I cannot begin to express what a wonderful school St. Joe's High School is. My son is a Freshman and plays on the baseball team. He just loves the school, students and teachers. The teachers go above and beyond to help any student in need. This school teaches respect, maturity and creates good morals.
... Read more We are now part of the St. Joseph Family. I could go on and on. The school is superb! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/20/09
We can honestly say that enrolling our son in St. Joe's was the best thing we could have done for him. He is a junior and is in his third year there. He has developed a confidence and maturity that we feel is a direct result of the level of committement from the faculty and administration. His plan is
... Read more to go to medical school and we know that his goal is being fostered by the St. Joe's team. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/14/09
With our first year coming to an end I have been extremely happy with St. Joe's. Each teacher has gotten to know my son and they go above and beyond to get their students motivated and working to potential.
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Posted by a parent on 05/15/06
St. Joseph's has a wide range of academic courses that each student is required to take for graduation. The school's strength lies in its ability to create a well taught liberal arts education with a strong foundation in the sciences. Even if a student only takes the minimum required courses he will
... Read more still receive an excellent education. The school continually strives to create new clubs and activities where they see fit and also are consistently strong in athletics. Many clubs and activities are offered after school, which supplements the learning process in the classroom. Parents are also involved in many different school activities through the Mother's Club and the Father's Club. Parents also service as an example of a continual committment to the community beyond St. Joseph's. In summary, it is a school with a focus on the entire individual through learning, service, and extacurricular activities. Read less
Posted by a former student on 04/07/06
Excellent curriculum with very caring brothers and teachers. They truly believe in their credo. Lots of extracurricular activities and an exceptional sports program.
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Posted by a parent on 10/22/05
My son graduated in 2001 and was offered many scholarships. The administration and faculty are outstanding. You and your son will become part of the St. Joe's Family, which no public school can offer. My son and his classmates loved the school. Sports are tops also.
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Posted by a parent on 04/11/04
I graduated from SJHS in 2002 and am now serving in the US Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Bn, Bravo Co.,1st Platoon, Second Team..Camp Lejeune, NC. I owe St. Joseph's everything I can accredit to myself. I came to St. Joes as a undisciplined, schrewd individual. Mr. Anderson, the Dean of Students,
... Read more changed the way I felt about authority. Mr. Cunningham, Senora Kish, Brother Dennis, Brother Matt, Dr. Pugliese, Mr. Bryner, are among the finest people I have ever met. Now I am earning my bachelor of science degree with the distance learning program, Duke University, in corporate / trial law, with a minors in business admin / marketing. St. Joseph was the foundation I built myself on and it has yet to crumble! Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/04/04
This High School was the best experience my son has ever had. He learned so much more than even I imagined. He is now 24 years old earning his masters degree in education and I have the wonderful experience he had at St.Joes to thank. Especially Mr.Gandy, Coach Lou, Brother Ronald and ever other teacher
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Metuchen schools — St Joseph's High School is located at 145 Plainfield Ave, Metuchen NJ 08840. 145 Plainfield Ave is in the 08840 ZIP code in Metuchen, NJ The school district for St Joseph's High School is the Diocese Of Metuchen Education Office. St Joseph's High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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