Juan Diego Catholic High School
School Notes Overview:
Since opening in 1999, Juan Diego has been accessible to families of diverse backgrounds, resulting in halls rich in culture, faith, tradition and experience. Each student is challenged to expand the breadth of their knowledge and talents in addition to cultivating a reverence and respect for every human being. Juan Diego Catholic High School is engaged in a partnership of parents, students, faculty and staff. Our mission is to serve God by providing a challenging academic education integrated with Catholic values and morals in developing the whole person - spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially. ...
School Overview:
Juan Diego Catholic High School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Learning Differences Supported | Mild learning differences | |
| Year Founded | 1999 | |
| County | Salt Lake County, UT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 812 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(UT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 23% | 20% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 200 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 214 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 196 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 202 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 60% | |
| Average Class Size | 22 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 34 | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Average SAT score | 440 | |
| Average ACT score | 18 | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
This School |
(UT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:20 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 224 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,863 | |
| Tuition Notes | $8,863 Regular, $7,237 Qualified Catholic, $13,000 International includes books, not application or activity fees. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 42% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,715 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | |
| Head of School | Dr. Galey Colosimo, Principal | |
| Admissions Director | Cherrie Evans | |
| Admissions Associate | Pat Cupido | |
School Notes:
- - 96% attend 150 colleges or universities - Graduates earn an average $6.8 million/year in college scholarships. - 57-acre campus near Salt Lake City and Wasatch mountains - 48 extra-curricular activities including 23 sports - 71% Catholic, 29% non-Catholic (primarily Christian) - 13% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Other
- Profile last updated: 04/07/2008
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (84020) | School Zip (84020) |
(UT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 25,660 people | 2,230,735 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 42% | 28% |
| Population Average Age | 29 years old | 28 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.4 persons | 2.9 persons |
| Median Household Income | $73,218 | $48,551 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.4 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 13 years old | 34 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (84020) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 84% / 16% | 69% / 31% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Pine Ridge Academy - 52 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Stillwater Academy - 44 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
- Copper Hills Youth Center - 116 students - 5.6 mi. away - view location
- Woodland Hills School - 63 students - 7.4 mi. away - view location
- Primary Children's Medical Center School - 76 students - 8.0 mi. away - view location
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