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St. Joseph Academy

  • UbicaciónBrownsville, TX
  • Tipo y tamañoEscuela parroquial · Grados 7–12 · 460 estudiantes
  • PatrocinadorMarist Brothers of the Schools
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Saint Joseph Academy in Brownsville is a Catholic college preparatory school conducted by the Marist Brothers. Its faith formation program states that daily communal prayer is promoted, a school Mass is celebrated in the Student Center once a month, and every grade has a retreat.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

Map of St. Joseph Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miMary, Mother of the Church Catholic Church: 0.9 mi1Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church: 1.0 mi3Immaculate Conception Cathedral: 1.1 mi4Saint Luke Catholic Church: 1.7 mi5Holy Family Catholic Church: 1.7 mi6Marist Education and Campus Ministry (Faith Formation): 0.1 miSt. Joseph Academy (campus)N1 mi
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  1. Mary, Mother of the Church Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 1914 Barnard Road, Brownsville
  2. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 555 West Saint Francis Street, Brownsville
  3. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 1200 Lincoln Street, Brownsville
  4. Immaculate Conception Cathedral — 1.1 mi · 1218 East Jefferson Street, Brownsville
  5. Saint Luke Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 2800 Rockwell Drive, Brownsville
  6. Holy Family Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 2308 East Tyler Street, Brownsville

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de fe

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

N/AVida sacramental: información insuficiente. Las fuentes oficiales todavía no cubren lo suficiente para calificarla.

Vida sacramental

Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales cubren menos del 60 % de esta área.

  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarMensual (The faith formation page says the Mass is celebrated in the Student Center once a month. It is recorded at the frequency stated.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Communal prayer experiences are promoted daily. Celebration of the Mass is offered in the Student Center once a month. Local priests from the Brownsville Diocese volunteer their time to lead the school community in prayer.”
      Communal prayer is promoted daily; a Mass is celebrated in the Student Center monthly; local diocesan priests volunteer to lead prayer.
  • Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Misa diaria disponible para los estudiantes en el campusInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Confesión disponible para los estudiantes durante el año escolarInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSacerdote visitante o compartido (Local priests from the Brownsville Diocese volunteer to lead the school community in prayer.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Communal prayer experiences are promoted daily. Celebration of the Mass is offered in the Student Center once a month. Local priests from the Brownsville Diocese volunteer their time to lead the school community in prayer.”
      Communal prayer is promoted daily; a Mass is celebrated in the Student Center monthly; local diocesan priests volunteer to lead prayer.
ATeología y plan de estudios: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Teología y plan de estudios

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Años de teología o religión requeridosCuatro años (Required Religious Studies courses are listed for grades 9 through 12, one per grade; four years. Each grade is counted as one full year. Theology is taken in every high school grade.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Religious Studies | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/academic-courses/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies 9 – Sacred Scripture Religious Studies 10 - Church and Worship Religious Studies 11 – Social Justice Religious Studies 12 Call to Ministry”
      High school Religious Studies courses are listed for grades 9 through 12.
  • Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Los cursos de teología siguen el Marco Curricular de la USCCBInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Se ofrece un curso de filosofía, apologética o éticaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Sí (The academics page says the curriculum is centered around Roman Catholicism.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Academics | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our curriculum is centered around Roman Catholicism and focuses on a comprehensive understanding of the Catholic faith”
      The school states its curriculum is centered on Roman Catholicism and the Catholic faith.
ACultura del campus: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Cultura del campus

