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Welcome to Saint Joseph High School

In a faith-filled community where every student is valued as a Child of God, Saint Joseph High School provides a dynamic, college preparatory education that nurtures spiritual growth, academic excellence, co-curricular involvement, and civic responsibility.
 
For over 110 years, Saint Joseph has proudly upheld a legacy of excellence, graduating National Merit-recognized scholars, producing award-winning theater performances, capturing WPIAL championships, and shaping well-rounded, compassionate citizens.
 
Named a 2025 Best School by Niche and honored as the only high school in the Pittsburgh Diocese to receive the prestigious School of Excellence designation (formerly Top 50 Catholic High Schools in the Nation) every year since 2006, St. Joes is committed to the highest standards in academics, athletics, and character formation.
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Upcoming Events

Our Annual Spartan Holiday Basketball Tournament is coming up on December 29th and 30th!
Alumni, we’d love to see you at the Maloney Room on Monday, December 29, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Reconnect with old friends, classmates, and teammates! For FREE entry, please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Essoajdnj3GACoYP7. This will help us prepare for your arrival and inform the gate.
Dec. 29 Game Schedule:
Girls': Tip-off against Bishop Canevin at 6:00 PM
Boys': Tip-off against Cheswick Christian at 7:30 PM
Don’t miss out—mark your calendar and we can’t wait to see you there!  
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Mission Statement

Saint Joseph High School is grounded in the Gospel truths of Jesus Christ. In a community that respects each student as a Child of God, we offer a college preparatory education that encourages spiritual growth, academic excellence, co-curricular participation, and civic engagement.  Our Mission is to graduate men and women whose lives are rooted in our core values of Sanctity, Justice, Honor and Scholarship.

At a glance

  • 100% Graduation Rate
  • 30 WPIAL Section Championships
  • 2,767 School Volunteer Hours
  • $1 million in Scholarships Available
  • 50 College Credits Offered

Latest News

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Sword & Shield Newspaper - Fall Edition

The fall edition of the Sword and Shield is here! Dive into the latest updates, features, and highlights, all crafted by our talented students. Happy reading!
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President's Message

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As a proud 1989 graduate of Saint Joseph High School, I believe we offer a wonderful atmosphere, and have for over 110 years, to discover your interests and develop your God-given talents. Our beloved high school will challenge and walk closely with you as we deliver on our mission to prepare our students for college, life and heaven!

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