San Juan Diego Catholic High School

800 Herndon Lane, Austin, TX, 78704
Tel: (512)804-1935
Grades: 8 - 12 | 151 students
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San Juan Diego provides highly motivated students the opportunity to earn a Catholic, College preparatory education enriched by participation in a Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP). Students gain on-the-job experience with 55% of their tuition offset through our innovative CWSP, an internship program that allows students to work for some of Austin's leaders in technology, health, education, law, accounting and non-profits organizations. All students graduate with an advanced diploma of 30 credits, four years of work experience and 80 hours of community service. Rigorous academic offerings, including Advanced Placement and dual credit classes, an outstanding athletic program and many extracurricular opportunities, prepare the students of San Juan Diego for future college and career success.

School Overview:
San Juan Diego Catholic High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 8 - 12
Year Founded 2002
Student Body
Total Students 151 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 92% (TX School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 12 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(dress pants and dress shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 21
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,500
Tuition Notes We are dedicated to offering a affordable education to all families. Financial Assistance application available year round.
% on Financial Aid 75%
Admissions Director Gerard Cisneros
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Soccer Softball
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 9 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess Club Choir
Dance & Spirit Squad Drama Club
Environment Club French Club
Guitar Club Robotics
Venture Crew

School Notes:

  • Shortly after arriving in Austin in June 2000, Bishop Gregory Aymond sought to advance the Church's prophetic mission by increasing the number of Catholic school opportunities in Central Texas. Citing the Church's "preferential option for the poor," he sought to make quality, Catholic, college-prepatory education available to young people who otherwise might not have access to it. In August 2002, only weeks after the canonization of St. Juan Diego, the indigenous man to whom Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, Bishop Aymond opened San Juan Diego Catholic High School. San Juan Diego is modeled after Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago. Because of its academic excellence and innovative Corporate Work Study Program, San Juan Diego Catholic High School is popularly known as "The School That Works!"

    • Profile last updated: 05/16/2012

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