St. Joseph High School (Lakewood, California)
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Official name | St. Joseph High School |
Established | 1964 |
Principals | Maria Teresa Mendoza |
Location | 5825 N. Woodruff Avenue |
Website | St. Joseph High School |
Enrollment | 850 |
Mascot | Jester |
School Colors | Orange and White |
District | |
Motto | Love, Hope and Zeal |
St. Joseph High School is a private Catholic all-girls high school located in Lakewood, California. It is operated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
[edit] History
The high school was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Caronde (CSJ). It opened its doors on September 14, 1964 and was dedicated on May 5, 1967 by Cardinal James McIntyre who had asked the CSJ to open a school for girls in Lakewood. Since its founding, the school has graduated over 4,200 students.
[edit] Recognitions and accreditations
St. Joseph is a National Blue Ribbon School and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA).