Very Good
#137 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 16% of private schools
St Josephs Catholic Academy
High School
901 BOALSBURG PIKE, Boalsburg, PA 16827
Enrollment
105
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
7.7
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
105
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
7.7
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#137 of 873
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About St Josephs Catholic Academy
St Josephs Catholic Academy is a private high school in Boalsburg, PA. St Josephs Catholic Academy serves approximately 105 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Josephs Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 105 students, St Josephs Catholic Academy 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 7.8:1 students to teachers, St Josephs Catholic Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Josephs Catholic 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.
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
901 BOALSBURG PIKE, Boalsburg, PA 16827
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Josephs Catholic Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. State College Area HS (rated 9.3/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby State College), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MEADOWS SCHOOL (rated 5.5/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Centre Hall), a more accessible option. For more schools in Boalsburg, see our Boalsburg schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Nittany MS State College | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Mount Nittany El Sch State College | 0.7 mi | 8.4 |
| SOARING HEIGHTS SCHOOL State College | 1.4 mi | — |
| STATE COLLEGE FRIENDS SCHOOL State College | 2.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Nittany Valley CS State College | 2.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Spring Creek El Sch State College | 3.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Easterly Parkway El Sch State College | 2.8 mi | 7.8 |
| State College Area HS State College | 3.3 mi | 9.3 |
| BENNETT FAMILY CENTER University Park | 3.3 mi | — |
| OUR CHILDREN'S CENTER State College | 3.4 mi | — |
| OUR LADY OF VICTORY CATHOLIC SCHOOL State College | 3.7 mi | 6.3 |
| NITTANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL State College | 3.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Corl Street El Sch State College | 4.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Young Scholars of Central PA CS State College | 4.3 mi | 5.8 |
| MEADOWS SCHOOL Centre Hall | 4.6 mi | 5.5 |
| LEARNING STATION State College | 4.7 mi | — |
| Radio Park El Sch State College | 4.8 mi | 9.0 |
| Centre Learning Community CS State College | 4.9 mi | 7.4 |
| MERAKEY EDUCATION AND AUTISM CENTER State College | 5.5 mi | — |
| Pleasant Gap El Sch Pleasant Gap | 6.2 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16827 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$115,391
Median Home Value
$418,800
Median Rent
$1,230/mo
Population
5,197
College Educated
68.5%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Median Age
42.8
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|---|---|
| KOHELET YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL Merion Station, PA | 7.7 |
| GEIBEL CATHOLIC JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Connellsville, PA | 7.8 |
| BEAVER CO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL -UPPER Beaver Falls, PA | 7.6 |
| I S KOSLOFF TORAH ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Bala Cynwyd, PA | 7.6 |
| Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft Folcroft, PA | 7.9 |
| ANTHONY WAYNE ACADEMY Philadelphia, PA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Josephs Catholic Academy
What grades does St Josephs Catholic Academy serve?
St Josephs Catholic Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St Josephs Catholic Academy?
St Josephs Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Josephs Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Josephs Catholic Academy is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Josephs Catholic Academy rank in PA?
St Josephs Catholic Academy ranks #137 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Josephs Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Josephs Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Josephs Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, St Josephs Catholic Academy 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 Josephs Catholic Academy a religious school?
St Josephs Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Centre County
- Phone
- (814) 808-6118
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