St. Joseph High School (Lakewood, California) Explained

Saint Joseph High School
Address:5825 North Woodruff Avenue
City:Lakewood, California
Zipcode:90713
Country:United States
Founder:Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Religion:Roman Catholic
Oversight:Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet & Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Principal:Terri Mendoza
Sister School:St. John Bosco High School
Chaplain:Salesians of Don Bosco
Ratio:22:1
Type:Private, All-Female
Tuition:Regular rate $9,966.00
Active parish-eegistered Catholics eate $9,317 (2015-2016)
Grades:9-12
Motto:Love, Hope and Zeal
Accreditation:Western Association of Schools and Colleges[1]
Mascot:Jester
Patron:St. Joseph
Team Name:Jesters
Nickname:SJ, Joseph's, St. Joe's, SJ
Colors: Orange and white
Newspaper:SJ Press
Enrollment:615
Enrollment As Of:2014-2015

Saint Joseph High School is a private Catholic all-girls high school located in Lakewood, California. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Its brother school is St. John Bosco High School.

History

The high school was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ). It opened its doors on September 14, 1964, and was dedicated on May 5, 1967, by Cardinal James McIntyre who had asked the CSJ to open a school for girls in Lakewood. Since its founding, the school has graduated over 4,200 students. Class colors are green, blue, red, and yellow.

Recognitions and accreditations

Saint Joseph is a National Blue Ribbon School and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA).

Admissions to Saint Joseph is based on entrance examination, activities, arts and athletics. The admissions process is competitive. The school primarily accepts girls who are college bound. Admission decisions are based on interview of parents and (separately) the student; letters of recommendation from teachers; participation in activities, community service, arts and/or athletics; grades from elementary school, and entrance test scores.

Notable alumnae

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools. 2009-06-05. WASC-ACS.
  2. Web site: SJ Alumna Receives A Golden Globe Nomination . St. Joseph's High School . 13 January 2015 .