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St. Joseph High School

  • LocationMetuchen, NJ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 571 students
  • SponsorBrothers of the Sacred Heart

All-male

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Saint Joseph High School is a Catholic college-preparatory high school for young men in Metuchen, New Jersey, run in the Catholic tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. Four years of English and theology are required for graduation, and the theology sequence includes Catholic social teaching. Campus Ministry, a Respect Life Club and JusticeworX service trips are listed.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Joseph High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCor Jesu Chapel: 0.1 mi1Saint Francis of Assisi Cathedral: 0.7 mi2Saint Helena Roman Catholic Church: 2.3 mi3Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church: 2.7 mi4Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High School: 0.1 miSt. Joseph High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Cor Jesu Chapel — 0.1 mi
  2. Saint Francis of Assisi Cathedral — 0.7 mi · 548 Main Street, Metuchen
  3. Saint Helena Roman Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 950 Grove Avenue, Edison
  4. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 200 Randolph Avenue, South Plainfield

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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses 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.
    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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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 profile lists four years and 20 credits of English and Theology as a graduation requirement. This is from the 2025-26 profile, the newest school profile published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Profile 2025-2026 | Saint Joseph High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1768422354/stjoesorg/fzhbsa3c7t3mmukjtzhl/SchoolProfile202521.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 years/20 credits: English and Theology”
      Four years of English and theology are required for graduation.
  • 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 (Theology IV, Morality and Catholic Social Teaching, is counted as the ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology IV Morality and Catholic Social Teaching”
      Theology IV covers morality and Catholic social teaching.
  • 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 (The school's religious values statement says Christian values are inherent in all disciplines.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Values | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/about/religious-values · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christian values are inherent in all disciplines.”
      The school states that Christian values are inherent in all disciplines.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Kairos retreats are registered for the classes of 2027 and 2028 (seniors and juniors in 2026-27).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Kairos Retreat Registration | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/student-life/kairos-retreat-registration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Class of*required 2027 2028”
      Kairos retreat registration is open to the classes of 2027 and 2028.
      “All retreats are held at Saint John Paul II Youth Retreat Center in Kearney, NJ.”
      Kairos retreats are held at Saint John Paul II Youth Retreat Center in Kearney, NJ, on dates in the 2026-27 school year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus ministry staff member is named as moderator. Other ministry staff may not be counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/fs/pages/507 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Moderator: Mrs. Coudriet”
      Mrs. Coudriet is the moderator of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Campus Ministry and the Respect Life Club are listed together under the school's Service / Spiritual clubs category.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We base our Campus Ministry program on the belief that each person has unique gifts from God”
      Campus Ministry is the school's faith-based ministry program.
    2. Clubs & Activities | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service / Spiritual Academic Clubs Astronomy Club Computer Club”
      The clubs list places Campus Ministry, JusticeworX and the Respect Life Club under Service / Spiritual.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology IV, Morality and Catholic Social Teaching, is one of the four required theology courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology IV Morality and Catholic Social Teaching”
      Theology IV covers morality and Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Respect Life Club | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/fs/pages/511 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “we go to the respect life rally in Washington DC and support local chapters”
      The Respect Life Club discusses respect life issues, supports a life choices resource center in Metuchen, and goes to the respect life rally in Washington, D.C.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. JusticeworX | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/fs/pages/510 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the week long service trips over the summer and during Easter Break”
      JusticeworX offers week-long service trips over the summer and during Easter break, with the Center for FaithJustice.

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

Strengths

  • Four years of English and theology are required for graduation, and the theology sequence includes a course on Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. School Profile 2025-2026 | Saint Joseph High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1768422354/stjoesorg/fzhbsa3c7t3mmukjtzhl/SchoolProfile202521.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 years/20 credits: English and Theology”
      Four years of English and theology are required for graduation.
    2. Curriculum | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology IV Morality and Catholic Social Teaching”
      Theology IV covers morality and Catholic social teaching.
  • Clubs include a Respect Life Club and JusticeworX service trips, and Kairos retreats are offered to upperclassmen.
    Sources (3)
    1. Respect Life Club | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/fs/pages/511 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “we go to the respect life rally in Washington DC and support local chapters”
      The Respect Life Club discusses respect life issues, supports a life choices resource center in Metuchen, and goes to the respect life rally in Washington, D.C.
    2. JusticeworX | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/fs/pages/510 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the week long service trips over the summer and during Easter Break”
      JusticeworX offers week-long service trips over the summer and during Easter break, with the Center for FaithJustice.
    3. Kairos Retreat Registration | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/student-life/kairos-retreat-registration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Class of*required 2027 2028”
      Kairos retreat registration is open to the classes of 2027 and 2028.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High School

  • Address: 145 Plainfield Ave., Metuchen, NJ 08840
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Retreats 1

  • Kairos retreatOff campus
    2026-27 dates include October 20-23, November 15-18, February 9-12 and March 21-24
    Student retreats at Saint John Paul II Youth Retreat Center in Kearney, New Jersey. The cost is $250, with a limited number of places.
    stjoes.org, stjoes.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry club
    Meets twice per month
    Responsible for spirituality, outreach and service. Students can join the activities they choose.
    stjoes.org, stjoes.org

Service 2

  • Respect Life Club
    Twice monthly, on Mondays
    Discusses respect life issues for all human life, supports a life choices resource center in Metuchen, and goes to the respect life rally in Washington, D.C.
    stjoes.org
  • JusticeworX
    Week-long trips over the summer and during Easter break
    Sign-up service opportunities through the year, with the Center for FaithJustice. Meets monthly.
    stjoes.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 | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We base our Campus Ministry program on the belief that each person has unique gifts from God”
    Campus Ministry is the school's faith-based ministry program.
    “We base our Campus Ministry program on the belief that each person has unique gifts from God”
    Campus Ministry is the school's faith-based ministry program.
    “145 Plainfield Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840”
    The school and its campus ministry are at 145 Plainfield Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840.
  2. Campus Ministry | Saint Joseph High Schoolstjoes.org/fs/pages/507 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Moderator: Mrs. Coudriet”
    Mrs. Coudriet is the moderator of Campus Ministry.

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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.
85 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.13.3 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
DioceseDiocese of Metuchen, NJ
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)571
Students in grades 9–12571
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio13.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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

Diocese of Metuchen

The see is currently vacant. The Very Reverend Jonathan Toborowsky, Diocesan Administrator.

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

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Questions families ask

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

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