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    RetirosUn retiro para cada grado (The retreat page describes an annual retreat for each student and lists a retreat for grades 7 through 12, including the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Faith Formation Retreats | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/faith-formation/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our retreat program is designed to provide an annual reflective experience for each student.”
      The school's retreat program gives every student an annual retreat.
      “In 11th grade, juniors participate in an Encounter Christ retreat”
      Juniors attend an Encounter Christ retreat.
      “Upperclassman retreats are extended 3-day overnight experiences, spent off campus in retreat centers outside of Brownsville.”
      Upperclass retreats are three-day overnight retreats held off campus.
  • Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Personal de pastoralInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Grupos o clubes estudiantiles de inspiración religiosaDos o más (Two or more faith-based student groups are listed: the Scripture Club and Marist Youth.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Scripture Club | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/clubs-and-activities/scripture-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Scripture Club is open to all students in grades 7-12 who enjoy discussing and learning about Sacred Scripture in an informal setting.”
      The Scripture Club meets for students in grades 7 through 12 to discuss Sacred Scripture.
    2. Marist Youth | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/faith-formation/marist-youth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Marist Youth Leadership Team puts together several events throughout the school year to enrich the experience of spirituality among all members of our community.”
      A student Marist Youth group runs spiritual events during the school year.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Oración diaria y vida litúrgica integradas en la jornada escolarSí (The school states that communal prayer is promoted daily, and that school begins with prayer each morning.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Faith Formation | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Communal prayer experiences are promoted daily. Celebration of the Mass is offered in the Student Center once a month. Local priests from the Brownsville Diocese volunteer their time to lead the school community in prayer.”
      Communal prayer is promoted daily; a Mass is celebrated in the Student Center monthly; local diocesan priests volunteer to lead prayer.
    2. Frequently Asked Questions | St. Joe Lifesja.us/st-joe-life/parental-involvement/frequently-asked-questions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School begins with prayer promptly at 8:25am.”
      The school day begins with prayer.
BServicio y doctrina social católica: Buena (calificación B): de 70 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Servicio y doctrina social católica

81 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Horas de servicio obligatoriasMenos de 40 horas (Students must complete a required amount of service each grade level each semester. The hours are not counted.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Community Service | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/faith-formation/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students will be required to perform the required amount of hours of service per grade level each semester.”
      Community service is required each grade level each semester; the hours are not stated.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaSí (The required Religious Studies course outcomes include applying Roman Catholic teaching to personal and social issues. Religious Studies 11 is titled Social Justice. The outcome statement is the basis.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Faith Formation | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a result of the required course of study in Religious Studies, students will: Know and love Jesus Christ. Apply Roman Catholic teaching to the analysis of personal and social issues.”
      Required Religious Studies is expected to teach students to apply Roman Catholic teaching to personal and social issues.
    2. Religious Studies | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/academic-courses/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies 9 – Sacred Scripture Religious Studies 10 - Church and Worship Religious Studies 11 – Social Justice Religious Studies 12 Call to Ministry”
      High school Religious Studies courses are listed for grades 9 through 12.
  • Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)Sí (The Marist Day of Service, a monthly hot meal project and the Marist Youth service events are listed.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Marist Youth | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/clubs-and-activities/marist-youth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For the Marist Day of Service, SJA students and faculty spend a Saturday serving the community”
      The school holds a Marist Day of Service in which students serve the community.
    2. Good Neighbor Service Project | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/clubs-and-activities/good-neighbor-service-project · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On the fourth Thursday of each month, we provide a hot meal to needy individuals at Good Neighbor Settlement House”
      A monthly service project serves hot meals on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

  • Religious Studies courses are listed in every high school grade, and the school states its curriculum is centered on Roman Catholicism.
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Religious Studies | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/academic-courses/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies 9 – Sacred Scripture Religious Studies 10 - Church and Worship Religious Studies 11 – Social Justice Religious Studies 12 Call to Ministry”
      High school Religious Studies courses are listed for grades 9 through 12.
    2. Academics | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our curriculum is centered around Roman Catholicism and focuses on a comprehensive understanding of the Catholic faith”
      The school states its curriculum is centered on Roman Catholicism and the Catholic faith.
  • Every high school grade has a retreat, and the retreats are described on the school's retreat page.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Faith Formation Retreats | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/faith-formation/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our retreat program is designed to provide an annual reflective experience for each student.”
      The school's retreat program gives every student an annual retreat.
      “In 11th grade, juniors participate in an Encounter Christ retreat”
      Juniors attend an Encounter Christ retreat.
      “Upperclassman retreats are extended 3-day overnight experiences, spent off campus in retreat centers outside of Brownsville.”
      Upperclass retreats are three-day overnight retreats held off campus.
  • Faith and service groups are listed, including the Scripture Club and Marist Youth, and the school runs service projects each month.
    Fuentes (3)
    1. Scripture Club | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/clubs-and-activities/scripture-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Scripture Club is open to all students in grades 7-12 who enjoy discussing and learning about Sacred Scripture in an informal setting.”
      The Scripture Club meets for students in grades 7 through 12 to discuss Sacred Scripture.
    2. Marist Youth | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/faith-formation/marist-youth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Marist Youth Leadership Team puts together several events throughout the school year to enrich the experience of spirituality among all members of our community.”
      A student Marist Youth group runs spiritual events during the school year.
    3. Good Neighbor Service Project | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/clubs-and-activities/good-neighbor-service-project · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On the fourth Thursday of each month, we provide a hot meal to needy individuals at Good Neighbor Settlement House”
      A monthly service project serves hot meals on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Inquietudes

  • Service is required.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Community Service | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/faith-formation/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students will be required to perform the required amount of hours of service per grade level each semester.”
      Community service is required each grade level each semester; the hours are not stated.

