Saint Joseph High School
Lakewood · Los Angeles County · Catholic religious-affiliated
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- Where graduates go, as the school itself publishes it. Saint Joseph High School publishes where its graduates go (Recent): 16 colleges, including Johns Hopkins, UCLA, Notre Dame, Berkley University of California.
- The UC pipeline here is real. 59 admissions to the top six UC campuses for a class of 122 seniors puts this school in roughly the top 12% of California high schools.
- Elite admits are rare — here and everywhere. Berkeley and UCLA admitted 13 of this class's 225 UC applications. The strong middle campuses — San Diego, Santa Barbara, Irvine, Davis — are where most real UC outcomes happen.
- One question for any counselor: who should still test? Plenty of strong students skip the SAT/ACT now — but merit scholarships at dozens of colleges still key off scores. Ask how the school decides who should still sit for one.
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Where graduates go — as published by the school
Saint Joseph High School publishes its college acceptances (Recent): 16 colleges. See the full list ↓
Admissions at a glance
Is Saint Joseph High School a good school for college admissions?
Saint Joseph High School's UC Reach Score is 48 (Above average, top 25% in California; higher than 88% of California high schools), from 59 UC admits (counted at each UC) for 122 seniors in 2025, and it publishes a college list without per-college counts.
How hard is it to get into Saint Joseph High School?
Saint Joseph High School does not post an acceptance rate on its admissions pages; applications are due Jan 22, 2027.
From the school's own admissions pages and public filings. Dates verified Oct 1, 2026; exams verified September 2026. Full calendar: California private-school admissions tracker · entrance exams. More private high schools in Los Angeles County · Entrance exams in Los Angeles County
Private high schools near Saint Joseph High School
Five private high schools within 8 miles of Saint Joseph High School, with tuition and the exam each requires where the school publishes them.
| School | City | Miles | Grades | Tuition | Entrance exam | UC Reach Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint John Bosco High School | Bellflower | 3.1 | 9–12 | $18,325 | No entrance exam named — application asks for… | 31 |
| Valley Christian High School | Cerritos | 4.6 | 9–12 | No entrance exam | 16 | |
| Aquinas International Academy | Garden Grove | 6.7 | 6–12 | No entrance exam posted | ||
| Saint Anthony High School | Long Beach | 7.0 | 9–12 | $12,300 | HSPT (High School Placement Test), required for… | 13 |
| Saint Paul High School | Santa Fe Springs | 7.2 | 9–12 | $12,850 | HSPT (High School Placement Test); $55 testing… | 38 |
Distances are straight-line miles between school locations. Tuition and exams are from each school's own admissions pages; see the entrance-exam guide.
Their published college acceptances
College acceptances
St. Joseph High School publishes the colleges that admitted its graduates. What follows is copied from that document — 16 colleges, in the document's own order.
Years, as the document states them
Recent
University of California · 2
Berkley University of California · UCLA
Cal State · 1
Other California · 6
USC · Santa Clara University · University of San Francisco · Chapman · Vanguard University · Pepperdine University
Out of state · 5
Johns Hopkins · Notre Dame · Utah Tech University · Syracuse University · Gonzaga University
Not matched to a college page · 2
Otis · Loyola
Is my kid's college on this list?
The school down the road: Valley Christian High School
| College | St. Joseph High School | Valley Christian High School |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | — | ✓ named |
| Boston University | — | ✓ named |
| Columbia University | — | ✓ named |
| Cornell University | — | ✓ named |
| Georgetown Univ. | — | ✓ named |
| Johns Hopkins | ✓ named | ✓ named |
| New York University | — | ✓ named |
| Notre Dame | ✓ named | — |
| Princeton University | — | ✓ named |
| Stanford University | — | ✓ named |
| Tufts University | — | ✓ named |
| UCLA | ✓ named | ✓ named |
Both schools print names, not counts, so this shows which selective colleges each list names.
As the document prints them
These graduates were admitted to the colleges above.
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As published, source linked As published by St. Joseph High School — Recent College Acceptances (school news feed) ↗. Found at: 16 individual dated announcement posts under the site's 'Recent College Acceptances' news category, posted 2022-2025 (each post names one school, no student nam.
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Where grads go — and what it costs & pays
UC admits by campus · Class of 2025
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How Saint Joseph High School compares for families
Top-tier college outcomes for California families.
