Prepared For Life
Formed For Heaven
A TK–12 Faithful, Classical, Catholic School
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Evangelization Is Our Mission
Preparing Students To Know, Love, And Serve God
Classical Academics
Our time-tested classical approach emphasizes critical thinking, eloquent expression, and a love of truth, beauty, and goodness. Students study Latin, logic, literature, math, and science with an integrated worldview that prepares them for both college and life after graduation.
Competitive Athletics
At Saint Joseph Academy, we believe that athletic excellence complements academic and spiritual formation. Our competitive sports program encourages students to develop discipline, teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship, both on and off the field.
Christ-Centered Culture
Everything we do is grounded in the teachings of the Catholic Church. Daily prayer, weekly Mass, and regular opportunities for spiritual formation are woven into school life, helping students build a personal relationship with Christ and develop lives of virtue.
Why Choose Saint Joseph Academy?
Discover a school dedicated to forming the whole person: rooted in Catholic tradition, exceptional in classical scholarship, and devoted to excellence in academics, arts, and athletics.
Our Strengths:
- Academic Excellence: A rigorous, Christ-centered curriculum
- Evangelization: Students are formed to know, love, and serve God.
- Virtues Program: Integrates character education in classrooms and sports, nurturing moral growth.
- Great Books & Socratic Learning: Engage with classic texts, Latin, and Socratic seminars.
- Emphasis on Arts: Encounter beauty through sacred music and performing arts.
- Partnership with St. Michael’s Abbey: Norbertine Priests celebrate weekly Mass and offer confessions.
- Experiential Learning: Enrichment with trips, travel, and hands-on exploration.
- Service-Oriented: Students practice the spiritual and corporal works of mercy
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Preparing For Life, Formed For Heaven
At Saint Joseph Academy, academic excellence goes hand-in-hand with virtue and faith. Through our classical liberal arts curriculum and a commitment to truth, our students consistently perform well above national standards, graduate with confidence, and thrive in higher education and beyond.
Academic Excellence
- 90th+ percentile on IOWA Standardized Testing
- Students score 3–4 grade levels above average
- Classical curriculum emphasizing logic, Latin, rhetoric, and the great books
Athletic Performance
- 8 CIF Championship Appearances in the last 5 years
- 4 CIF Titles won
- 6 Collegiate Athletes in the Class of 2025
- Leader in Integrating Virtue and Athletics
- Worldwide Recognition for singing the Ave Maria after football games.
Culturally Significant
- Ranked in the Top 3% of K–8 schools nationwide
- Recognized by Cardinal Newman Society Honor Roll
- Alumni thrive in academic, spiritual, and service-oriented vocations
Real Voices From SJA High School Teachers, Parents, and Students
At Saint Joseph Academy, the impact of our classical Catholic education is best expressed by the people who live it every day. Hear directly from our teachers, parents, and students about how faith, academics, and community come together to form something truly special.
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