St. Joseph High School opened on 11 October 2002 to account for the recent growth of the Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven.

St. Joseph offers a wide variety of over 25 sports teams, ranging from football to badminton.

St. Joseph offers Art, Music, and Drama classes to students in all grade levels.

In June 2023, the school production of Arthur Miller`s The Crucible, won the Cappies Award for Best Play for the 2022-2023 season in the capital region as well as an award for Best Hair and Makeup, Featured Actor in a Female Role, and Supporting Actress.

St. Joseph hosts an annual Coffee House, Arts Night, and a Battle of the Bands to showcase the school's talent.