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Catholic high school

St. Joseph's Academy

  • LocationSaint Louis, MO
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 587 students
  • SponsorSisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet

All-female

Official website

St. Joseph's Academy is an all-girls Catholic high school in St. Louis, Missouri, founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Every student takes a retreat each year and completes 151 hours of service to graduate. Campus ministry lists three staff members, offers an Angels in Prayer Mass, and holds monthly liturgies, and its chapel reopened in 2024.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Joseph's Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSainte Genevieve du Bois Catholic Church: 1.1 mi1Annunziata Catholic Church: 2.2 mi2Saint Peter Catholic Church: 2.9 mi3Campus Ministry and St. Joseph's Chapel: 0.1 miSt. Joseph's Academy (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Sainte Genevieve du Bois Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
  2. Annunziata Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
  3. Saint Peter Catholic Church — 2.9 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 yearA few times a year (School liturgy is part of school life; liturgies are Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Values and Cultural Norms | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/about-us-2/core-values-and-cultural-norms · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We maintain a spiritual environment through prayer, school liturgy, campus ministry and retreats, and through service to others.”
      The school describes prayer and liturgy as part of its spiritual environment.
  • 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 hosted for the school community is confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Angels in Prayer also invites the SJA community to Angels in Prayer Mass two mornings a month.”
      Angels in Prayer invites the school community to a Mass two mornings a month.
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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school says its theology courses correspond with the USCCB curriculum framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/academics/curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Theology Department's courses correspond with the USCCB curriculum framework.”
      The theology courses correspond with the USCCB framework.
  • 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 (Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors take a day retreat, and the Kairos retreat is taken as a junior or senior. Students are required to attend a retreat each of their four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/faith-life-clone/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to participate in a retreat each of their four years.”
      Every student has a required retreat each year.
      “Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors experience a unique day-long retreat arranged by Campus Ministry.”
      Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors have a day retreat each year.
      “The capstone retreat experience is the Kairos retreat, which all students will attend as a junior or senior.”
      All students attend the Kairos retreat as a junior or senior.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three campus ministry staff are listed: a director, a campus minister, and an assistant campus minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/about-us-2/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mike Finucane Director of Campus Ministry”
      Mike Finucane is the Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Megan Niedringhaus-Hill '09 Campus Minister”
      Megan Niedringhaus-Hill is a campus minister.
      “Jamie Steinhart Assistant Campus Minister”
      Jamie Steinhart is an assistant campus minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Faith-based student groups include Angels in Prayer, the Campus Ministry Team, and Gals with God.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Angels in Prayer meets once a week in either Campus Ministry or the SJA Chapel.”
      Angels in Prayer meets weekly on campus.
      “The Campus Ministry Team (CMT) exists to help students, faculty, and staff grow in their own spirituality”
      The Campus Ministry Team is a student group that meets weekly with the campus ministers.
      “Gals with God is a student-led club which seeks to create opportunities for students to connect with God through Scripture.”
      Gals with God is a student scripture group.
  • 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 (151 required service hours over four years (40 or more required).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Grades and Graduation Requirements | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/academics/curriculum/grades-and-graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student is required to complete 151 hours of service for graduation.”
      151 service hours are required over four years.
  • 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 (The Respect Life Club promotes the dignity of human life, supports maternity homes, and travels to the National Walk for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “traveled to Washington D.C. and deepened their sense of spiritual courage and confidence through their participation in National Walk for Life”
      The Respect Life Club has traveled to Washington, D.C., for the National Walk for Life.
      “The Respect Life Club regularly participates in activities sponsored by Generation Life, coordinates their own education and service events at school, and also supports local agencies, such as maternity homes.”
      Respect Life Club supports maternity homes and holds education and service events.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Programs include START (refugee aid), St. Joe Serves (meals for people experiencing homelessness), and Pax Christi (peace and justice).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “START (St. Louis Teens Aid Refugees Today) Club provides students with the opportunity to aid and welcome refugees in the St. Louis area.”
      START Club helps refugees in St. Louis.
      “Volunteers are needed on the 2nd of every month to help serve meals to the homeless at the Sts. Peter and Paul Soup Kitchen.”
      St. Joe Serves volunteers serve meals to people experiencing homelessness.
      “It advocates primacy of conscience, economic and social justice, and respect for creation.”
      Pax Christi is a student club on peace and justice.

