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#336 of 713 private schools in OH

Top 47% of private schools

St Joseph Academy

High School

3470 ROCKY RIVER DR, Cleveland, OH 44111

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

682

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

6.8

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

682

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

6.8

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#336 of 713

In Cleveland

#15 of 25

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About St Joseph Academy

St Joseph Academy is a private high school in Cleveland, OH. St Joseph Academy serves approximately 682 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 713 private schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for St Joseph Academy show 27% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

How it compares0.9 pts above OH schools

6.8

This school 6.8 · Average
OH avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

St Joseph Academy 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.

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How St Joseph Academy compares to 50 public schools serving similar grades in Cleveland, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

This School

17.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

682

This School

384

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.8

This School

4.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 79% vs 0%

Asian 4.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.1% vs 0%

Black 4% vs 0%

St Joseph Academy Cleveland Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Joseph Academy (this school)	—	682	12.6:1	6.8
Garfield Elementary School	1.4 mi	565	20.9:1	4.0
John Marshall School of Information Technology	1.5 mi	482	17.2:1	5.8
John Marshall School of Business and Civic Leadership	1.5 mi	477	19.9:1	5.7
John Marshall School of Engineering	1.5 mi	380	17.3:1	5.0
The School of One	2.0 mi	257	32.1:1	7.3
Robinson G Jones Elementary School	2.2 mi	414	16.6:1	4.8
Bard Early College Cleveland	2.2 mi	345	13.3:1	8.1
New Technology West	2.5 mi	314	18.5:1	3.0
Lake Erie International High School	3.0 mi	142	23.7:1	2.8
Max S Hayes High School	4.6 mi	611	15.3:1	4.2
Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy	5.2 mi	801	21.6:1	5.7
Rhodes College and Career Academy	5.3 mi	524	17.5:1	4.1
Rhodes School of Environmental Studies	5.3 mi	356	14.2:1	3.5
Garrett Morgan School of Leadership and Innovation	5.4 mi	431	18:1	3.2
Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation	5.4 mi	421	16.2:1	3.1
Old Brook High School	5.5 mi	411	22.8:1	3.7
West Cleveland Drop Back In dba Frederick Douglass High Scho	5.7 mi	492	27.3:1	2.9
Lincoln West School of Science & Health	6.0 mi	224	13.2:1	6.2
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies	6.0 mi	306	13.3:1	5.4
Facing History High School@Charles Mooney	6.0 mi	128	9.8:1	3.8

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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 OH.

Classroom Attention

B 6.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,218

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 36%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.6 / 10

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Enrollment 682

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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 OH

Test Scores OH OST (2018-19)

Math Proficiency 27.3% (2019 OST)

School

State

34.4% (2019 OST)

ELA Proficiency 31.8% (2019 OST)

School

State

46.1% (2019 OST)

Based on 14 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 79.0%

Two or More 7.9%

Asian 4.8%

Hispanic 4.1%

Black 4.0%

Native American 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3470 ROCKY RIVER DR, Cleveland, OH 44111

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. John Marshall School of Information Technology (rated 5.8/10, 1.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is John Marshall School of Business and Civic Leadership (rated 5.7/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, John Marshall School of Engineering (rated 5.0/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL Cleveland	0.2 mi	304	6.8
Newton D Baker School Cleveland	0.5 mi	332	4.5
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary Cleveland	0.6 mi	230	7.4
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle Cleveland	0.6 mi	142	3.9
ST MARK SCHOOL Cleveland	0.8 mi	409	5.1
Hayes Elementary School Lakewood	0.9 mi	290	8.9
Valley View Elementary School Cleveland	1.2 mi	151	4.8
Harding Middle School Lakewood	1.3 mi	459	9.3
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Cleveland	1.4 mi	66	7.5
Riverside School Cleveland	1.1 mi	472	4.9
Orchard Park Academy Cleveland	1.1 mi	273	6.7
Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary Cleveland	1.7 mi	156	4.2
Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle Cleveland	1.7 mi	115	4.7
LAKEWOOD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Lakewood	1.6 mi	25	—
Garfield Elementary School Cleveland	1.4 mi	565	4.0
Roosevelt Elementary School Lakewood	1.6 mi	225	9.3
John Marshall School of Information Technology Cleveland	1.5 mi	482	5.8
John Marshall School of Business and Civic Leadership Cleveland	1.5 mi	477	5.7
John Marshall School of Engineering Cleveland	1.5 mi	380	5.0
Grant Elementary School Lakewood	1.8 mi	330	9.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,790

Median Home Value

$130,000

Median Rent

$938/mo

Population

39,950

College Educated

24.5%

Homeownership

54.3%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

21.1%

Median Age

37.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Bath High School Lima, OH	433	6.8
Bryan Middle School/High School Bryan, OH	904	6.8
Cloverleaf High School Lodi, OH	595	6.8
Deer Park Jr/Sr High School Cincinnati, OH	504	6.8
Indian Lake High School Lewistown, OH	492	6.8
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL WEST Rocky River, OH	523	6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph Academy

What grades does St Joseph Academy serve?

St Joseph Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Joseph Academy?

St Joseph Academy has an enrollment of approximately 682 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Academy is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph Academy rank in OH?

St Joseph Academy ranks #336 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Joseph Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at St Joseph Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Joseph Academy has 27% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Is St Joseph Academy a private school?

Yes, St Joseph Academy 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 Academy a religious school?

St Joseph Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 36 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 31 Some Transit
Bike Score: 35 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 682
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 54
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 174 days
Setting: Large City
County: Cuyahoga County
Phone: (216) 251-6788

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