St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School is a highly rated high school in the Churchill Meadows neighbourhood of Mississauga, Ontario.
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It offers classroom instruction for grades 9-12, and is a member of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.
There are currently approximately 1100 students registered at this modern and attractively located facility. St Joan of Arc Mississauga serves a large catchment area that includes the entirety of Churchill Meadows. As with most Catholic high schools, students here are required to wear uniforms while attending classes.
The school was founded in 2004, and it is considered one of the better high schools in Peel Region.
Academic Courses
The school offers a wide assortment of academic courses.
SHSM
St. Joan of Arc CSS provides two Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) programs, one for Arts and Culture, and one for Information and Communications Technology.
French Language
Although only Core French is offered at this school, Extended French instruction is available at nearby St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School.
ESL
St. Joan of Arc CSS also offers English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.
OYAP
The school also offers an Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) for skilled trades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Joan of Arc a good school?
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School scores 7.0 out of a possible 10 in the Fraser Institute ranking, and the school is tied for 225th place out of 739 high schools in the province of Ontario.
Are uniforms required at St. Joan of Arc Mississauga?
St. Joan of Arc Mississauga does require students to wear uniforms.
Feeder Schools
Elementary schools that “feed” St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School include:
- St. Bernard of Clairvaux School (JK-8), 3345 Escada Dr, Mississauga
- St. Faustina Catholic Elementary School (JK-8), 3420 McDowell Dr, Mississauga
- St. Sebastian Catholic Elementary School (JK-8), 3460 Aquinas Ave, Mississauga
Address & Contact Information
Address: 3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, ON. L5M 7G2
Phone number: 905-285-0050
Email: St.JoanofArcInfo@dpcdsb.org
Website: https://www.dpcdsb.org/joana
School Board: Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
School Type: Separate High School
Academic Calendar: Semesters
School Hours:
- Sun Closed
- Mon 8:27 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Tue 8:27 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Wed 8:27 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Thu 8:27 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Fri 8:27 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Sat Closed
School Size: students: 1860
Religious Affiliation: Christian-Catholic
Foundation Year: 2004
School Uniform: YES
Language of Instruction: English
Gender: Coeducational
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
Facilities
St. Joan of Arc CSS was the third high school in Mississauga to be built in partnership with the City of Mississauga, sharing facilities with the Churchill Meadows Library. The library serves as both a public library, as well as a library for the school.
The school itself contains a Media Centre built into 65 classrooms, 45 SMART boards, a triple gym, a 3 bay auto shop, a broadcast studio, a cosmetology lab, an oversized music room, and a chapel.
Sports
St. Joan of Arc Mississauga has a large athletics program for individual and team sports (Arc Angels), including:
- Swimming
- Cross-country
- Field Hockey
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Football
- Soccer
- Track & Field
- Baseball
- Fast Pitch Softball
- Curling
- Badminton
- Flag Football
- Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Wrestling
The school is a member of the Region of Peel Secondary School Athletic Association (ROPSSAA).
Extracurricular Programs and Clubs
St. Joan also offers a wide assortment of extracurricular clubs for students, including:
- Investor’s Club
- Debaters Club
- Choir
- Anime Club
- Drama Club
- Jazz Band
- Concert Band
- Weight Room Club
- Yoga Club
- Chess Team
- Robotics Team
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St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School Ranking
This Catholic high school has consistently scored above average in the Fraser Institute’s annual ranking. This year’s score was 6.6 out of a possible 10, and the school is tied for 291st place out of 745 high schools in the province of Ontario. Compare school rankings.
Online Reviews
Google reviews are positive, averaging 4.0 out of 5, with dozens of reviews posted.
School and Nearby Amenities
The school is located on Thomas Street, between Winston Churchill Blvd. and Ninth Line. St. Joan has outdoor track and field areas, and a large gymnasium.
It shares a facility with the Churchill Meadows branch of the Mississauga Library System, and is near to the Churchill Meadows Community Centre.
The school is also adjacent to the Churchill Meadows Skate Park, as well as the Meadowvale West Tennis Club.
Boundary Map
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St Joan of Arc Mississauga has a large catchment area with approximately Britannia Road W on its northern boundary, the 403 highway to the south, Ninth Line in the west, and Winston Churchill Blvd. on its eastern edge.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that school and district boundary data is up-to-date. It’s important to note, however, that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify exact boundaries or school locations, contact your school board.
Conclusion
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School is an excellent school with a good location, a great reputation, and superior rankings in the Fraser Institute grading system.
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