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Applying for Admission

Making the decision on which high school to apply to is a significant one, and we are excited that you are considering Saint Joseph Academy.

Choosing an all-girls high school like Saint Joseph Academy means embracing an educational experience tailored specifically to the needs and strengths of young women.

Applying for the Class of 2030

We will begin accepting applications for the Class of 2030 on September 1, 2025.  Parents/guardians are encouraged to create their own MySJA account to keep track of their daughter’s admission progress. If you do not have a MySJA account, please complete our Inquiry Form and you’ll receive an email with instructions about creating your account. If you have any questions please email the Admission Office at admissions@sja1890.org.

Please note that the application process is different for students attending Catholic elementary schools than for students attending private/public middle schools.

Catholic elementary schools will send this information directly to us for those students who selected Saint Joseph Academy as their first choice high school. After reviewing students’ complete files, an admission decision will be made. In accordance with the Diocesan High School Application Process, Saint Joseph Academy Admission decision letters will be mailed out in February.

Applying from a Catholic Elementary School

  1. Students currently attending Catholic elementary schools follow the Diocese’s policy.
  2. In January 2026, Diocesan grade schools will instruct students on how to apply using the Diocese’s online high school application process.
  3. Those interested in attending Saint Joseph Academy must indicate Saint Joseph Academy as their first choice on the application form.
  4. These forms, along with the student’s records, are forwarded to the Saint Joseph Academy Admission Office by the applicant’s grade school.
  5. Applicants who indicate Saint Joseph Academy as their first-choice high school but are not accepted will be automatically forwarded to their second-choice school.

Applying from a Public or Non-Catholic Private Elementary School

  1. Create a parent/guardian MySJA account
  2. Saint Joseph Academy Application: Students from public/private schools need to complete the Saint Joseph Academy application in their parent/guardian’s MySJA account.
  3. Official Records from 6-8th grade: The applicant's parent/guardian must download the Records Release Form and forward the form to their daughter's current schoolso records may be released to Saint Joseph Academy.
  4. Letter of Recommendation: A Recommendation Letter from a current teacher must be submitted directly to the Admission Office.
  5. High School Placement Test: The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is required for admission consideration. The HSPT can be taken at Saint Joseph Academy or another area high school. Parents/guardians are responsible for sending HSPT scores from other high schools to Saint Joseph Academy’s Admission Office.  
  6. Admission Decision: Upon receipt of an application, the student's information is reviewed using the same criteria stated above. If acceptance of a particular student is in question, her school may be contacted prior to the final decision.

The first round of admission decisions will be released in February 2026. Applications received after February 1, 2026 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Transfers

Students interested in transferring to Saint Joseph Academy should submit the Inquiry Form. A member of the Admission Team will reach out to discuss next steps. 
To be considered for admission, prospective transfer students must submit the following information: 
  1. Transfer Student Application
    1. Application must be completed in the parent/guardian MySJA account
  2. Report Cards from 7th-grade to present
  3. Attendance Records
  4. Discipline Records
  5. Teacher Letter of Recommendation
After all application materials have been received, prospective transfer students are encouraged to schedule a shadow day. 
While we are flexible with the transfer application deadline, we recommend that transfer students apply by May 1 for consideration of entering into the academic year beginning in the fall. This timing helps to increase the timeliness of receiving an admission decision, transfer credit and course registration information.
Please contact the Admission Office at 216.251.4868 for specific information related to credit transfers and course availability.
 

International Applicants

Saint Joseph Academy welcomes applications from female international students. To begin, prospective international students should submit an Inquiry Form. After the Inquiry Form is received, the Director of Admission will reach out with next steps including scheduling an interview with the Global Program Director Ms. Rebecca Levis. 
Here is an overview of the application process for International Students: 
  1. Create Parent/Guardian MySJA account
  2. Schedule interview with Global Program Director
  4. Submit the following documents with translation:
    1. Official School Transcripts
    2. Standardized Test Scores
    3. Teacher Letter of Recommendation 
    4. Attendance Records
    5. Discipline Records
    6. Accommodation Plan/Special Arrangements (if applicable)
Applicants may be required to take a standardized English proficiency exam and/or provide additional information such as course descriptions. The student's application is evaluated by the Admission Review Committee using the criteria above. While we can make exceptions to the application deadline, we strongly recommend that international transfer students apply by February 1 if they wish to be considered as a prospective transfer beginning the fall semester of that year. Applying by this time will increase the timeliness of receiving an admission decision, transfer credit information, course registration information and the issuance of an I-20 Form.

Disclaimer

Saint Joseph Academy has an open admissions policy. Students of any race, religion, color, nationality and ethnic origin are admitted and accorded all rights, privileges, programs and activities through the Academy admissions policies, scholarships, athletics and other school-administered programs.
All applicants are reviewed regarding past school achievement, behavioral and academic records, standardized test scores and the applicant’s desire to attend Saint Joseph Academy. Applicant’s official records are reviewed and evaluated by the Admission Review Committee. A personal interview may be required prior to acceptance. The student and her parent/guardian will be contacted to set up an appointment with a member of the Admission Review Committee.