Private School in Brownsville, TX

Saint Joseph Academy:
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, Saint Joseph Academy is a Roman Catholic co-educational college-preparatory school owned and operated by the Marist Brothers of the Schools and offering programs for students in Grades 7-12. In addition to college prep SAT and ACT, honors and advanced placement courses we provide the Champagnat Learning Center, a program that addresses the needs of those students who have been identified as having learning disabilities, have passed the Saint Joseph Academy entrance exam, and who also have the ability to meet the demands of a rigorous college preparatory education.

Academics:
Saint Joseph Academy’s comprehensive curriculum in the arts and sciences emphasizes fundamental academic skills – the written and oral expression of ideas, problem solving, critical thought, and the competent use of current technology. Our students prepare themselves for university studies and for a lifetime of learning.

At Saint Joseph Academy, writing and research are incorporated into all subject areas. As part of an on-going information literacy initiative, students at every grade level receive training in the most up-to-date research practices.

The curriculum, which has undergone extensive renovation under the direction of a nationally recognized authority in the field of curriculum and instruction, is designed to foster the critical thinking, research, and writing skills students will need for success at the university level.

In addition, faculty in all departments continue to participate in professional development to ensure that our students receive excellent instruction and have abundant opportunities to hone their writing skills in all their classes.

Key Subjects for graduation include English, Business, Computer Science, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Science, Social Studies.

Honors and Advanced Placement Courses:
Saint Joseph Academy is proud of its rigorous curriculum in the arts and sciences and offers opportunities for students who seek advanced study through our Advanced Placement and Honors courses.

These include English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish Language and Spanish Literature.

College Preparation Courses:
We offer college prep courses for SAT and ACT.

Athletics:
Sports include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field.