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St. Joseph Catholic School

  • LocationBryan, TX
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades PK–12 · 301 students
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St. Joseph Catholic School in Bryan, Texas, serves pre-K through grade 12, and its high school is on the Secondary Campus at 600 South Coulter Drive. The school says its community gathers for weekly Mass, that all-school prayer services are held weekly and offer opportunities for Adoration and Reconciliation, and that theology is required for four years.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Joseph Catholic School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Joseph Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Saint Anthony Catholic Church: 0.8 mi2Santa Teresa Catholic Church: 1.6 mi3Secondary Campus chapel and Ministry Leadership Team: 0.1 miSt. Joseph Catholic School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 600 East 26th Street, Bryan
  2. Saint Anthony Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 306 South Parker Avenue, Bryan
  3. Santa Teresa Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 1212 Lucky Street, Bryan

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.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Weekly Mass for the school community, as the school's Faith Formation page states.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The school community gathers for a variety of liturgical celebrations, including weekly Mass.”
      The school community has weekly Mass.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is offered as an opportunity within the weekly prayer services.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All-school prayer services are held weekly at our Elementary and Secondary Campuses. The SJCS community celebrates thanksgiving, Advent, Lent and the Resurrection through these student-driven, community prayer services in the chapel (Secondary) and Cafeteria or Gym (Elementary). These prayer services offer opportunities for Adoration, Reconciliation, rosaries, guest speakers and more.”
      All-school prayer services are held weekly in the Secondary chapel, and they offer opportunities for Adoration and Reconciliation.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is offered as an opportunity within the weekly prayer services.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All-school prayer services are held weekly at our Elementary and Secondary Campuses. The SJCS community celebrates thanksgiving, Advent, Lent and the Resurrection through these student-driven, community prayer services in the chapel (Secondary) and Cafeteria or Gym (Elementary). These prayer services offer opportunities for Adoration, Reconciliation, rosaries, guest speakers and more.”
      All-school prayer services are held weekly in the Secondary chapel, and they offer opportunities for Adoration and Reconciliation.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Weekly Mass is confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The school community gathers for a variety of liturgical celebrations, including weekly Mass.”
      The school community has weekly Mass.
ATheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The school requires four years of core classes including Theology; Theology is taken in every grade (9 through 12).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “St. Joseph requires four years of all core classes (Math, English, Science, History, and Theology).”
      Students must take four years of Theology to graduate.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Across all grade levels, our integration of faith and academics ensures that students grow not only in knowledge but also in character and spirit.”
      The school states that faith is integrated with academics across all grade levels.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The school runs class retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our class retreats help students come closer to Christ and to bond with their classmates. SJCS is committed to the faith formation of its students, and class retreats are an integral part of their formation. Class retreats are led by the Ministry Leadership Team.”
      The school runs class retreats led by the Ministry Leadership Team.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-based student groups: the Ministry Leadership Team and Eagles 4 Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Extracurriculars | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/extracurriculars · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Eagles 4 Life is committed to protecting and proclaiming the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. Sponsored by Mrs. Barry, students participate in annual events such as the Buddy Walk and traveling to the State Capitol in Austin to attend the March for Life.”
      Eagles 4 Life is a school pro-life club with an annual March for Life trip to the State Capitol in Austin.
      “The MLT at St. Joseph Catholic School is a group of sophomores through seniors who serve as missionaries dedicated to support and care for St. Joseph students, as well as provide opportunities for growth, leadership and an encounter with Jesus.”
      The Ministry Leadership Team is a faith-based student group for sophomores through seniors.
  • 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.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required service is 20 hours in grade 9 and 25 hours in each of grades 10 through 12, 95 hours across high school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/servicehours · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “9th grade = 20 hours 10th grade and 11th grade = 25 hours 12th grade = 25 hours with required writing component”
      Required service is 20 hours in grade 9 and 25 hours in each of grades 10 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.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Eagles 4 Life is a school club; it has an annual trip to the State Capitol in Austin for the March for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Extracurriculars | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/extracurriculars · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Eagles 4 Life is committed to protecting and proclaiming the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. Sponsored by Mrs. Barry, students participate in annual events such as the Buddy Walk and traveling to the State Capitol in Austin to attend the March for Life.”
      Eagles 4 Life is a school pro-life club with an annual March for Life trip to the State Capitol in Austin.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school's own required Student Service Program states justice as one of its aims. Optional service opportunities from its suggested list are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/servicehours · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Become conscious of and committed to a life of justice and service.”
      The required Student Service Program states that students will become committed to a life of justice and service.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required for four years of high school.
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “St. Joseph requires four years of all core classes (Math, English, Science, History, and Theology).”
      Students must take four years of Theology to graduate.
  • The school community has weekly Mass, and all-school prayer services are held weekly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The school community gathers for a variety of liturgical celebrations, including weekly Mass.”
      The school community has weekly Mass.
      “All-school prayer services are held weekly at our Elementary and Secondary Campuses. The SJCS community celebrates thanksgiving, Advent, Lent and the Resurrection through these student-driven, community prayer services in the chapel (Secondary) and Cafeteria or Gym (Elementary). These prayer services offer opportunities for Adoration, Reconciliation, rosaries, guest speakers and more.”
      All-school prayer services are held weekly in the Secondary chapel, and they offer opportunities for Adoration and Reconciliation.
  • Required service totals 95 hours across grades 9 through 12, and the service program states a justice aim.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/servicehours · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “9th grade = 20 hours 10th grade and 11th grade = 25 hours 12th grade = 25 hours with required writing component”
      Required service is 20 hours in grade 9 and 25 hours in each of grades 10 through 12.
      “Become conscious of and committed to a life of justice and service.”
      The required Student Service Program states that students will become committed to a life of justice and service.
  • Eagles 4 Life, a pro-life club, takes students on an annual March for Life trip.
    Sources (1)
    1. Extracurriculars | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/extracurriculars · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Eagles 4 Life is committed to protecting and proclaiming the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. Sponsored by Mrs. Barry, students participate in annual events such as the Buddy Walk and traveling to the State Capitol in Austin to attend the March for Life.”
      Eagles 4 Life is a school pro-life club with an annual March for Life trip to the State Capitol in Austin.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Secondary Campus chapel and Ministry Leadership Team