- ▸ StatewideUC Reach Score of 48 — 29 points above the California median of 19. Ahead of 88% of California high schools.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsBeats the peer median (UC Reach Score 48 vs a 18 median) across the 5 most similar nearby schools.
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Scroll up to the UC Reach card for Saint Joseph High School's 2025 number, statewide percentile, and 5-year trend.
Enrollment trend & projection
If this trend holds (+1.2%/yr, Total enrollment)
At tuition of $ / student:
| Horizon | Projected Total enrollment | Change | Tuition impact / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr (2026) | ~564 | +7 | $0 |
| 3 yr (2028) | ~577 | +20 | $0 |
| 5 yr (2030) | ~591 | +34 | $0 |
Straight-line extrapolation of the recent annual rate — a what-if, not a forecast of intent. Default = a typical CA Catholic high school ($10k–18k). Edit the figure to match your school.
How does Saint Joseph High School really compare on getting kids to college?
We've ranked it #1 of 10 most similar nearby schools on UC Reach. Unlock the full snapshot to see the head-to-head — who's ahead, by how much, and where it's heading.
Your similar-school group includes
Valley Christian High School · Calvary Chapel Christian School · Saint Anthony High School · Saint John Bosco High School · Saint Paul High School · Rosary Academy · +4 more
Diocesan context — Archdiocese of Los Angeles
ArchdioceseLargest Catholic school system in the U.S. Archdiocese of Los Angeles is the canonical governance body for Catholic schools in this region — board policy, tuition guidance, and shared services typically originate here. Visit the diocesan website →
Financial figures aren't shown because Catholic (arch)dioceses don't file IRS Form 990 — they're covered by the USCCB Group Ruling (GEN 0928), which exempts dioceses, parishes, and parochial schools from individual filing. School counts above are hand-compiled from each diocese's published schools-department information.
Saint Joseph High School sent 225 applications to the six most selective University of California campuses and 26.2% were admitted, producing a UC Reach Score of 48 (top-6 UC admits per 100 seniors, counting a student at each campus that admitted them) — 29 points above the California median of 19, higher than 88% of California high schools. The school produces 10.7 UCLA + UC Berkeley admits per 100 seniors.
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53
48
Higher than 88% of California high schools (1105 ranked, ≥50 seniors)
Saint Joseph High School's UC Reach Score of 48 is in the top quartile statewide (median 19; top 25% bar 33) — but it's still below the top-10% bar of 53.
For context, the elite tier (top 1%) clears 95 — a gap of 47 pp from where this school sits.
Overall, Saint Joseph High School's UC Reach is higher than 88% of California high schools (1105 ranked).
Private-school figures come from the California Private School Affidavit. Per CDE, inclusion in private-school data is not an evaluation, approval, or endorsement of a school.
GPA figures reflect 2024 — UC has not yet released applicant/admit GPA for 2025.
UC funnel — which kids are getting in at what GPA
Combining the school's applicant pool GPA, admit pool GPA, actual admit rate, and statewide CA admit rates by individual GPA band, we can read which GPA tiers tend to get in — and which don't.
| Campus | 4.00+ GPA | 3.70–3.99 GPA | 3.30–3.69 GPA | < 3.30 GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | Real shot | Long odds | Filtered out | Filtered out |
| UC San Diego | Strong shot | Real shot | Long odds | Filtered out |
| UC Santa Barbara | Strong shot | Moderate | Long odds | Filtered out |
| UC Irvine | Strong shot | Real shot | Long odds | Filtered out |
| UC Davis | Strong shot | Real shot | Moderate | Filtered out |
The numbers behind it
| Campus | Applicant GPA | Admit GPA | Lift ⓘ | Admit rate | vs peer schools @ same GPA ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 3.98 | 4.34 | +0.36 | 10.0% | Peers +0.27 · steeper |
| UC San Diego | 4.01 | 4.24 | +0.23 | 19.3% | Peers +0.25 · matches |
| UC Santa Barbara | 3.99 | 4.23 | +0.24 | 26.7% | Peers +0.26 · matches |
| UC Irvine | 4.06 | 4.23 | +0.16 | 20.3% | Peers +0.17 · matches |
| UC Davis | 3.97 | 4.07 | +0.10 | 32.0% | Peers +0.22 · wider |
Statewide CA admit rates by individual GPA band, 2024 (for reference)
| GPA band | UCB | UCLA | UCSD | UCSB | UCI | UCD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00+ | 17.1% | 14.4% | 43.5% | 57.3% | 46.0% | 64.1% |
| 3.70–3.99 | 2.8% | 1.5% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 16.5% | 27.5% |
| 3.30–3.69 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 9.1% |
| 3.00–3.29 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| < 3.00 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Where Saint Joseph High School sits vs. all California schools ⓘ
Overall, this school admits its UC applicants in line with what their GPAs predict (18.8% actual vs. 20.9% expected), based on 2024 data.
