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Catholic high school

St. Joseph Regional High School

  • LocationMontvale, NJ
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 465 students

All-male

Official website

St. Joseph Regional High School, an all-boys Catholic high school in Montvale, New Jersey, holds a whole-community Mass once a month and a weekly Friday chapel Mass that is open to all students. Every grade takes an annual class retreat, and service is required each year, with 100 hours over four years and at least half in social justice service. Two student faith groups are listed, a Bible study and a weekly Rosary, and the Director of Campus Ministry is named on the public pages.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Friday7:40 AMSchool Chapel · Weekly Friday morning Mass; an open invitation for families.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Liturgy & Prayer | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “When: Every Friday morning at 7:40 AM Where: School Chapel”
    A Mass is held every Friday at 7:40 AM in the school chapel and is open to all.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Joseph Regional High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miChurch of the Presentation: 1.6 mi1Our Lady Mother of the Church: 2.1 mi2Saint Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church: 2.4 mi3Saint Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church: 2.5 mi4Saint Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church: 2.5 mi5St. Joseph Regional High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Church of the Presentation — 1.6 mi · 271 West Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River
  2. Our Lady Mother of the Church — 2.1 mi · 209 Woodcliff Avenue, Woodcliff Lake
  3. Saint Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 115 West Central Avenue, Pearl River
  4. Saint Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church — 2.5 mi
  5. Saint Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church — 2.5 mi

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 yearMonthly (The whole-community Mass is celebrated once a month. The weekly Friday chapel Mass is an open invitation and is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy & Prayer | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Celebrated once a month, our entire community gathers to pray, reflect, and celebrate our faith.”
      The whole school community gathers for a Mass once a month.
  • 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 (Masses are published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy & Prayer | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “When: Every Friday morning at 7:40 AM Where: School Chapel”
      A Mass is held every Friday at 7:40 AM in the school chapel and is open to all.
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

87 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 level (9 to 12) takes part in an annual class retreat; attendance is mandatory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/campus-ministry/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every grade level at SJR participates in an annual retreat”
      Every grade level takes part in an annual retreat, and attendance is mandatory.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (Only the Director of Campus Ministry is named on the public pages.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service & Outreach | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/campus-ministry/campus-ministry/service-outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mr. Jonathan Limey, Director of Campus Ministry at limeyj@sjrnj.org”
      Mr. Jonathan Limey is the Director of Campus Ministry; his published email is listed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (A Bible Study and a weekly Rosary are listed among the clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. SJR Clubs and Activities | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/community-life/student-life/sjr-clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study - Meets Mondays at 2:00 in Room B06”
      A Bible Study club meets on Mondays at 2:00 in Room B06.
      “Weekly Recitation of the Rosary - Meets weekly on Thursdays at 2:15 in the Chapel.”
      A weekly Rosary group meets on Thursdays at 2:15 in the chapel.
  • 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 (Required service totals 100 hours over grades 9 to 12 (10, 20, 30 and 40 hours by grade, 2026-27).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service & Outreach | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/campus-ministry/campus-ministry/service-outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9 | 10 | 5 10 | 20 | 10 11 | 30 | 15 12 | 40 | 20”
      Required service totals 10, 20, 30 and 40 hours for grades 9 to 12.
      “Students are required to complete service hours each school year.”
      Service hours are required each school 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (At least half of required service is social justice service with nonprofits; monthly trips to Mercy House of Newark are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service & Outreach | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/campus-ministry/campus-ministry/service-outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A minimum of 50% of the required hours must be completed through Social Justice service.”
      At least half of the required service hours must be social justice service.
      “Each month, eight students travel by van with Mrs. Podest to the Archdiocese of Newark's Mercy House.”
      Each month a group of students serves at Mercy House of Newark, which offers food and clothing to people in need.

