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Catholic high school

Mount St. Joseph Academy

  • LocationFlourtown, PA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 478 students

All-female

Official website

Mount Saint Joseph Academy is a Catholic college preparatory school for girls in grades 9 through 12, in Flourtown, Pennsylvania, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia. Its campus ministry offers grade-level retreats, a senior Unitas retreat, daily prayer, monthly liturgies, and service programs that include an immersion in Camden, New Jersey.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Mount St. Joseph Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Mother of Consolation Church: 1.4 mi1Saint Philip Neri Church: 2.3 mi2Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 2.4 mi3Immaculate Heart of Mary: 2.4 mi4Holy Cross Catholic Church: 2.9 mi5Campus Ministry, Mount Saint Joseph Academy: 0.0 miMount St. Joseph Academy (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Mother of Consolation Church — 1.4 mi · 9 East Chestnut Hill Avenue, Philadelphia
  2. Saint Philip Neri Church — 2.3 mi · 437 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill
  3. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 2.4 mi
  4. Immaculate Heart of Mary — 2.4 mi · 819 Cathedral Road, Philadelphia
  5. Holy Cross Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 154 East Mount Airy Avenue, Philadelphia

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The one published class Mass is the Junior Ring Mass, held for the junior class, which the Mount's history page describes as a yearly tradition.)
    Sources (1)
    1. History & Tradition | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/about/history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior Ring Mass: A Mass and Ceremony in which Juniors receive their class rings, hosted by the Parents Association.”
      A class Mass for juniors is held as part of the Mount's traditions.
      “The Mount celebrates many unforgettable traditions and events each year”
      The Junior Ring Mass is described as one of the traditions celebrated each year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (The campus minister is a lay staff member.)
    Sources (1)
    1. History & Tradition | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/about/history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior Ring Mass: A Mass and Ceremony in which Juniors receive their class rings, hosted by the Parents Association.”
      A class Mass for juniors is held as part of the Mount's traditions.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The theology page says a minimum of 4 credits in theology is required for graduation. The credit tracker lists Religion at 4 credits and English at 4 credits. English is taught in each of the four years; a year-long course is 1 credit and theology is taken in every grade (four year-long courses).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/academics/curriculum/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A minimum of 4 credits in Theology is required for graduation.”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
    2. Credit Tracker | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/uploaded/Academics/creditTracker.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 4 credits English 4 credits”
      The credit tracker lists four credits of religion and four credits of English across grades 9 to 12.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The theology department lists Christian Social Ethics and Catholic Bioethics among its courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/academics/curriculum/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Bioethics Read More about Catholic Bioethics”
      Catholic Bioethics is a theology course offered by the school.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Grade-level retreats for a day are offered, and the history page says each grade has its own retreat. Seniors also take the Unitas retreat.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, we offer transformative retreat experiences, including grade-level retreats for a day and a culminating senior overnight Unitas retreat.”
      Campus ministry offers grade-level retreats for a day and a senior overnight Unitas retreat.
    2. History & Tradition | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/about/history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats: Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors join together as a group in prayer and service. Each grade has its own retreat.”
      Each grade has its own retreat.
      “UNITAS Retreat: Seniors participate in UNITAS retreat, an off-site, three-day spiritual retreat.”
      Seniors take the UNITAS retreat, an off-site, three-day spiritual retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional ministry staff member is named: the campus minister. The pages reviewed name no other campus ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Please contact Mr. Charlie Bates, our Campus Minister.”
      The campus minister is Mr. Charlie Bates; no priest chaplain is named on the campus ministry page.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily prayer and monthly liturgies are open to all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All members of our school community are welcome to participate in monthly liturgies, daily prayer, Communion Services and, regardless of their faith background.”
      Students may take part in monthly liturgies and daily prayer.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The campus ministry offers a summer service immersion at the Romero Center in Camden, New Jersey, and a spring immersion program on the Arizona/Mexico border. Weekly off-campus service projects are offered in Philadelphia and Flourtown.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Travel | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/community/student-life/travel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “during the summer, the Romero Center in Camden, NJ offers a service immersion program, while a similar program is available in the spring at the Arizona/Mexico border.”
      Students can take part in a summer service immersion in Camden and a spring immersion on the Arizona/Mexico border.
      “Every week, students can take part in off-campus service projects in Philadelphia and Flourtown.”
      Weekly off-campus service projects are available in Philadelphia and Flourtown.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Campus ministry offers daily prayer and monthly liturgies that all students are welcome to join.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All members of our school community are welcome to participate in monthly liturgies, daily prayer, Communion Services and, regardless of their faith background.”
      Students may take part in monthly liturgies and daily prayer.
  • Every grade has its own retreat, and seniors take the Unitas retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. History & Tradition | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/about/history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats: Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors join together as a group in prayer and service. Each grade has its own retreat.”
      Each grade has its own retreat.
      “UNITAS Retreat: Seniors participate in UNITAS retreat, an off-site, three-day spiritual retreat.”
      Seniors take the UNITAS retreat, an off-site, three-day spiritual retreat.
  • Students can take part in service immersions in Camden, New Jersey and on the Arizona/Mexico border, and in weekly service projects.
    Sources (1)
    1. Travel | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/community/student-life/travel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “during the summer, the Romero Center in Camden, NJ offers a service immersion program, while a similar program is available in the spring at the Arizona/Mexico border.”
      Students can take part in a summer service immersion in Camden and a spring immersion on the Arizona/Mexico border.
      “Every week, students can take part in off-campus service projects in Philadelphia and Flourtown.”
      Weekly off-campus service projects are available in Philadelphia and Flourtown.

