Saint Joseph Academy is a Catholic school in Brownsville, TX, providing support for dyslexia, ADHD, and mild learning differences.
Saint Joseph Academy is a Catholic, co-educational college preparatory school in Brownsville, TX, serving students in grades 7-12. The academy provides specialized academic support for students navigating dyslexia and mild learning differences, as well as dedicated programs for students with ADD/ADHD. With an average class size of 18 and a faculty where 80% hold advanced degrees, the school offers a structured and attentive learning environment.
The school's curriculum is designed to foster both academic excellence and moral formation, offering a wide range of AP courses including AP Biology, AP Psychology, and AP US History. Beyond the classroom, students can engage in various extracurricular activities and clubs, such as the Positive Peer Leadership Team, Chess Team, and various honor societies, providing opportunities for social development and leadership in a supportive community.
Saint Joseph Academy maintains a formal dress code and offers summer school options to support continuous learning. The school is highly accessible, with a 95% acceptance rate and 25% of students receiving financial aid. Families interested in enrollment should note the October 21 admission deadline and can contact the admissions office for details regarding tuition, which averages $11,940 annually.
At a Glance
Grades7-12
Students463
Class Size18:1 ratio
Tuition$11,940
Fin. Aid25% receive aid
Est.1865
DeadlineOct. 21
Accreditation & Memberships
Texas Catholic Conference Education Department
School Information
| Year Founded | 1865 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,940 |
| Tuition Notes | Application Fee $75 Registration $650 |
| Total Students | 463 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80 |
| Average Class Size | 18 |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Marisol De Luz |
| Admissions Associate | Destiny Rodriguez |
| Admission Deadline | Oct. 21 |
| Acceptance Rate | 95 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 25 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,500 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 90 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
DyslexiaMild Learning Differences
AP Courses
AP BiologyAP CalculusAP ChemistryAP Computer ScienceAP FrenchAP GovernmentAP Human GeographyAP MicroeconomicsAP PhysicsAP PsychologyAP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish LiteratureAP Studio ArtAP US History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Football · Golf · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Weightlifting |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Astronomy Club · Bloodhound Ambassadors · Book Club · Bowling Club · Business Club · Chess Team · Fishing Club · French Honor Society · Good Neighbor Service Project · Green Team · Marist Youth · Model UN · National Junior Honor Society · pep squad · Positive Peer Leadership Team · Project Red (Student News) · Rotary International Interact · Spanish Honor Society · Student Council · SWAP (Poetry/Writing Club) · UNICEF Club · Show More (5) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Liturgical Choir · National Art Honor Society |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Texas Catholic Conference Education Department |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | irp.cdn-website.com/e5a8927d/files/uploaded/Calendar_2024-2025_%285%29.pdf |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1120 |
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