St. Joseph's Academy (SJA) is the oldest high school in Baton Rouge.

SJA has been recognized five times (in 1991, 1996, 2002, 2016 and 2023) as a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

[7] In 2002, the Academy was recognized as a school of technology excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, one of only three in the nation.

In 2022, SJA requested approval from the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission to convert three residential lots on the south side of Broussard Street, across the street from the main campus, into parking lots.

"[9] [10] SJA competes in the highest classification (Class 5A) in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association.

SJA competes in Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Powerlifting, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor and Outdoor), and Volleyball.

Though cheerleading is classified as a club at SJA, they are still athletes who compete and bring home titles.

[11] SJA also has intramural sports including volleyball, ping pong, lacrosse, badminton, archery, dodge ball, pickleball, flag football, rock climbing, Ultimate Frisbee and more.