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St. Joseph High School

  • LocationNatrona Heights, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 126 students
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St. Joseph High School in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, lists a weekly Mass on Tuesday mornings with Blessed Sacrament Parish, Reconciliation every Tuesday after that Mass, and adoration at the end of each month. Each grade has an on-campus retreat, and the school takes part in the Pennsylvania March for Life and an annual mission group. The school lists religion courses in each grade, and its pages describe the Catholic faith as the goal of all its curriculum.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Joseph High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Ladislaus Church: 0.7 mi1Saints Peter and Paul Church: 1.8 mi2Saint Margaret Mary Church: 2.3 mi3Campus Ministry, St. Joseph High School: 0.0 miSt. Joseph High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Ladislaus Church — 0.7 mi
  2. Saints Peter and Paul Church — 1.8 mi
  3. Saint Margaret Mary Church — 2.3 mi · 3055 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

88 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 (The school's Mass page says it celebrates a weekly Mass on Tuesday mornings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer | Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422368&type=d&pREC_ID=2656997 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We celebrate weekly Mass every Tuesday morning with Blessed Sacrament Parish.”
      The school celebrates a weekly Mass on Tuesday mornings with Blessed Sacrament Parish.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Reconciliation is offered every Tuesday after Mass for students, faculty and staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer | Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422368&type=d&pREC_ID=2656997 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Tuesday after Mass for all students, faculty, and staff of SJHS.”
      Reconciliation is offered every Tuesday after Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The school says it holds adoration at the end of each month during Club WIN time, and that it celebrates adoration as often as it can.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer | Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422368&type=d&pREC_ID=2656997 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We celebrate Adoration as often as we can. During our Club WIN time at the end of each month, SJHS holds adoration.”
      Adoration is held at the end of each month during Club WIN time.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A weekly school Mass is published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer | Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422368&type=d&pREC_ID=2656997 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We celebrate weekly Mass every Tuesday morning with Blessed Sacrament Parish.”
      The school celebrates a weekly Mass on Tuesday mornings with Blessed Sacrament Parish.
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 graduation requirements list 4 credits of religion. The core curriculum lists a religion course in each of the four high school years; this is counted as four full-year courses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Academics, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422078&type=d&pREC_ID=2767299 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion | 4 | English | 4”
      Four credits of religion are required for graduation.
    2. Core Curriculum | Academics, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422078&type=d&pREC_ID=2767310 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion | Christ: The Eternal Word; Christ: Who is Jesus?”
      The freshman core includes religion courses.
      “Sacraments- Discerning Vocation; Catholic Social Justice”
      The senior religion course includes Catholic Social Justice.
  • 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 (The school's stated pillars say spiritual and moral growth is the ultimate goal of all curriculum and programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Discover Your St. Joes | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4421960&type=d&pREC_ID=2656617 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We believe that each person is called to spiritual and moral growth which is the ultimate goal of all curriculum and programs.”
      The school states that spiritual and moral growth is the goal of all curriculum and programs.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The school says each grade has a retreat on campus at no cost, and one off-campus retreat every year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith In Action | Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422368&type=d&pREC_ID=2657000 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each grade has a retreat on campus at SJHS with no cost and one retreat off campus every year.”
      Each grade has an on-campus retreat, and one off-campus retreat is held every year.
  • 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 (Faith-based student groups listed: a Catholic Faith Club, a Liturgical Ministry Team, Men's Ministry and Women's Ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Student Life, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422361&type=d&pREC_ID=2705122 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catholic Faith Club”
      The school lists a Catholic Faith Club among its clubs.
    2. Faith In Action | Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422368&type=d&pREC_ID=2657000 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Men’s Ministry consists of young men learning to become spiritually mature in their faith.”
      Men's Ministry is a student faith group.
      “Any student who wishes to Altar Serve, Lector, or any senior who wishes to be an Extraordinary Minister are invited to join the Liturgical Ministry team.”
      A Liturgical Ministry team of students serves at 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 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 (A senior religion course is titled Catholic Social Justice.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | Academics, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422078&type=d&pREC_ID=2767310 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sacraments- Discerning Vocation; Catholic Social Justice”
      The senior religion course includes Catholic Social Justice.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The school says its students take part annually in the Pennsylvania March for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith In Action | Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422368&type=d&pREC_ID=2657000 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “SJHS students participate annually in the Pennsylvania March for Life”
      Students take part annually in the Pennsylvania March for Life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school says it partners with a mission group every year to provide a pathway of service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith In Action | Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422368&type=d&pREC_ID=2657000 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “SJHS partners with a Mission group every year to provide a pathway of service to those in our community and outside of our community.”
      The school partners with a mission group every year for service.

