Bishop John J Snyder High School
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(904)771-1029
- Bishop John J. Snyder High School is a co-educational, college preparatory high school operating in the Diocese of St. Augustine.
- Our mission of "competence, conscience and compassion" resonates throughout our school's daily life from the strong academic curriculum to the fine arts and athletic programs.
- Bishop John J. Snyder High School opened its doors on August 14, 2002 to seventy-four ninth graders.
- In 2006, we graduated our first class of seniors.
- Currently, we have 450 students in grades 9-12. Curriculum, in the purest sense, is the combination of all the experiences a student has while attending school.
- In that light, the curriculum is about an approach to learning, teaching, and building a community.
- It is the means, so to speak, by which students reach the end.
- That end, for Bishop John J. Snyder High School students, is a college preparatory education coupled with the formation of the three main tenets of our mission: competence, conscience, and compassion.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 450 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,559
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Bishop John J Snyder High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia, SLD, Processing deficits, ADD. ADHD |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 450 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 38% State avg.: 41% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 63% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 11 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | American Government, American History, AP Spanish, Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Language and Composition, Literature and Composition, Macroeconomics, World History, |
| Average SAT score | 1210 |
| Average ACT score | 22 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,559 |
| Tuition Notes | Catholic rate: 8559 Non-Catholic rate: 11250 |
| % on Financial Aid | 40% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 98% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Shelley Gudzak |
| Endowment Size | $0.300 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 16 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 9 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Campus Ministry Clubs, Columbian Garden Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, International Travelers Club, Student Ambassadors Arts and Music Programs: Chorus, Music Theater/Plays, Pep Band Recreational Athletic Programs: Disc Frisbee Clu |
School Notes
- Bishop John J. Snyder High School is located in Jacksonville, Florida. Our convenient location (and transportation services) is accessible to families in many northeast Florida neighborhoods.
- We offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with standard, honors and AP classes to suit each student's individual learning style. Our student to faculty ratio is 15:1 providing opportunities for students to excel in the classroom.
- Our motto of "Preparing the Way" follows our belief of enriching each student's faith to provide them with the moral compass needed as they begin their college lifestyle.
- Clubs, organizations and athletics are additional ways for students to become active in the life of our school. High school should be the best four years of a teenagers life, we think you'll find that at Snyder!
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