Mission
Mount Saint Joseph Academy, a Catholic High School for young women, provides a college preparatory education in a community of lived Christian values. Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston, Mount Saint Joseph Academy promotes academic excellence, cultivates respect for all people, fosters unity and reconciliation, and educates young women for compassionate leadership and service.

History
Mount Saint Joseph Academy, a boarding school for elementary and high school girls, opened on September 7, 1885. The Academy was founded by the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston, to educate and prepare students with a sound secular education combined with Catholic religious instruction.

The world has changed a great deal in the century-plus since, but the Academy continues its tradition of excellence by staying current with educational technology and co-curricular opportunities for its students. Click here for an extended look at the Academy's past and present.

Leadership
The Academy is led by its Board of Trustees, each of whom serves a three-year term.

Visiting the Academy
Mount Saint Joseph academy welcomes visitors at any time. To make arrangements for a school visit, please contact Admissions Director Paula Blake at 617-787-7999. Click here for directions to the Academy.