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St. Joseph Catholic High School

  • LocationHuntington, WV
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 99 students
Official website

St. Joseph Central Catholic High School is a private Catholic school for grades 9 through 12 in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, and its handbook says it exists to educate the body, mind and soul in the Catholic tradition. Theology is required in each high school year (Theology A through D). The 2026-27 handbook includes a Mass schedule block in its bell schedule, and a student music ministry sings at school Mass.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Joseph Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Joseph Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church: 0.3 mi2St. Ann's Catholic church: 1.2 mi3Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic Church: 2.1 mi4St. Joseph Catholic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 1304 6th Avenue, Huntington
  2. Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 828 15th Street, Huntington
  3. St. Ann's Catholic church — 1.2 mi
  4. Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 545 Norway Avenue, Huntington

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 (School Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook | St. Joseph Central Catholic High Schoolstjosephhs.org/download/575284?tmstv=1791857852 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Schedule B: Mass Schedule Block”
      The 2026-27 bell schedule includes a Mass schedule block; the days it is used are not stated.
    2. Clubs | St. Joseph Central Catholic High Schoolstjosephhs.org/students-and-parents/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Join St. Joseph High School Music Ministry!”
      Music Ministry is a student group for school Mass music.
  • 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 (School Masses are confirmed. The staff page lists the pastor under administration, not as chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook | St. Joseph Central Catholic High Schoolstjosephhs.org/download/575284?tmstv=1791857852 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Schedule B: Mass Schedule Block”
      The 2026-27 bell schedule includes a Mass schedule block; the days it is used are not stated.
    2. Staff | St. Joseph Central Catholic High Schoolstjosephhs.org/general-information/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev. Monsignor Dean G. Borgmeyer Pastor”
      No chaplain is named on the staff page; the priest listed is the pastor.
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 (Computed as full-year equivalents: Theology A, B, C and D are four year-long courses worth 4 credits in total, one for each of grades 9 through 12. Theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions and Graduation Requirements | St. Joseph Central Catholic High Schoolstjosephhs.org/download/574985?tmstv=1791857850 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology: A, B, C, D (4 credits)”
      Theology A, B, C and D are required for grades 9 through 12, totaling 4 credits.
      “Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12”
      The theology sequence is taken in grades 9 through 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot 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.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsNot 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.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The only faith-related student group on the clubs page is Music Ministry, which sings at school Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | St. Joseph Central Catholic High Schoolstjosephhs.org/students-and-parents/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Join St. Joseph High School Music Ministry!”
      Music Ministry is a student group for school Mass music.
      “The St. Joe Key Club meets every Thursday in the gymnasium.”
      Key Club meets every Thursday in the gymnasium.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Students must complete 18 service hours each year, which totals 72 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hour Opportunities | St. Joseph Central Catholic High Schoolstjosephhs.org/students-and-parents/service-hour-requirements · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “At St. Joseph Central Catholic High School, students are required to complete 18 service hours each year.”
      Students must complete 18 service hours 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.
    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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required in each high school year, Theology A through D, totaling 4 credits.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions and Graduation Requirements | St. Joseph Central Catholic High Schoolstjosephhs.org/download/574985?tmstv=1791857850 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology: A, B, C, D (4 credits)”
      Theology A, B, C and D are required for grades 9 through 12, totaling 4 credits.
      “Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12”
      The theology sequence is taken in grades 9 through 12.
  • Students must complete 18 service hours each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hour Opportunities | St. Joseph Central Catholic High Schoolstjosephhs.org/students-and-parents/service-hour-requirements · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “At St. Joseph Central Catholic High School, students are required to complete 18 service hours each year.”
      Students must complete 18 service hours each year.
  • A student Music Ministry sings or plays at school Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | St. Joseph Central Catholic High Schoolstjosephhs.org/students-and-parents/clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We sing/play from the balcony during school Mass to help lead the congregation downstairs.”
      The Music Ministry sings or plays during school Mass.
      “Join St. Joseph High School Music Ministry!”
      Music Ministry is a student group for school Mass music.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 1

  • Key ClubOn campus
    Thursdays
    Student-led service club that meets every Thursday in the gymnasium.
    stjosephhs.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Music Ministry
    Meets at 7:45 a.m. on Mass mornings
    Students sing or play from the church balcony during school Mass to help lead the congregation.
    stjosephhs.org, stjosephhs.org, stjosephhs.org
  • Altar servers and choir for Masses
    Service opportunity: the pastor asks for altar servers for various Masses and for choir members, who are trained at the church.
    stjosephhs.org

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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.
96 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.0 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Wheeling-Charleston, WV
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)99
Students in grades 9–1299
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio8.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
SettingCity

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

Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston

The Most Reverend Evelio Menjívar-Ayala, Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Joseph

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

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