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

Strengths

  • Each grade has an on-campus retreat, and an off-campus retreat is held every year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith In Action | Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422368&type=d&pREC_ID=2657000 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each grade has a retreat on campus at SJHS with no cost and one retreat off campus every year.”
      Each grade has an on-campus retreat, and one off-campus retreat is held every year.
  • Reconciliation is offered every Tuesday after Mass, and adoration is held monthly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer | Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422368&type=d&pREC_ID=2656997 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Tuesday after Mass for all students, faculty, and staff of SJHS.”
      Reconciliation is offered every Tuesday after Mass.
      “We celebrate Adoration as often as we can. During our Club WIN time at the end of each month, SJHS holds adoration.”
      Adoration is held at the end of each month during Club WIN time.
  • Students take part in the Pennsylvania March for Life and an annual mission group.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith In Action | Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422368&type=d&pREC_ID=2657000 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “SJHS students participate annually in the Pennsylvania March for Life”
      Students take part annually in the Pennsylvania March for Life.
      “SJHS partners with a Mission group every year to provide a pathway of service to those in our community and outside of our community.”
      The school partners with a mission group every year for service.

Concerns

  • The weekly Mass is on Tuesdays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer | Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422368&type=d&pREC_ID=2656997 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We celebrate weekly Mass every Tuesday morning with Blessed Sacrament Parish.”
      The school celebrates a weekly Mass on Tuesday mornings with Blessed Sacrament Parish.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, St. Joseph High School

  • Address: 800 Montana Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Campus Ministry Room

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Source: saintjosephhs.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026, saintjosephhs.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 3

  • Tuesday Lunch Time Bible StudyOn campus
    Tuesdays at lunch
    Students pray with the upcoming Sunday Gospel in the Campus Ministry Room.
    saintjosephhs.com
  • Men's Ministry and Women's Ministry (student ministries)
    Student ministries for young men and young women, described as growing in their faith.
    saintjosephhs.com, saintjosephhs.com
  • Friday Morning Rosary
    Every Friday morning
    Student-led rosary, with a different mystery each week.
    saintjosephhs.com

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Adoration during Club WIN timeOn campus
    End of each month
    Eucharistic adoration held at the school during Club WIN time.
    saintjosephhs.com
  • Liturgical Ministry Team
    Students who altar serve or lector, and seniors who wish to be extraordinary ministers, are invited to join.
    saintjosephhs.com
  • Music Ministry
    Students who sing or play instruments; the team plays for the weekly Masses.
    saintjosephhs.com

Retreats 1

  • Retreats (one on campus for each grade, one off campus each year)On campus
    Each grade has a no-cost retreat on campus, and one retreat off campus every year.
    saintjosephhs.com

Clubs and groups 1

Service 2

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. Sacraments & Prayer | Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422368&type=d&pREC_ID=2656997 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Every Tuesday, students gather in the Campus Ministry Room to pray”
    Students meet at the school's Campus Ministry Room on Tuesdays.
    “Every Tuesday, students gather in the Campus Ministry Room to pray”
    Students meet at the school's Campus Ministry Room on Tuesdays.
  2. Faith In Action | Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4422368&type=d&pREC_ID=2657000 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Each grade has a retreat on campus at SJHS with no cost and one retreat off campus every year.”
    Each grade has an on-campus retreat, and one off-campus retreat is held every year.
  3. Contact | Saint Joseph High Schoolsaintjosephhs.com/apps/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “800 Montana Avenue Natrona Heights, PA 15065”
    The school is at 800 Montana Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA 15065.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
83 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.92%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9 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 Pittsburgh, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)126
Students in grades 9–12126
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges92%
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 Pittsburgh

The Most Reverend Mark Eckman, Bishop of Pittsburgh

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is St. Joseph High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Joseph High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
What is St. Joseph High School’s Compass Score?
93 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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