Very Good
#137 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 16% of private schools
St Josephs Catholic Academy
High School · Boalsburg, PA
A private high school in Boalsburg, PA serving grades 9th – 12th.
901 BOALSBURG PIKE, Boalsburg, PA 16827
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Josephs Catholic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,391
Median home value
$418,800
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
68.5%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16827; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soaring Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| State College Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 8–12 | 3.3 mi | 2,347 | Compare → |
| Meadows SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 7–12 | 4.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Josephs Catholic Academy is listed in Boalsburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Josephs Catholic Academy
St Josephs Catholic Academy is a private high school in Boalsburg, PA, serving approximately 105 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 873 private schools in PA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 16827)
- 5,197
- Area median age
- 42.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16827; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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