Juan Diego Catholic High School

300 East 11800 South, Draper, UT, 84020-0840
Tel: (801)984-7661
Grades: 9 - 12 | 818 students
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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
School Membership(s) Northwest Association of Accredited Schools
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Yes
Year Founded 1999
Student Body
Total Students 818 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 26% (UT School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 65%
Average Class Size 22 students
Number of AP Courses 21 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Art History AP Biology
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry AP Computer Science A
AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature
AP European History AP Government & Politics, US Comparative
AP Music Theory AP Physics B
AP Psychology AP Spanish
AP Statistics AP Studio Art: 2D Design
AP US History Concurrent Economics
Concurrent Human Biology Concurrent Intro to College Writing
Concurrent US Gov. & Politics
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Purchase uniform at school: khaki pants, oxford shirt (informal dress))
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 31 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $9,660
Tuition Notes The 2012-13 Tuition (includes books) $9,660 Full/Regular $7,880 Qualified Catholic (parish subsidized) $15,810 International $650 General fee which includes computer and book fees, standardized test fees, student liability insurance, and more.
% on Financial Aid 42%
Average Financial Aid Grant $3,458
Acceptance Rate 99%
Admissions Director Kirsten Jansen
Admissions Associate Molly Dumas
Sports
Total Sports Offered 19 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Drill Team
Football Golf
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Snowboarding Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 36 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Academy of Sciences Art
Band Business Club
Concert, Chamber Choir Dance
Debate Digital Media/Game Development/Computer
Drama Engineering/Science Olympiad
Environmental Film Club
French Human Rights International
International Student Club Mock Trial
National Honor Society Newspaper/Journalism
Peer Ministry Percussion/Drumline
Pet/Animal Rights Club Photo Club
Ping Pong Club Pre-Med
Quiz Bowl Robotics
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Sci-Fi Club
Ski & Snowboard Spirit Club
Student Ambassadors Student Government
TV Production Travel
Travel Groups Yearbook

School Notes:

    • 98% of graduates go on to college
    • Graduates earn an average $6.4 million per year in college scholarships.
    • Located on the 57 acre state-of-the-art, Skaggs Catholic Center campus, near Salt Lake City and Wasatch mountains.
    • 48 extra-curricular activities including 24 sports (boys, girls, co-ed)
    • Academy of Sciences: intensive track of STEMS courses, internships, competitions and experiences
    • Diverse student population: 19% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 3% African American, 6% Other 
    • ALL FAITHS WELCOME: 70% Catholic
    • Open enrollment across the Wasatch Front including Davis County, Salt Lake County, Summit County, Tooele County and Utah County.
    • Juan Diego has an established national reputation for developing students who are well educated, highly skilled, socially conscious and destined to become successful leaders in our society. Our commitment to college matriculation, structure, student diversity, high-tech facilities, and service and justice make Juan Diego a promising educational experience that prepares student for life in a global society.

    Profile last updated: 01/16/2013

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Nearby Schools:

Juan Diego Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
St John The Baptist Middle School
Gr. 7-9 | 0 mi. away
Gateway Academy
Gr. 8-12 | 0.6 mi. away
Newcastle Preschool
Gr. PK | 1 mi. away
Pine Ridge Academy
Gr. 7-12 | 1 mi. away

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