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#1152 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Joseph High School
High School
4120 S BRADLEY RD, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Enrollment
488
Student-Teacher
19.3:1
Score
5.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
488
Student-Teacher
19.3:1
Score
5.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,152 of 1,787
In Santa Maria
#1 of 4
public schools
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St Joseph High School
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About St Joseph High School
St Joseph High School is a private high school in Santa Maria, CA. St Joseph High School serves approximately 488 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,152 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
St Joseph High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Joseph High School compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Maria, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph High School (this school) | 5.8 |
| Ernest Righetti High | 6.3 |
| Family Partnership Charter | 8.8 |
| Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria | 6.9 |
| Delta High | 5.9 |
| Santa Maria High | 6.8 |
| Pioneer Valley High | 7.0 |
| Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc | 5.2 |
| Olive Grove Charter - Buellton | — |
| Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara | 7.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4120 S BRADLEY RD, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Ernest Righetti High (rated 6.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Delta High (rated 5.9/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Santa Maria, see our Santa Maria schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Righetti High Santa Maria | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Alice Shaw Elementary Orcutt | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Ralph Dunlap Elementary Orcutt | 0.9 mi | 3.2 |
| Orcutt School for Independent Study Orcutt | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| PACIFIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Santa Maria | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Family Partnership Charter Santa Maria | 1.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria Santa Maria | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| ST LOUIS DE MONTFORT Santa Maria | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| St. Louis de Montfort Elementary Santa Maria | 1.3 mi | — |
| Patterson Road Elementary Orcutt | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Lakeview Junior High Orcutt | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Delta High Santa Maria | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Joe Nightingale Elementary Orcutt | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Pine Grove Elementary Orcutt | 1.8 mi | 7.5 |
| VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Santa Maria | 1.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Orcutt Junior High Orcutt | 2.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Orcutt Academy Charter Orcutt | 2.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Bill Libbon Elementary Santa Maria | 3.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Battles (Washington) Elementary Santa Maria | 3.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Trivium Charter Lompoc | 3.5 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93455 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$108,501
Median Home Value
$572,700
Median Rent
$2,267/mo
Population
44,350
College Educated
31.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
39.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Joseph High School
What grades does St Joseph High School serve?
St Joseph High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St Joseph High School?
St Joseph High School has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph High School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph High School rank in CA?
St Joseph High School ranks #1,152 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Joseph High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Joseph High School a private school?
Yes, St Joseph High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Joseph High School a religious school?
St Joseph High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- (805) 937-2038
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