  • Address: 600 South Coulter Drive, Bryan, Texas, 77803
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: stjosephschoolbcs.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, csdatx.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 8 location not published

Service 2

  • March for Life trip to the Texas State CapitolOff campus
    Annual
    Students from Eagles 4 Life travel to the State Capitol in Austin to attend the March for Life.
    stjosephschoolbcs.org
  • Student Service Program
    Required community service, with 20 hours in grade 9 and 25 hours in each of grades 10 through 12, tracked by religion teachers.
    stjosephschoolbcs.org, stjosephschoolbcs.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Weekly all-school prayer servicesOn campus
    Weekly
    Student-led prayer services in the Secondary chapel that offer opportunities for Adoration and Reconciliation.
    stjosephschoolbcs.org
  • Weekly Mass
    Weekly
    The school community gathers for weekly Mass; students may serve as altar servers, lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and music ministers.
    stjosephschoolbcs.org
  • Back to School Mass
    Start of each school year
    A special Mass for the whole school community at the start of the school year.
    stjosephschoolbcs.org
  • Feast of St. Joseph Mass
    A special Mass and activities for the Feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of the school.
    stjosephschoolbcs.org

Faith formation 2

  • Ministry Leadership Team
    Throughout the school year
    A group of sophomores through seniors who serve as student missionaries, plan class retreats and prayer opportunities, and hold Bible study.
    stjosephschoolbcs.org, stjosephschoolbcs.org
  • Prayer Pals
    Pairs an elementary student with a secondary student for monthly letters, videos, emails and virtual visits, and a school-wide Mass together.
    stjosephschoolbcs.org

Clubs and groups 1

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats
    Retreats for classes that help students grow closer to Christ and bond with classmates, led by the Ministry Leadership Team.
    stjosephschoolbcs.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 (3)
  1. Extracurriculars | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/extracurriculars · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The MLT at St. Joseph Catholic School is a group of sophomores through seniors who serve as missionaries dedicated to support and care for St. Joseph students, as well as provide opportunities for growth, leadership and an encounter with Jesus.”
    The Ministry Leadership Team is a faith-based student group for sophomores through seniors.
  2. Faith Formation | St. Joseph Catholic Schoolstjosephschoolbcs.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “All-school prayer services are held weekly at our Elementary and Secondary Campuses. The SJCS community celebrates thanksgiving, Advent, Lent and the Resurrection through these student-driven, community prayer services in the chapel (Secondary) and Cafeteria or Gym (Elementary). These prayer services offer opportunities for Adoration, Reconciliation, rosaries, guest speakers and more.”
    All-school prayer services are held weekly in the Secondary chapel, and they offer opportunities for Adoration and Reconciliation.
  3. Schools Map | Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austincsdatx.org/schoolfinder · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “High School - 600 South Coulter Drive, Bryan, Texas, 77803”
    The high school is at 600 South Coulter Drive, Bryan, Texas, 77803.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
60 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.80%
  • 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

TypeParish school
DioceseDiocese of Austin, TX
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)301
Students in grades 9–1278
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges80%
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 Austin

The Most Reverend Daniel E. Garcia, Bishop of Austin

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is St. Joseph Catholic School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Austin.
What is St. Joseph Catholic School’s Compass Score?
83 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is St. Joseph Catholic School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Joseph Catholic School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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