Admissions Placement test for all new students in addition to standardized test scores, teacher recommendations, current report card, and personal interviews. Parental commitment to and cooperation with gospel values and the school's philosophy. Financial assistance awarded on the basis of demonstrated need. Curriculum St. Joseph School of Hilo offers a college preparatory curriculum. In the Senior High school, advanced placement courses are offered in the major subject areas.
Foreign languages offered are French, Spanish, Japanese.
The Hawaiian language is also taught. Fine Arts includes Art, Music, and Band. An ESL program is available for foreign students. Religion is taught at all grade levels. Students experience an annual off-campus retreat.