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Applying to St. Joseph Hill Academy High School

shadowing
 

Become a Hilltopper for a Day! We invite 8th Grade Girls to shadow current 9th or 10th Hill students this Fall 2024!

This shadowing opportunity is often more than a visit—it's a student's chance to envision her future as part of our esteemed Hilltopper family. It offers a unique glimpse into the rich academic environment, supportive community, and empowering atmosphere that define Hill. 

Sign up today! Registration is required. 

hill's athletic open house
 

Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls and their parents! Don't miss St. Joseph Hill Academy High School’s exciting Athletic Open House showcasing 15 diverse sports across fall, winter, and spring seasons.

Our experienced coaches will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate what makes each sport unique. You'll learn about our JV and Varsity teams, giving you a clear path for growth and competition as you progress toward a potential high school experience at St. Joseph Hill Academy. Learn how we support our athletes in NCAA registration and discover how many of our scholar-athletes secure athletic scholarships for college.

Come discover new passions, meet potential teammates, and envision yourself as part of our vibrant athletic community!

You will see how sports can enhance your high school experience and set you on a path to personal growth, teamwork, and success! 

Registration is required. 

admissions
 
St. Joseph Hill Academy welcomes girls interested in growing academically, socially, and spiritually. As our school mission states, “St. Joseph Hill Academy High School, a Catholic high school, in keeping with Christian values and the traditions of the Daughters of Divine Charity, seeks to educate and empower young women to be confident independent thinkers with strong character and leadership qualities, who stand ready to meet society’s challenges.” 

 

St. Joseph Hill Academy High School fosters an environment that is: 

 

  • Safe - we believe all students have the right to a safe educational environment
  • Educational - we believe students rise to meet high academic and moral standards
  • Empowering - we believe in empowering students so they develop into independent thinkers and confident leaders
  • Service-oriented - we believe community service leads to social consciousness and appreciation for diversity
  • Enriching - we believe in making God's love visible in the world every day
 
All religious backgrounds are welcome.
Incoming 9th Grader Application Process
 
 
Step 1:  Register to take the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS), the entrance exam for Catholic high schools. Registration opens on Monday, August 26, 2024 and complete the St. Joseph Hill Academy High School Interest Form to be notified of all our Admissions Events. For more information on the exam and to register, visit http://www.tachsinfo.com.  If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, you must list Hill first or second.  Our code on the TACHS exam is 223. 223 is the place to be!
 

Step 2: If you wish to be considered for a merit-based scholarship, you must sit for our Scholarship Exam on the first Wednesday in December. In addition to the academic scholarships Hill provides, there are unique Scholarship Opportunities listed here for accepted students to apply for prior to registration. They will open to applicants after acceptance letters are sent in January 2025. Hill also offers the opportunity to apply for named-based scholarships that are not based on solely on merit as well as need-based financial assistance.

Step 3: Attend our Admissions Events in the Fall 2024. We offer one-on-one shadowing days, an Athletic Open House, and a Fall Open House, providing you with various opportunities to truly experience what it means to be a Hilltopper. Throughout these opportunities you will be able to:

  • Get to know our students and the close bond they form with each other across grade levels.
  • Begin exploring which academic Pathway, STEM or Humanities, you would like to be on when you are a Hilltopper. Our STEM pathway emphasizes math, technology, science, and engineering. The Humanities pathway emphasizes language, literature, history, and social sciences. Familiarize yourself with each and decide which best suits your interests. You can learn about the Pathways and our academic program of study here.
  • Meet and practice with many of our sports teams and coaches.
  • Learn about our vibrant student life filled with after school clubs, student government, Hill TV, Kairos, service activities, and so much more. 
 
Step 4: Take the TACHS Exam on Friday, November 9, 2024 and make sure Hill is listed as one of your choices (223 is the code). 
 
Step 5: Take the St. Joseph Hill Academy Scholarship Exam in order to be considered for full or partial merit-based scholarships on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:30 pm. 
 

Students are admitted based on the results of the TACHS, the applicant’s 6th, 7th, and 8th grade record. Hill considers all applicants regardless of religion, race, or national origin.

 

Students will receive Catholic high school admissions letters in January 2025. We encourage all accepted students to attend our annual Accepted Students' Night in late January.  

 

Transfer students are considered for admission based on available space, current high school record, and standardized test scores. Students interested in transferring should contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected].