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: 765
Student to Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Base Tuition for 2008-2009: $8,690
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 and student commons
- Three student computer labs, along with a graphic arts lab and music MIDI lab
- 340 computer workstations and 23 classrooms with Smartboards
- Wireless internet access throughout school
- Cullen Center for Excellence in Science (scheduled for completion in fall 2009)
- State-of-the-art Visual and Performing Arts facility
- Cullen Lecture Hall – a modern audiovisual space
- Chapel and campus ministry center for daily mass and quiet reflection
- Robert T. Scott, AFSC Athletic Field Complex - on campus artificial-turf playing surfaces
- A gymnasium for basketball and volleyball
- An auxiliary gymnasium for practice and class
- Modern weight room and physical conditioning center
- A field house for outdoor athletic events
Noteworthy Facts:
- Class of 2008 - 192 graduates
- More than $16.8 million in scholarships and grants awarded from colleges and universities to Class of 2008
- 32 Advanced Placement Scholars in 2007
- 79 percent of AP exams taken received a grade of three (3) or higher
- One National Merit Scholarship Finalist and Seven Commended Student from the Class of 2008
- 87 students were members of the National Honor Society
- 11 All-Western New York Scholar Athletes in 2008
- 16 Advanced Placement opportunities
- Collegiate Scholars program for enrichment outside of the classroom
- Opportunities to study and travel abroad through foreign language program and London Seminar
- One student of 20, chosen from nearly 10,000 students nationwide, to be a member of the 2008 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad Team Omega
- Federation Ice Hockey Team won 6th straight Catholic State (AA) Championship
- Varsity Soccer Team won 2nd straight Playoff Championship
