 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. St Joseph High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $814,960. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Metuchen High School, J.P. Stevens High School, and more. Learn more about what Metuchen has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St Joseph High School.

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