Saint Joseph School in Chinatown

Description

Saint Joseph School was founded in 1926 to help Italian immigrants succeed in a new culture with a new language. The school continues this mission today with a new generation of immigrants from Asia. 65% of our population is Asian. 15% is Hispanic and the rest are African American and Caucasian. English and literacy is a major area of focus for the school since many of the students come speaking little or no English. The school provides a second home for many students and family members often rely of the school in understanding immigration forms, finding apartments and generally succeeding in the United States.