Concerns

  • Theology is required for four credits, one year-long course in each grade.
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/academics/curriculum/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A minimum of 4 credits in Theology is required for graduation.”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
    2. Credit Tracker | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/uploaded/Academics/creditTracker.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 4 credits English 4 credits”
      The credit tracker lists four credits of religion and four credits of English across grades 9 to 12.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Mount Saint Joseph Academy

  • Address: 120 West Wissahickon Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031-1899
  • Location: On campus

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Source: msjacad.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, msjacad.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 4 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Unitas senior retreatOff campus
    An off-site, three-day spiritual retreat for seniors.
    msjacad.org, msjacad.org
  • Grade-level retreats
    Retreats for a day, one for each grade, where students pray and serve together.
    msjacad.org, msjacad.org

Service 3

  • Romero Center service immersion, Camden, NJOff campus
    Summer
    Service immersion program at the Romero Center in Camden, New Jersey.
    msjacad.org
  • Arizona/Mexico border service immersionOff campus
    Spring
    Service immersion program on the Arizona/Mexico border.
    msjacad.org
  • Weekly off-campus service projectsOff campus
    Weekly
    Off-campus service projects in Philadelphia and Flourtown, open to students every week.
    msjacad.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Junior Ring Mass
    Junior year (date not published)
    A Mass and ceremony at which juniors receive their class rings, hosted by the Parents Association.
    msjacad.org, msjacad.org
  • Liturgy Service Team
    Students serve on a team that helps with the school's liturgies.
    msjacad.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Please contact Mr. Charlie Bates, our Campus Minister.”
    The campus minister is Mr. Charlie Bates; no priest chaplain is named on the campus ministry page.
    “All members of our school community are welcome to participate in monthly liturgies, daily prayer, Communion Services and, regardless of their faith background.”
    Students may take part in monthly liturgies and daily prayer.
    “Please contact Mr. Charlie Bates, our Campus Minister.”
    The campus minister is Mr. Charlie Bates; no priest chaplain is named on the campus ministry page.
  2. Contact Us | Mount Saint Joseph Academymsjacad.org/about/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mount Saint Joseph Academy 120 West Wissahickon Avenue Flourtown, PA 19031-1899”
    The school's address is 120 West Wissahickon Avenue, Flourtown, Pennsylvania.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
98 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9.1 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Philadelphia, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)478
Students in grades 9–12478
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio9.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

The Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: catholicchurchofphila.org, catholicchurchofphila.org, catholicchurchofphila.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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