St. Joseph's Academy is a Catholic Diocesan School administered By a Principal and governed by a Board of Directors which is appointed by the Bishop of St. John’s Basseterre and staffed by Teachers and other general staff members. The school officially opened on January 13, 1958, with 78 boys and a staff of four Christian Brothers. Although the school is Catholic in philosophy and vision, qualified non-Catholic boys who want the type of education that is offered have been part of the student body since the opening day.