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Inicio de la pastoral universitaria

Marist Education and Campus Ministry (Faith Formation)

  • Dirección: 101 Saint Joseph Drive, Brownsville, TX 78520
  • Distancia desde el campus: 0.1 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)

Ver en el mapa ↗

Fuente: sja.us, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sja.us, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

8 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 3 fuera del campus, 5 sin ubicación publicada

Retiros 1

  • Grade-level retreatsFuera del campus
    Annual retreat for each grade. Grades 7 through 10 have one-day retreats at a local Catholic retreat center in Brownsville; grade 11 has an Encounter Christ retreat; upperclass retreats are three-day overnights off campus.
    sja.us, sja.us, sja.us

Servicio 3

  • Marist Day of ServiceFuera del campus
    Annual, on a Saturday
    Students and faculty serve the community at local agencies and sites.
    sja.us
  • Good Neighbor Service ProjectFuera del campus
    Fourth Thursday of each month
    A monthly hot-meal service project at Good Neighbor Settlement House.
    sja.us
  • Community service requirement
    A required amount of service each grade level each semester, with approved service sites listed through the Religious Studies teacher.
    sja.us

Formación en la fe 1

  • Scripture Club
    Open to students in grades 7 to 12; meets biweekly to discuss Scripture passages.
    sja.us

Clubes y grupos 1

  • Marist Youth
    A student group that runs spiritual and service events, including the freshman Marist retreat and the Marist Day of Service.
    sja.us, sja.us

Liturgia y oración 1

  • Baccalaureate Mass
    At graduation
    The school's Baccalaureate Mass, held as part of the year's Marist awards.
    sja.us

Otra 1

  • Pastoral universitaria
    Offers grade level retreats, communal prayer experiences and service opportunities.
    sja.us

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Pastoral universitaria

Fuentes (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/clubs-and-activities/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry strives to help the Saint Joseph Academy community live out the charism of the brothers”
    Campus Ministry offers grade level retreats, prayer experiences and service opportunities.
    “Campus Ministry strives to help the Saint Joseph Academy community live out the charism of the brothers”
    Campus Ministry offers grade level retreats, prayer experiences and service opportunities.
  2. Religious Studies | Saint Joseph Academysja.us/academic-courses/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “101 Saint Joseph Drive Brownsville, Texas 78520”
    The school's address is 101 Saint Joseph Drive, Brownsville, Texas 78520.

Comuníquese

Datos de contacto de Mary Beth Martin (Religious Studies Department Chair (faith formation page)) and 2 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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Excelencia académica

AExcelencia académica: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.
100 de 100
De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

  • Graduados que van a universidades de cuatro años 75% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 75% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.100%
  • Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 25% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.6.7 to 1

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica. Los datos federales sobre escuelas secundarias privadas se limitan a estas dos medidas.

Fuente: NCES Private School Survey (año escolar 2023–24)

Datos de la escuela

TipoEscuela parroquial
DiócesisDiócesis de Brownsville, TX
Grados7–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)460
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12319
Mixta o de un solo sexoMixta
Proporción estudiantes-maestro6.7 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años100%
EntornoCiudad

Fuente: archivo de uso público del NCES Private School Survey 23-24 (año escolar 2023–24). La tasa de ingreso a la universidad y la proporción estudiante-maestro alimentan Excelencia académica; nada de aquí cambia las calificaciones de fe.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de Brownsville

Mons. Daniel E. Flores, obispo de Brownsville

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is St. Joseph Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Joseph Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Brownsville. Its sponsor is Marist Brothers of the Schools.
What is St. Joseph Academy’s Compass Score?
95 de 100 (calificación A). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.
Is St. Joseph Academy Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Joseph Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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