St Joseph High School

145 PLAINFIELD RD

Metuchen, NJ 08840

7 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Submitted by student on January 12, 2024

Class of 2026 writing my review of this high school. I am learning and definitely got smarter in math. Saint Joes has put me ahead of my friends classmates. The teachers here can be amazing, while others tend to be below average/worse. Student life is amazing and school pride is serious. Food is good and the school is big. Many activities and events going on throughout the school year. Recommend sending your son here but remember that just because you send your son here doesn't mean he will be successful.
Submitted by other on December 21, 2015

When we came for the open house right away, I was impressed with the environment. Very organized!
Submitted by student on November 26, 2014

Ehh St. Joe's is okay. I think the thing that irritates me most, besides the tuition, is how mediocre St. Joe's is in spite of its arrogance. For Christ's sake, the motto is "Where excellence is a habit, not a goal." The ego that stems from those words alone infuriates me, especially considering a) how few of its students attend top tier universities, b) the average to below average test scores, c) garbage extracurriculars (so-so math league, lazy and complacent student paper, sports that are usually nothing to write home about, no Future Business Leaders of America, below average Model UN), d) lack of interesting alumni, and e) some of the god awful teachers (some absolutely wonderful though). St. Joe's isn't bad by any means, and I'm not saying one should avoid sending his/her child to St. Joe's like the plague, but don't kid yourself into thinking that doing so is going to singlehandedly make your child's future better. Your son is JUST as likely to become a druggie community college drop-out bum whether he goes to St. Joe's or not. Excellence is NOT a habit here. Lowering our standards until we can relegate our mediocre accomplishment to "excellence" is.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2013

Great school! Wonderful atmosphere. My son became much happier here after the public school. BUT, big disappointment - biology teacher. If you are interested in biology - consider other options.
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2013

From the moment I started to send my son to St Joes i have felt a sense of comfort. I trust the teachers and staff to provide my son with the best education available. It is well worth the price of tuition. This school has so much to offer your sons.
Submitted by student on June 26, 2011

As a recently graduated student I can say with conviction that attending Saint Joseph high school was the best decision of my life. Some people claim my Alma Mater is soft on drugs, discipline, etc all I can stay to that is the ones making these comments are wrong. It is always said that there are three things the school will not look the other way: weapons, drugs, and attacking a teacher. The administration will throw you out with out a second thought. They have thrown out millionaires' children, big sport people, etc. They are committed to the notion that at St Joe's excellent is a habit, not a goal. The school's academic record speaks for itself. How people can talk down this school is beyond my comprehension. I have not formed many friendships at St Joe's, but I have formed brotherhoods. In my opinion it would be insulting to the men I went to school with to call them mere friends, they are much more, they are my brothers, and I would do anything for them. It saddens me to think that I will never be a student here again, but it brings me joy to think that one day I will have the honor to send my son here. God bless this school Bros Ronald, Ron, Paul, Mr Lechner thank you.
Submitted by parent on November 02, 2010

St. Joe's provides a positive learning environment for its students. My son if finally happy to go to school each day. The friendships and fraternal atmosphere create strong bonds for the boys. St. Joe's teachers know their students and care about their success. Bravo!