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Catholic high school

St. Joseph Hill Academy

  • LocationStaten Island, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 413 students
  • SponsorDaughters of Divine Charity

All-female

Official website

St. Joseph Hill Academy is an all-girls Catholic high school on Staten Island, founded by the Daughters of Divine Charity, that shares its campus with an elementary school. Its religion department lists a course for each high school year, and students attend an annual off-campus retreat for their grade. Two religious sisters are listed as campus ministers, and the school publishes a senior-class Mass.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Joseph Hill Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miHoly Rosary Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Father Capodanno Memorial Chapel: 0.7 mi2Church of Saint Joseph: 1.0 mi3Saint Sylvester Catholic Church: 1.2 mi4Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church: 1.2 mi5Saint Ann Catholic Church: 1.5 mi6Campus Ministry Office: 0.1 miSt. Joseph Hill Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Rosary Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · Jerome Avenue
  2. Father Capodanno Memorial Chapel — 0.7 mi · 203 New York Avenue
  3. Church of Saint Joseph — 1.0 mi · 171 Saint Marys Avenue
  4. Saint Sylvester Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 856 Targee Street
  5. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 1107 Bay Street
  6. Saint Ann Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 103 Cromwell Avenue

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 (A class Mass is held each year for the senior class (100 Days Mass).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditions and Celebrations | Saint Joseph Hill Academy High Schoolhighschool.stjosephhillacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=953228&type=d&pREC_ID=2334723 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Hill Seniors annually mark 100 Days until Graduation with a Mass.”
      The senior class holds an annual 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.
  • 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 (A Mass is published for seniors; the campus ministers are religious sisters and staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditions and Celebrations | Saint Joseph Hill Academy High Schoolhighschool.stjosephhillacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=953228&type=d&pREC_ID=2334723 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Hill Seniors annually mark 100 Days until Graduation with a Mass.”
      The senior class holds an annual Mass.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Every grade attends an annual off-campus retreat; juniors and seniors also attend Kairos.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Saint Joseph Hill Academy High Schoolhighschool.stjosephhillacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2130479&type=d&pREC_ID=2158620 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students attend annual off-campus retreats for their grade level, giving them time for spiritual growth amidst their busy school schedules.”
      Every grade attends an annual off-campus retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two religious sisters are listed as Campus Minister, and a Service Director and Campus Minister is listed; a Kairos retreat director is also listed on the staff directory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | Saint Joseph Hill Academy High Schoolhighschool.stjosephhillacademy.com/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sr. Denise Martin Campus Minister”
      Sr. Denise Martin is listed as Campus Minister.
      “Sr. Liceria Sayon Service Director and Campus Minister”
      Sr. Liceria Sayon is listed as Service Director and Campus Minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Student Ministry (Bible study and Masses) and a Rosary Club are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spirituality | Saint Joseph Hill Academy High Schoolhighschool.stjosephhillacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2130479&type=d&pREC_ID=2158620 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Student Ministry is a group of students who participate in Bible Study two times per month, plan prayer services and Masses, and participate in community service opportunities.”
      Student Ministry is a student faith group that meets for Bible study twice a month.
    2. Student Clubs | Saint Joseph Hill Academy High Schoolhighschool.stjosephhillacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1019883&type=d&pREC_ID=1194172 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rosary Club Spanish Club”
      The student clubs list includes a Rosary Club.
  • 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.

  • 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 required senior religion course (Religion IV) covers Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies | Saint Joseph Hill Academy High Schoolhighschool.stjosephhillacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=801977&type=d&pREC_ID=1191322 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Spring Semester: Catholic Social Teaching. This course is dedicated to understanding and interiorizing the social justice teachings of the Catholic Church.”
      A senior-year religion course covers Catholic social teaching.
  • 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 (Service clubs such as Habitat for Humanity and Project Hospitality, and an annual school-wide Service Day, serve the community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | Saint Joseph Hill Academy High Schoolhighschool.stjosephhillacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1028928&type=d&pREC_ID=1194165 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Hill students actively engage in a diverse range of charitable initiatives and clubs, including:”
      Students take part in service clubs and programs such as Habitat for Humanity and Project Hospitality.
      “Uniquely, Hill is the only high school on Staten Island that dedicates an entire school day to service, involving the full student body and faculty.”
      The school holds an annual Service Day for the whole student body.

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

Strengths

  • Every grade attends an annual off-campus retreat, and juniors and seniors attend Kairos.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Saint Joseph Hill Academy High Schoolhighschool.stjosephhillacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2130479&type=d&pREC_ID=2158620 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students attend annual off-campus retreats for their grade level, giving them time for spiritual growth amidst their busy school schedules.”
      Every grade attends an annual off-campus retreat.
  • A senior-year religion course covers Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies | Saint Joseph Hill Academy High Schoolhighschool.stjosephhillacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=801977&type=d&pREC_ID=1191322 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Spring Semester: Catholic Social Teaching. This course is dedicated to understanding and interiorizing the social justice teachings of the Catholic Church.”
      A senior-year religion course covers Catholic social teaching.
  • Two campus ministers are listed on the staff directory.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | Saint Joseph Hill Academy High Schoolhighschool.stjosephhillacademy.com/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sr. Denise Martin Campus Minister”
      Sr. Denise Martin is listed as Campus Minister.
      “Sr. Liceria Sayon Service Director and Campus Minister”
      Sr. Liceria Sayon is listed as Service Director and Campus Minister.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry Office

  • Address: 850 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305
  • Location: On campus

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Source: highschool.stjosephhillacademy.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, highschool.stjosephhillacademy.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Retreats 2

Service 1

Faith formation 2

Liturgy and prayer 1

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. Staff Directory | Saint Joseph Hill Academy High Schoolhighschool.stjosephhillacademy.com/apps/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sr. Denise Martin Campus Minister”
    Sr. Denise Martin is listed as Campus Minister.
    “Sr. Liceria Sayon Service Director and Campus Minister”
    Sr. Liceria Sayon is listed as Service Director and Campus Minister.
    “Sr. Denise Martin Campus Minister”
    Sr. Denise Martin is listed as Campus Minister.
  2. Directions | Saint Joseph Hill Academy High Schoolhighschool.stjosephhillacademy.com/apps/maps · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “850 Hylan Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10305”
    The school is at 850 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305.

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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.
90 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.13.0 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of New York, NY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)413
Students in grades 9–12413
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio13.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
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

Archdiocese of New York

The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, Archbishop of New York

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

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Yes. St. Joseph Hill Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of New York. Its sponsor is Daughters of Divine Charity.

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