A commitment to academic excellence enables SJA to ensure the intellectual growth of each student through challenging and inspiring courses and a dedicated faculty.

We offer our students an exceptional college-preparatory experience through a rigorous curriculum supplemented by experiential learning opportunities. Learning extends beyond the classroom and frequently far beyond our campus with experiences such as coastal restoration work with LSU’s Coastal Roots program, exploring historical sites and landmarks, visiting studios and museums and a vast array of global travel opportunities.
 
Our commitment to educating each young woman as a “whole person” encompasses her mind, body and spirit. We provide focused and individualized attention, including a number of resources designed to ensure each student meets and exceeds her academic goals for high school and beyond. 

A Tradition of Excellence

St. Joseph’s Academy is a five-time National Blue Ribbon School. The Academy has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in 1991, 1996, 2002, 2016 and 2023.

100 percent of SJA graduates attend a four-year college or university. Members of the class of 2025 were offered admission to 165 colleges and universities. 

The class of 2024 was offered $38.55 million in scholarship money. 

The average composite ACT score for the class of 2024 is 25.6, well above both the state and national averages.

Academy students are recognized annually in the National Merit Scholarship program.

SJA has been accredited by the Louisiana State Department of Education since 1931 and will continue to be accredited by Lumen Catholic School Accreditation through the Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education at The Catholic University of America.