Welcome to Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph

A Joyfully Catholic, Classical High School

Snow Queen

Our Sophomore Play

Friday, November 22, 2024, 7PM
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 2PM & 7PM

Tickets available at the door.

Register Now: Open House and Shadow Days

Shadow Days: 11/14, 12/05, 01/16, 02/24, 03/06, 04/03, 05/08

Open House: 02/20

Register Now: Open House and Shadow Days

High School with a Higher Purpose

The Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph is a joyfully Catholic, classical high school in Fairborn, OH. Inspired by the beauty and richness of the Catholic faith, Chesterton Academy seeks to form young men and women to be joyful saints. By introducing them to great thinkers such as Socrates, Thomas Aquinas and Dante, and by forming them in a distinctly Catholic culture, we lead students to choose for themselves the adventure of being a disciple of Christ.

What is a Newsweater?

You may have noticed in years past that our Newsletter is titled, "Newsweater." Surprisingly not a typo, but a classic literary pun. See below for an explanation from Nathaniel Beckman, our Headmaster:

"I was asked recently to explain the title of this publication. Although one typically would avoid explaining a pun, I will make an exception. It is worth noting that Chesterton famously defends the pun in many of his works, even calling it “a perfect type of literary art.” If you doubt Chesterton enjoyed the pun simply open up any of his books, turn the pages, and you will find a pun under every leaf. So what does a newsletter have to do with a New Sweater? They both send a message....

Sep 6, 2024

Feb 22, 2024

St. Thomas Aquinas, The ‘Dumb Ox’

Feb 22, 2024

Ironically, St. Thomas was nicknamed the "Dumb Ox" by fellow students because of his large physical stature, his shyness, and his silence. His quietness even caused many students to think that he was not very smart at all.

Feb 22, 2024

Dec 7, 2023

Journeying with Dante

Dec 7, 2023

We have just completed Dante’s Inferno and have started our ascent into Mount Purgatory…

Dec 7, 2023

Oct 8, 2023

$10,000 Scholarship to Christendom College

Oct 8, 2023

$10000 Scholarship to Christendom College for Chesterton Graduates

Oct 8, 2023

Jun 13, 2023

Franciscan University of Steubenville and Chesterton Schools Network Form Historic Educational Alliance

Jun 13, 2023

Mar 21, 2023

Community

A Night of Comedy

Mar 21, 2023

Community

Join us for our first Night of Comedy

Mar 21, 2023

Community

Jan 9, 2023

The Healing Power of Love

Jan 9, 2023

Afternoon tea followed by an academic presentation, testimonial witness of faith talk, and a musical interlude. Join us for an afternoon of formation and communion!

Jan 9, 2023

Jan 4, 2023

Admissions

2nd Semester Open Houses Announced

Jan 4, 2023

Admissions

Jan 4, 2023

Admissions

Nov 22, 2022

Announcing an Evening of Song

Nov 22, 2022

Join us for a Christmas Concert featuring the students of Chesterton Academy of Saint Joseph. The concert will be held December 3 at 6 pm in First Lutheran Church of Dayton.

Admission is FREE and open to the public.

Light Refreshments will be served following the concert.

Nov 22, 2022

Sep 21, 2022

Open Houses Announced

Sep 21, 2022

Tour the school, meet students and staff, participate with the students in class, and observe classical education and the Socratic method. Daytime Open House participants are also welcome to join for noon mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Open houses will be held at the school: 138 W First St, Dayton OH 45402. If you have questions please call the school's phone number (937)-609-5318. Click here to register for an open house.

Sep 21, 2022

Explore Chesterton

A Quick Look

Convenient Location

954 N Maple Avenue, Fairborn, OH 45324. We are in the building of the former Mary, Help of Christians School.

By the Numbers

Founded in 2022
33 students for 2024-2025 school year
11 faculty and staff members
28 families for 2024-2025 school year
Affordable tuition of $8000 per student for the 2024-2025 school year. Scholarships are available.

Leadership & Faculty

Part of the Chesterton Schools Network founded by Dale Ahlquist and Tom Bengston of Minneapolis.
Run by a board of dedicated parents, educators, and community leaders.
Each faculty and staff member takes the Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium at the beginning of the academic year.
Each faculty and staff member is required to undergo a BCI/FBI background check

Rooted in Faith

Daily Mass is the foundation of each school day.
Curriculum inspired by G.K. Chesterton’s approach to faith and reason.
Catholic theology integrated into each subject.

Upcoming Events

Events

Nov 22

Nov 22, 2024