Bishop Kenny High School
School Notes Overview:
Bishop Kenny High School has served the young people of northeast Florida for more than fifty years. Since its founding in 1952, BK has earned a proud reputation not only for academic excellence and a winning athletic program, but also for the many ways that our students reach out in service to the community. Our mission is to assist parents in the education of their children by providing a culture of faith, personal enrichment and high academic standards in which all students can achieve and excel as they prepare for college and life. Bishop Kenny graduates will be persons of integrity and responsible decision-makers, able to face the challenges of life by engaging the lessons learned in our faith-guided environment. ...
School Overview:
Bishop Kenny High School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Duval County, FL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 1454 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 14% | 25% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 400 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 340 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 345 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 369 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 177 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Bishop Kenny High School has served the young people of northeast Florida for more than fifty years. Since its founding in 1952, BK has earned a proud reputation not only for academic excellence and a winning athletic program, but also for the many ways that our students reach out in service to the community. Our mission is to assist parents in the education of their children by providing a culture of faith, personal enrichment and high academic standards in which all students can achieve and excel as they prepare for college and life. Bishop Kenny graduates will be persons of integrity and responsible decision-makers, able to face the challenges of life by engaging the lessons learned in our faith-guided environment.
- Profile last updated: 02/15/2007
In the News:
- Lee, Cajuns sign Florida standouts (The Lafayette Daily Advertiser)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 08:58:59 am
One of the reasons UL men's basketball coach Robert Lee hired assistant Nate Dixon last spring was because of his recruiting ability. - Bradford boys' team falls short of regional berth (Bradford County Telegraph)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 07:52:23 pm
Andy Merrill placed 30th out of a field of approximately 100 runners for the Bradford boys' cross country team, which came close to earning a regional berth at the District 2-2A finals, which were held Nov. 5 at Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville. - Bradford teams compete at Buchholz invitational (Bradford County Telegraph)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 08:53:04 pm
The Bradford High School and Bradford Middle School cross country teams competed at the Buchholz Last Chance Invitational on Oct. 31, with the girls taking second place out of approximately eight schools. - Police: Cross-Country Runner Attacked (WJXT Jacksonville)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 09:46:17 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Police said a teen runner was attacked in San Marco Tuesday night. Officers said one person grabbed a cross-country runner from Bishop Kenny High School, while another person slugged him. - Bishop Kenny cross country runner attacked (FOX30 / CBS47 Jacksonville)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 07:26:07 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A 17 year-old Bishop Kenny student was attacked during a cross-country training run last week. Police are searching for his attackers.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (32207) | School Zip (32207) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 33,753 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 34% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $35,568 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.2 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 52 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (32207) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 56% / 44% | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Center Academy - St. John's Bluff - 58 students - 6.1 mi. away - view location
- New Horizon Christian Academy - 14 students - 8.3 mi. away - view location
- Access Hope - 1 students - 9.7 mi. away - view location
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