St. Joseph by the Sea High School

This school takes a genuine interest in our children. They have an outstanding academic record. They encourage the children to stay involved with school activities. The teach them organization, time management and study skills....and most importantly they teach the kids respect and discipline....The children are well prepared for college when they graduate. I'm impressed with the faculty, and the athletic department too. I'm thrilled that my son attends St Joseph by the Sea high school. I highly recommend this school!! :)
--Submitted by a parent

I am a freshman in SJS, and yes, it is truly challenging. However, that is it's appeal. I earned a seat in their honors program, though maintaining it is far more difficult. I am extremely proud to attend Sea, because I know how impressive it looks on one's transcript to not only have attended such a remarkable school, but graduated with honors with two foreign languages, Spanish and Latin, under one's belt.
--Submitted by a student

St. Joseph By-The-Sea High School is, in my opinion one of the tops schools in the area. Is it hard? Yes. Is It challenging? Yes. Does it prepare the students for life? Yes. I am proud to send my son there and I am proud that my second son is likely going there as well. It is refreshing to see in today's world, a school that holds the students accountable for their performance, much like a boss will hold his/her staff accountable. Sea is a place where academics, spirituality and athletics coexist in seamless symbiosis. Well done Monsignor! You have prepared my son well and I count on the staff to prepare the rest of my boys as well.
--Submitted by a parent

i got kicked outta sea becasue my grades wernt up to their tanders and let my tell you ther high..........but its an amazing school and i miss it so much i whish beone wish i could go back i resent everyday im not their and that i wont be graduating high school with a sea diploma ....i made the greatest friends their and i achived somthings there that i never thought i could i love that school so0o00o0o much and yes its hard but i one of the best schoold on the island and if i had to redo my freshman and sofmore years over i would do them at sea and i would try harder this way i could graduate for sea............not only is it a good school the teachers are great and yes they dont baby you but tust me when i say its an amazing school
--Submitted by a student

I am an alumnus of Sea and I think it is an amazing school. I was in the Honors program and there was a lot of work involved and at times it seemed ridiculous but now I realize that is was well worth it. Sea did a wonderful job of preparing me for college and I am so thankful to all of my teachers for doing such an excellent job. I received several college credits through Sea which were helpful in my college career. I think that I received the ultimate high school experience at Sea. It is a great place to be, the teachers are very helpful and there is a lot of school spirit. There are many clubs after school that are fun and easy to join. I think that I made the best decision going to Sea and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

i just graduated from Sea and it is a great school. it is tough but it prepares you for college since the teachers do not really baby you, even though it is high school. definitely the best choice on staten island

The school is terrible for kids! i am telling you know do not pick it . people who say their seniors and juniors that love the school only love the high school experience not the school the school is terrible and its too much stress and work for one kid idc if they prepare us for the future i can prepare myself for the future at any other school and still have an equal education KIDS DO NOT GO THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
--Submitted by a student

a few comments down a parents states that the school is to hard and how there is so much work. well i think its a good thing because sea teaches you about the future, if something is hard in life do you just quit at it and say no this isn't worth it and lower your standards? sometimes life doesnt even give you that option. i think sea is a great school and coming from public school i feel a lot has changed, but for the better.
--Submitted by a student

I am an alumna of St. Joseph by the Sea and I find it very disturbing to read some of the negative reviews posted to this site, especially those written by parents. If your child complains the teachers think students 'don't have a life' they should be told that schoolwork is their life while in school. If he/she requires constant individual attention, perhaps a high-calibur private college-prep school is not appropriate. May I suggest a vocational school? Based on at least one of the student reviews posted to this site, I think they would fit in better there. Parents who coddle their children instead of encouraging them to strive for academic success are impeding their progress. Sea is a great school whose staff encourage diligence and individual responsibility. Those who cannot handle this no-nonsense approach to education should crawl back into their holes and not discourage others from attending. Love Sea!

Me being an honors student (with a scholarship) can tell you this school does not live up to desired expectations. There is an extreme lack of varied clubs, teachers are ignorant and days are tedious.
--Submitted by a student