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

Strengths

  • Every grade level takes part in an annual class retreat, and attendance is mandatory.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/campus-ministry/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every grade level at SJR participates in an annual retreat”
      Every grade level takes part in an annual retreat, and attendance is mandatory.
  • Service is required each year: 100 hours over grades 9 to 12, with at least half in social justice service.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service & Outreach | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/campus-ministry/campus-ministry/service-outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9 | 10 | 5 10 | 20 | 10 11 | 30 | 15 12 | 40 | 20”
      Required service totals 10, 20, 30 and 40 hours for grades 9 to 12.
      “A minimum of 50% of the required hours must be completed through Social Justice service.”
      At least half of the required service hours must be social justice service.
  • A monthly whole-community Mass and a weekly Friday chapel Mass are published.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy & Prayer | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Celebrated once a month, our entire community gathers to pray, reflect, and celebrate our faith.”
      The whole school community gathers for a Mass once a month.
      “When: Every Friday morning at 7:40 AM Where: School Chapel”
      A Mass is held every Friday at 7:40 AM in the school chapel and is open to all.
  • Two student faith groups are listed: a Bible study and a weekly Rosary.
    Sources (1)
    1. SJR Clubs and Activities | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/community-life/student-life/sjr-clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study - Meets Mondays at 2:00 in Room B06”
      A Bible Study club meets on Mondays at 2:00 in Room B06.
      “Weekly Recitation of the Rosary - Meets weekly on Thursdays at 2:15 in the Chapel.”
      A weekly Rosary group meets on Thursdays at 2:15 in the chapel.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Saint Joseph Regional High School

  • Address: 40 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ 07645
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: school chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 6 on campus, 3 off campus, 1 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Overnight retreats at the Marist Brothers' Center, Esopus, New YorkOff campus
    Themed overnight retreats (servant leadership, diversity and unity, spiritual growth), including the Freshman Community Weekend.
    saintjosephregional.org, saintjosephregional.org
  • Class retreats
    A day-long retreat for each grade, held during school hours and mandatory.
    saintjosephregional.org

Service 4

  • Mercy House of Newark service tripsOff campus
    Monthly
    Students travel to the Archdiocese of Newark's Mercy House to unload donations and help distribute food, clothing and household items.
    saintjosephregional.org
  • Adopt-A-Grandparent ProgramOff campus
    Groups of students visit nursing homes and assisted living centers throughout the year.
    saintjosephregional.org
  • Vir Fidelis Service ClubOn campus
    Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
    A service club that meets in the cafeteria.
    saintjosephregional.org
  • SJR Sandwich ClubOn campus
    Monthly, 1 hour
    Students make sandwiches in Room 210 for local food pantries. Sign-ups are required.
    saintjosephregional.org

Faith formation 2

  • Bible StudyOn campus
    Mondays at 2:00
    A club that discusses readings and teachings from the Bible in Room B06.
    saintjosephregional.org
  • Weekly Recitation of the RosaryOn campus
    Thursdays at 2:15
    A weekly group that prays the Rosary in the chapel.
    saintjosephregional.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Whole-community MassOn campus
    Once a month
    The entire school community gathers for a Mass once a month. Holy Days of Obligation are also observed.
    saintjosephregional.org
  • Extraordinary Ministers of the EucharistOn campus
    Seniors may train on campus at the start of the school year and be installed during the Mass of the Holy Spirit.
    saintjosephregional.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. Liturgy & Prayer | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Celebrated once a month, our entire community gathers to pray, reflect, and celebrate our faith.”
    The whole school community gathers for a Mass once a month.
    “When: Every Friday morning at 7:40 AM Where: School Chapel”
    A Mass is held every Friday at 7:40 AM in the school chapel and is open to all.
  2. Service & Outreach | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/campus-ministry/campus-ministry/service-outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mr. Jonathan Limey, Director of Campus Ministry at limeyj@sjrnj.org”
    Mr. Jonathan Limey is the Director of Campus Ministry; his published email is listed.
  3. Meet Our Team | Saint Joseph Regional High Schoolsaintjosephregional.org/nolink/meet-our-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “40 Chestnut Ridge Road Montvale NJ 07645”
    Saint Joseph Regional High School is at 40 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, New Jersey 07645.

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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.
84 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.14.1 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Newark, NJ
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)465
Students in grades 9–12455
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio14.1 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

Archdiocese of Newark

His Eminence Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

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

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Questions families ask

Is St. Joseph Regional High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Joseph Regional High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Newark.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Joseph Regional High School?
Mass is listed at School Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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