Quick Facts

School

• Founded in 1962 by the Diocese of Bridgeport
• Catholic coeducational college preparatory high school for grades 9 – 12
• 25 acre campus in a suburban setting
• 42 student clubs and organizations
• 24 varsity level boy and girl athletic teams

Students

• Approximately 830 students
• 84% Catholic
• 12% non-Caucasian

Faculty

• 4 Administrators
• 74 faculty members
• 4 guidance counselors
• 1 Social worker
• 15 are St Joseph graduates
• 76% have advanced degrees

Academics

• Average class size of 24
• Honors Curriculum & College Preparatory Curriculum
• College Bound Enrichment Program
• 96%  continue on to colleges and universities
• Over 70 electives
• 9 Advanced Placement courses
• 3 courses offered through Sacred Heart University

Tuition

$12,500 for the 2012--2013 school year, plus a $75 registration fee
          ($100 for international applications)

Inclusive of textbooks

No additional class fees

$200 graduation fee

Accreditations and Affiliations

• New England Association of Schools
• National Catholic Education Association
• Connecticut Association of Schools
• Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Association
• Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference

Accessibility

• Elevators on all floors of the academic wing
• Power lift to cafeteria
• Power door entrance
• Full ADA (American Disabilities Act) compliance

Technology

• Smart Boards in every classroom
• 4 computer labs (3 with after school hours)
• Wireless technology access throughout the school
• Yearly updates in labs
• Faculty can be reached via email, voicemail, and EdLine
• Online courses with Virtual High School