St. Joseph's Catholic School (Greenville, South Carolina)
St. Joseph’s Catholic School is a school located in Greenville, South Carolina. It is the only Catholic high school in the upstate of South Carolina, and also happens to be one of the top 50 Catholic high schools in the United States. It is a private, Roman Catholic, co-educational, college-preparatory day school. St. Joseph’s is both recognized and approved by and within the Diocese of Charleston. St. Joseph’s has over 600 students, all throughout grades 6-12. It is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association, and is also a member of the South Carolina High School League. The campus is 36 acres, and includes a baseball field, a softball field, two tennis courts, a football/soccer field, and a school gymnasium. The high school is a co-educational program, however the middle school has single-gender classes. Students attending St. Joseph’s are required to wear a uniform. The Catholic traditions are celebrated at St. Joseph’s, including daily prayer and the celebration of the Mass. St. Joseph's Catholic School has a 100% college-acceptance rate.
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