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

Strengths

  • Every student takes a retreat each year, including the Kairos retreat as a junior or senior.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/faith-life-clone/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to participate in a retreat each of their four years.”
      Every student has a required retreat each year.
      “The capstone retreat experience is the Kairos retreat, which all students will attend as a junior or senior.”
      All students attend the Kairos retreat as a junior or senior.
  • Campus ministry lists three staff members and several faith-based student groups.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty and Staff | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/about-us-2/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mike Finucane Director of Campus Ministry”
      Mike Finucane is the Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Megan Niedringhaus-Hill '09 Campus Minister”
      Megan Niedringhaus-Hill is a campus minister.
      “Jamie Steinhart Assistant Campus Minister”
      Jamie Steinhart is an assistant campus minister.
    2. Clubs | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Campus Ministry Team (CMT) exists to help students, faculty, and staff grow in their own spirituality”
      The Campus Ministry Team is a student group that meets weekly with the campus ministers.
  • Students complete 151 hours of service to graduate, and several service and justice clubs are listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Grades and Graduation Requirements | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/academics/curriculum/grades-and-graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student is required to complete 151 hours of service for graduation.”
      151 service hours are required over four years.
    2. Clubs | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “START (St. Louis Teens Aid Refugees Today) Club provides students with the opportunity to aid and welcome refugees in the St. Louis area.”
      START Club helps refugees in St. Louis.
      “Volunteers are needed on the 2nd of every month to help serve meals to the homeless at the Sts. Peter and Paul Soup Kitchen.”
      St. Joe Serves volunteers serve meals to people experiencing homelessness.

Concerns

  • Only one Mass is named for the school community, and it is held two mornings a month.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Angels in Prayer also invites the SJA community to Angels in Prayer Mass two mornings a month.”
      Angels in Prayer invites the school community to a Mass two mornings a month.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and St. Joseph's Chapel

  • Address: 2307 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, Campus Ministry Room

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Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 4 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Freshman retreatOff campus
    Freshman year
    Day-long retreat at the CSJ Motherhouse.
    sja1840.org
  • Kairos retreatOff campus
    Junior or senior year
    Three-day, two-night retreat at the Pallottine Renewal Center.
    sja1840.org, sja1840.org

Service 4

  • National Walk for Life tripOff campus
    Respect Life Club trip to Washington, D.C., including the National Walk for Life.
    sja1840.org
  • St. Joe ServesOff campus
    The 2nd of each month
    Volunteers serve about 150 meals at the Sts. Peter and Paul Soup Kitchen in Soulard.
    sja1840.org, sja1840.org
  • Respect Life Club
    Club that promotes the dignity of human life, holds education and service events, and supports local agencies such as maternity homes.
    sja1840.org, sja1840.org
  • START Club
    Club that helps welcome and aid refugees in the St. Louis area, in partnership with Welcome Neighbor STL.
    sja1840.org

Faith formation 4

  • Angels in PrayerOn campus
    Weekly
    Campus Ministry group that meets weekly in Campus Ministry or the SJA Chapel, with talks and prayer.
    sja1840.org
  • Campus Ministry Team
    Weekly meetings
    Student team that works with the campus ministers to plan retreats, liturgies, and service.
    sja1840.org
  • Charism Club
    Club for learning about the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and their spirituality.
    sja1840.org
  • Gals with God
    Student-led group for connecting with God through Scripture.
    sja1840.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Fellowship of Christian AthletesOn campus
    Every other month
    Club that meets at school for activities, food and prayer. It is an ecumenical Christian group, not a Catholic club.
    sja1840.org
  • Pax Christi
    Student club on peace, nonviolence, and social justice.
    sja1840.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Angels in Prayer Mass
    Two mornings a month
    Mass the Angels in Prayer group invites the school community to attend.
    sja1840.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. Faith Life | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/faith-life-clone · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Come hang out in the Campus Ministry Room before or after school”
    The Campus Ministry Room is a space for students on campus.
    “Questions? Please contact Mike Finucane, Director of Campus Ministry, at (314) 394-4036 or at mfinucane@sja1840.org.”
    Mike Finucane is the Director of Campus Ministry and the published contact.
    “Come hang out in the Campus Ministry Room before or after school”
    The Campus Ministry Room is a space for students on campus.
  2. Visit & Tour SJA | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/admissions/visit-tour-sja · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2307 South Lindbergh Boulevard”
    The school is at 2307 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis.
  3. St. Joseph's Chapel | St. Joseph's Academysja1840.org/faith-life-clone/st-josephs-chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Chapel serves as the heart of the school and the cornerstone of the campus.”
    The chapel is on the school campus.

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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.
92 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.12.0 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 St. Louis, MO
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)587
Students in grades 9–12587
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio12.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
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 St. Louis

The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. St. Joseph's Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Its sponsor is Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

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