Year Founded: 1861

Founder: De La Salle Christian Brothers

Affiliation: St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is an independent Lasallian and Roman Catholic college preparatory school for young men in grades 9-12. Students from all faiths are welcome to attend.

Accreditation and Memberships: St. Joe's is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State and accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. It is a member of the Christian Brothers' Education Association, The College Board, and the National Catholic Education Association.

Number of Students: 722

Student to Teacher Ratio: 14:1

Base Tuition for 2011-2012: $10,500

Admission: Admission to St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is open to young men whose elementary school record exhibits positive citizenship in an academic community and an ability to succeed in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Students must also achieve a satisfactorily competitive score on the school's entrance exam, which is usually taken in November of their 8th grade year.

Non-Discrimination Policy: St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic or other school-administered programs.

Facilities:

  • Modern campus with comfortable, well-equipped classrooms, library, cafeteria, and student commons
  • Robert T. Scott, AFSC Athletic Field Complex - on campus artificial-turf playing surface
  • Cullen Center for Excellence in Science
  • Three student computer labs, along with a graphic arts lab and Music MIDI Lab
  • 340 computer workstations
  • SMART boards in all classrooms
  • Wireless internet access throughout school
  • State-of-the-art Visual and Performing Arts facility
  • Chapel and Campus Ministry Center for daily mass and quiet reflection
  • Cullen Lecture Hall - a modern audiovisual space
  • A gymnasium, auxiliary gymnasium, and field house
  • Modern weight room and physical conditioning center

 

Noteworthy Facts:

  • Class of 2011 - 188 graduates
  • More than $24 million in scholarships and grants awarded from colleges and universities to Class of 2011
  • Collegiate Scholars program for enrichment outside of the classroom
  • Opportunities to study and travel abroad through foreign language program
  • 16 Advanced Placement opportunities
  • Students received an average grade of 4.88 (out of 5) on the AP Calculus exam
  • Students received an average grade of 4.41 (out of 5) on the AP Chemistry exam
  • Students received an average grade of 4.35 (out of 5) on the AP Biology exam
  • 84 percent of AP exams taken received a grade of three (3) or higher
  • Varsity teams won championships in football and soccer in 2011-2012
  • Six 2009-2010 All-Catholic Wrestling champions
  • 17 students designated as All-Western New York Scholar Athletes, the most male award winners for any high school in Western New York