Judge Memorial Catholic High School vs. Juan Diego Catholic High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Judge Memorial Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
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Juan Diego Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
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Overview
Since 1921, Judge Memorial Catholic High School has been an example of excellence in education.
In additional to our Centennial Anniversary, we are proud to be named among the top 2% of high schools in the country.
At Judge Memorial, we empower students to become builders of a more just society.
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.
Our mission is to serve God by providing a challenging academic education, rooted in Catholic values and morals in developing the whole person.
Our motto "Spiritus Donorum" - Spirit of Giving - pervades our campus culture of service, philanthropy and social justice.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2021
Yes, selected in 2019
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
All IEP/504/SAP plans are individually considered and supported by our Learning Resource Center
Yes
Year Founded
1921
1999
Students Body
Total Students
504 students
733 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
46%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
142
181
Grade 10 Students
121
185
Grade 11 Students
111
180
Grade 12 Students
130
187
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
65%
Average Class Size
19
25
Number of AP Classes
21
30
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Purchase uniform at school: khaki pants, oxford shirt (informal dress))
(Purchase uniform at school: khaki pants, oxford shirt (informal dress))
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / Mar. 15
Jan. 30 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
n/a
Please contact Drew Trost at drewtrost@jdchs.org for more information regarding admissions and tuition.
% on Financial Aid
66%
42%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$3,458
Acceptance Rate
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95%
Admissions Director
John Michael Pantlik
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Admissions Associate
Andrew Montoya
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
31
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Academy of Sciences, Art, Band, Business Club, Chamber Choir, Concert, Dance, Debate, Digital Media/Game Development/Computer, Drama, Engineering/Science Olympiad, Environmental, Film Club, French, Human Rights International, International Student Club, Kairos Retreats, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Newspaper/Journalism, Peer Ministry, Percussion/Drumline, Photo Club, Pre-Med, Robotics, Sci-Fi Club, Ski & Snowboard, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, TV Production, Yearbook