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St. Joseph High School

4120 S Bradley Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
St. Joseph High School, a Catholic co-educational secondary school, in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles features college preparatory with honors, college preparatory, as well as high school diploma programs.
Our educational services are predominantly governed by the need to prepare the college/university bound student, yet we also attempt to accommodate the needs of the high school diploma student.
The mission of the school is the formation of the person to image Christ in mind, heart, body and soul within the context of the church, the community, the nation and the world they serve.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Joseph High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1964
Colors
White, Green, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
488 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
St. Joseph High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: to Image Christ in Mind, Heart, Body, and Soul.
  • School Mascot: Knight
  • St. Joseph High School, a Catholic co-educational secondary school, in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles features college preparatory with honors, college preparatory, as well as high school diploma programs. Our educational services are predominantly governed by the need to prepare the college/university bound student, yet we also attempt to accommodate the needs of the high school diploma student. The mission of the school is the formation of the person to image Christ in mind, heart, body and soul within the context of the church, the community, the nation and the world they serve.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Joseph High School's ranking?
St. Joseph High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph High School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Santa Barbara County, CA is $27,538 for elementary schools and $42,354 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Santa Barbara County, CA is 64% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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