UC Outcomes Trend — 2018–2025
Class size from CDE grade 12 enrollment. Campus-level data: applicant and admit totals count a student once at EACH campus. A senior admitted to UCLA and UC San Diego adds 2 to the admit total, so the total can exceed the senior class — that is the metric working as defined, not an error. The admit RATE is unaffected: both its numerator and denominator are campus-level.
Campus Breakdown — 2025
| Campus | Applicants | Admits | Enrollees | Admit Rate | UC Reach Score | Yield | Avg GPA (App) '24 | Avg GPA (Adm) '24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley → Elite | 31 | 4 | —† | 12.9% | 3 | — | 4.03 | —† |
| UCLA → Elite | 50 | 9 | 8 | 18.0% | 7 | 88.9% | 3.98 | 4.34 |
| UC San Diego → Selective | 45 | 10 | —† | 22.2% | 8 | — | 4.01 | 4.24 |
| UC Santa Barbara → Selective | 36 | 13 | —† | 36.1% | 11 | — | 3.99 | 4.23 |
| UC Irvine → Selective | 48 | 12 | —† | 25.0% | 10 | — | 4.06 | 4.23 |
| UC Davis → | 15 | 11 | —† | 73.3% | 9 | — | 3.97 | 4.07 |
What This Means
At a glance
JSON · Using this page with an AI assistantSaint Joseph High School is a private high school in Lakewood, Los Angeles County, California with 122 seniors in the Class of 2025.
Its UC Reach Score is 48 (Above average, top 25% in California): 59 UC admits (counted at each UC) from a senior class of 122, so a student admitted to several campuses counts at each. That is higher than 88% of California high schools.
In 2025 its students filed 225 UC applications and received 59 offers, a UC admit rate of 26.2% (counted at each campus); 8 enrolled.
More of its graduates enrolled at UCLA than at any other UC campus (8 in 2025); UC Berkeley and UCLA together admitted 13.
Of its graduates who enrolled at a UC, 83% earned a degree within six years (cohort entering 2016).
Enrollment was 557 students in 2025, up 7% since 2020.
Saint Joseph High School publishes a college acceptances list for the Recent: 16 colleges. Source: Recent College Acceptances (school news feed).
Sources: University of California Office of the President (admissions), California Department of Education (enrollment, A-G, college-going), and the school's own published documents where named.
Questions families ask
What is Saint Joseph High School's UC Reach Score? Saint Joseph High School's UC Reach Score is 48 (Above average, top 25% in California): 59 UC admits (counted at each UC) from a senior class of 122, so a student admitted to several campuses counts at each. That is higher than 88% of California high schools.
How many students from Saint Joseph High School got into a UC? In 2025 its students filed 225 UC applications and received 59 offers, a UC admit rate of 26.2% (counted at each campus); 8 enrolled.
Which UC campus do Saint Joseph High School graduates attend most? More of Saint Joseph High School's graduates enrolled at UCLA than at any other UC campus (8 in 2025); UC Berkeley and UCLA together admitted 13.
Where do Saint Joseph High School graduates go to college? Saint Joseph High School publishes a college acceptances list for the Recent: 16 colleges. Source: Recent College Acceptances (school news feed).
How many students attend Saint Joseph High School? Enrollment was 557 students in 2025, up 7% since 2020.
When is the application deadline for Saint Joseph High School? At Saint Joseph High School, applications are due Jan 22, 2027.
Is Saint Joseph High School a good school for college admissions? Saint Joseph High School's UC Reach Score is 48 (Above average, top 25% in California; higher than 88% of California high schools), from 59 UC admits (counted at each UC) for 122 seniors in 2025, and it publishes a college list without per-college counts.
Analysis: Test Prep Gurus (High School Reach, highschoolreach.com). These figures may be quoted with attribution to Test Prep Gurus.
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