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#1362 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Joseph High School
High School
5825 WOODRUFF AVE, Lakewood, CA 90713
Enrollment
461
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Score
5.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
461
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Score
5.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,362 of 1,787
In Lakewood
#2 of 2
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 Lakewood, CA. St Joseph High School serves approximately 461 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,362 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.4 · 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 the 15 public schools in Lakewood, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Lakewood
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph High School (this school) | 5.4 |
| Gompers | 6.0 |
| Cleveland Elementary | 8.6 |
| MacArthur Elementary | 8.0 |
| Lakewood High | 5.8 |
| Buena Vista High | 7.0 |
| Odyssey STEM Academy | 7.5 |
| Holmes Elementary | 7.9 |
| Riley Elementary | 7.3 |
| Willow Elementary | 5.8 |
| Hoover Middle | 5.9 |
| Aloha Elementary | 8.0 |
| Madison Elementary | 5.1 |
| Artesia High | 6.8 |
| Palms Elementary | 6.9 |
| Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary | 6.6 |
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
5825 WOODRUFF AVE, Lakewood, CA 90713
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Cleveland Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MacArthur Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Stephen Foster Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Bellflower), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lakewood, see our Lakewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfair High Bellflower | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Esther Lindstrom Elementary Bellflower | 0.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary Bellflower | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Gompers Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| BRIGHT TIME CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER Lakewood | 0.7 mi | — |
| WONDERLAND PRESCHOOL Bellflower | 0.8 mi | — |
| Stephen Foster Elementary Bellflower | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Bellflower | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy Bellflower | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Bellflower Alternative Education Center Bellflower | 0.9 mi | — |
| VALLEY CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Cerritos | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Craig Williams Elementary Bellflower | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Cerritos | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| ST BERNARD SCHOOL Bellflower | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Intensive Learning Center Bellflower | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| St. Bernard Bellflower | 1.3 mi | — |
| Cleveland Elementary Lakewood | 1.3 mi | 8.6 |
| LAKEWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Long Beach | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| MacArthur Elementary Lakewood | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| St. Cyprian Elementary Long Beach | 1.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90713 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$129,397
Median Home Value
$808,600
Median Rent
$2,699/mo
Population
28,583
College Educated
32.2%
Homeownership
84.9%
Avg Commute
28.7 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Median Age
41
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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 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph High School is 15.9:1. 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 #1,362 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 5.4 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 all-girls 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
- 461
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (562) 925-5073
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