Interscholastic athletics are an integral part of the total educational program at St. Joseph's Academy. The purpose of athletic activities is to provide educational experiences not otherwise provided in the curriculum that will contribute to the student's knowledge, physical skills and emotional development.

The combination of outstanding athletes and knowledgeable coaches has enabled SJA to achieve district, city and state championships on numerous occasions in a variety of sports. The outstanding individual efforts of many Redstickers have led to continued careers as collegiate scholarship athletes.

St. Joseph's Academy is a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) and enjoys a statewide reputation for compliance with all LHSAA regulations and policies. All athletes must meet the scholastic and eligibility requirements as outlined by the LHSAA.

Any student-athlete who has a reasonable chance to play collegiate sports and/or to earn a college scholarship in athletics MUST register online with the NCAA Clearinghouse at the end of her junior year in high school. For more information on the NCAA Clearinghouse and the online registration process, please refer to the NCAA Website.