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#407 of 873 private schools in PA

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Mount St Joseph Academy

High School

120 W WISSAHICKON AVE, Flourtown, PA 19031

Private

Enrollment

480

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

6.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#407 of 873

In Flourtown

#2 of 3

public schools

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Mount St Joseph Academy

6.6/10

High School in Flourtown · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Mount St Joseph Academy

Mount St Joseph Academy is a private high school in Flourtown, PA. Mount St Joseph Academy serves approximately 480 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount St Joseph Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #407 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it comparesOn par with PA schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • PA avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Mount 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Mount St Joseph Academy compares to the 1 public school in Flourtown, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
This School
vs
12.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
480
This School
vs
600
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
7.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 87.7% vs 0%
Black 4.2% vs 0%
Asian 2.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.5% vs 0%
Mount St Joseph Academy Flourtown Public Avg

All Schools in Flourtown

School Rating
Mount St Joseph Academy (this school) 6.6
Springfield Twp El Sch-Erdenhm 7.5

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 PA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,155
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 22%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 480
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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 PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 87.7%
Black 4.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.3%
Hispanic 1.5%
Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

120 W WISSAHICKON AVE, Flourtown, PA 19031

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mount St Joseph Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. THE CREFELD SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Philadelphia), which scores notably higher. Another option is MARTIN SAINTS CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Oreland), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CARSON VALLEY CHILDRENS AID (rated 8.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Flourtown, see our Flourtown schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
CARSON VALLEY CHILDRENS AID Flourtown 0.3 mi 8.1
ST GENEVIEVE SCHOOL Flourtown 0.4 mi 4.5
PHIL-MONT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Erdenheim 0.7 mi 7.6
Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield Erdenheim 0.7 mi 9.8
NORWOOD-FONTBONNE ACADEMY Philadelphia 1.2 mi 7.5
NORWOOD-FONTBONNE ACADEMY Philadelphia 1.2 mi 7.5
OUR MOTHER OF CONSOLATION PARISH SCHOOL Philadelphia 1.3 mi 7.5
Springfield Twp El Sch-Erdenhm Flourtown 1.2 mi 7.5
THE CREFELD SCHOOL Philadelphia 1.5 mi 8.6
Springfield Twp HS Erdenheim 1.2 mi 8.0
Springfield Twp MS Oreland 1.4 mi 7.4
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences Philadelphia 1.7 mi 5.0
LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Wyndmoor 1.6 mi 6.2
Whitemarsh El Sch Lafayette Hill 1.9 mi 8.6
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Philadelphia 2.4 mi 5.9
SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY Philadelphia 2.5 mi 7.4
SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY-MIDDLE Philadelphia 2.6 mi 7.5
MARTIN SAINTS CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL Oreland 2.2 mi 8.4
Houston Henry E Sch Philadelphia 2.9 mi 5.1
SCHUYLKILL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Philadelphia 3.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$143,323

Median Home Value

$519,000

Median Rent

$1,377/mo

Population

5,166

College Educated

64.1%

Homeownership

80.6%

Avg Commute

28.5 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Median Age

48.7

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BISHOP MC CORT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Johnstown, PA 6.6
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Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School Bloomsburg, PA 6.6
Curwensville Area JSHS Curwensville, PA 6.6
Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia, PA 6.6
Huntingdon Area SHS Huntingdon, PA 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mount St Joseph Academy

What grades does Mount St Joseph Academy serve?

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

How many students attend Mount St Joseph Academy?

Mount St Joseph Academy has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mount St Joseph Academy is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mount St Joseph Academy rank in PA?

Mount St Joseph Academy ranks #407 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Mount St Joseph Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount St Joseph Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mount St Joseph Academy a private school?

Yes, Mount 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 Mount St Joseph Academy a religious school?

Mount St Joseph Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
39 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
480
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County

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