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Mount Saint Joseph Academy
History and Tradition:
Established in Chestnut Hill in 1858 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Mount Saint Joseph Academy is a private, selective day school for young women in grades 9 through 12, offering a college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition and context. The Mount is dually accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) and Middle States Association of College and Secondary Schools and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
SAT Results 2014 (Mean)
SAT: MSJA v.s. National and PA Overall
Campus: Mount Saint Joseph Academy is situated on 78 acres in Springfield
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Township, Montgomery County. The picturesque campus lies just outside Chestnut Hill, a historic, culturally-rich, urban village within Philadelphia. The location is readily accessible to Center City and the surrounding five counties, as evidenced by our student body who commute daily from 27 school districts in the Delaware Valley.
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Admission: Admission is through a competitive examination. Approximately
MSJA National PA
1000
50% of those who apply for Grade 9 are accepted each year. Scholarships for academic achievement, service, and the arts are available. All are based upon merit. Grants are offered to those who qualify for financial aid and meet the requirements of the specific grant. Financial aid is also available for those who qualify.
500
0 MSJA
Critical Reading 609
National PA
Students:
Enrollment for the 2014-2015 academic year is 553 students; the current student-teacher ratio stands at 10 to 1, and the average class size is 20 students.
Faculty: The faculty at the Mount is composed of both Sisters of Saint Joseph
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and lay teachers. The majority of faculty members (over 84%) hold advanced degrees.
Administration:
President: Principal: Dean of Studies: Dean of Student Affairs:
Guidance:
S. Kathleen Brabson, SSJ, MA Dr. Judith A. Caviston, EdD Mr. William J. Rooney, M.Ed. Mrs. Connie D’Angelo, MA
TOP 25 PERCENT SAT: MSJA v.s. National and PA Overall 2400 2400 2000
Director of Guidance: School Counselor: School Counselor:
Mrs. Amy Balcer, MS Lisa Boyle, MS Marybeth Competelli, MA
National Merit Scholarship Program
1500
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Class of 2015 4 Semi-Finalists (status until Spring 2015) 16 Commended Students Class of 2014 9 Finalists 18 Commended Students
MSJA National PA
1000
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Critical Reading 670
National PA
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1990
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120 West Wissahickon Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031 • 215-233-9133 • admiss@msjacad.org • www.msjacad.org