Very Good
#221 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 25% of private schools
St Joseph High School
High School
800 MONTANA AVE 1, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Enrollment
121
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
7.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
121
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
7.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#221 of 873
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About St Joseph High School
St Joseph High School is a private high school in Natrona Heights, PA. St Joseph High School serves approximately 121 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 121 students, St Joseph High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.6:1 students to teachers, St Joseph High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
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 2 public schools in Natrona Heights, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Natrona Heights
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph High School (this school) | 7.3 |
| Highlands SHS | 6.2 |
| Highlands MS | 5.0 |
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 PA.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
800 MONTANA AVE 1, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Freeport Area SHS (rated 8.3/10, 5.6 miles away, in nearby Freeport), which scores notably higher. Another option is Highlands SHS (rated 6.2/10, 0.2 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Burrell HS (rated 6.0/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Lower Burrell), a more accessible option. For more schools in Natrona Heights, see our Natrona Heights schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands SHS Natrona Heights | 0.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Highlands MS Natrona Heights | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Highlands Early Childhood Center Brackenridge | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Stewart El Sch Lower Burrell | 2.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Highlands El Sch Tarentum | 1.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Bon Air El Sch Lower Burrell | 2.7 mi | 6.1 |
| MARY QUEEN OF APOSTLES SCHOOL New Kensington | 2.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Burrell HS Lower Burrell | 2.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Charles A Huston MS Lower Burrell | 3.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Roy A. Hunt El Sch Arnold | 3.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Berkey Sch Arnold | 3.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center New Kensington | 3.9 mi | — |
| Martin Sch New Kensington | 4.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Valley JSHS New Kensington | 4.0 mi | 4.1 |
| Freeport Area SHS Freeport | 5.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Freeport Area MS Freeport | 5.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Springdale JSHS Springdale | 5.8 mi | 5.6 |
| South Buffalo El Sch Freeport | 6.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Buffalo El Sch Freeport | 7.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Acmetonia El Sch Cheswick | 7.0 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 15065 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,838
Median Home Value
$147,200
Median Rent
$770/mo
Population
10,927
College Educated
27.6%
Homeownership
77.6%
Avg Commute
23.8 min
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Median Age
49.5
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|---|---|
| BLUE MOUNTAIN ACADEMY Hamburg, PA | 7.3 |
| INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA | 7.3 |
| PATHWAYS EDUCATION CENTER Oil City, PA | 7.3 |
| Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS Salisbury, PA | 7.3 |
| LIGUORI ACADEMY Philadelphia, PA | 7.2 |
| HILL TOP PREPARATORY SCHOOL Bryn Mawr, PA | 7.4 |
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 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph High School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph High School rank in PA?
St Joseph High School ranks #221 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Joseph High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Phone
- (724) 224-5552
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