• TypePrimary and secondary schools
• LocationBaton Rouge, The United States
• Taught inEnglish
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St. Joseph's Academy (SJA) is a Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory high school for grades 9 to 12 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. It was founded in 1868 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, whose charism shapes its mission of faith development, academic study and personal growth. SJA has received the National Blue Ribbon School award five times (1991, 1996, 2002, 2016 and 2023).

The curriculum is college-preparatory and, according to the school, exceeds the standards required by the state of Louisiana. It combines:

• College-prep core classes
• Honors and Advanced Placement courses (25 AP courses in 2026-27)
• Dual-enrollment classes
• Electives such as Choir, Dance, Art, Drama, Media Arts, Computer Science and Entrepreneurship

Theology is taught in all four years, alongside daily prayer, liturgies, retreats and required service hours. Each student has her own device in a one-to-one technology programme, and students receive guidance from grade-level counsellors and two full-time college advisors. Students of all faiths and backgrounds with the academic ability and motivation to succeed may apply; the school holds an Open House each year on the third Thursday in October and offers private tours by appointment. Tuition assistance is awarded each year.

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3015 Broussard St., Baton Rouge, LA, The United States, 70808

College-preparatory curriculum for grades 9 to 12, based on 21st-century skills, STEM and ACT College Readiness Standards, with theology in every year. Course types:

• College-prep core curriculum
• Honors courses and an Honors Diploma
• Advanced Placement (25 AP courses in 2026-27)
• Dual-enrollment classes
• Electives including Choir, Dance, Art, Painting, Drama, Media Arts, Family and Consumer Science, Computer Science and Entrepreneurship

SJA admits young women to grades 9 to 12. Students of all faiths and of all educational and socioeconomic backgrounds who have the academic ability and motivation to succeed may apply; the admissions policy does not discriminate by race or national origin. Special consideration is given to Catholic families who have consistently supported Catholic education and to families with a legacy at SJA. Final decisions are made by the President and Principal on the recommendation of the Admissions Committee. Prospective students can attend the Open House (third Thursday in October), a Spend-the-Day visit in 8th grade, or a private tour by appointment.

SJA offers merit-based awards and need-based financial aid (endowed scholarships). For the 2026-27 school year, the school awarded more than $970,000 in tuition assistance to 159 students. Applications for tuition assistance must be made every year; late applications are considered only in special circumstances.