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Bishop John J Snyder High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Jacksonville, FL

5001 Samaritan Way, Jacksonville, FL 32210

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011

Bishop John J Snyder High School is a Catholic diocesan school in Jacksonville, Florida, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 461 students and around 15 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Augustine. The school reports that about 56% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
461
Teachers
30.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 216 girls, 245 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 56% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of Catholic high schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 33 Catholic high schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    466’11–12475’13–14425’15–16425’17–18400’19–20420’21–22461’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9139
    10124
    11109
    1289

    Student body

    White44%
    Hispanic or Latino24%
    Black18%
    Two or more races8%
    Asian6%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Bishop John J Snyder High School whether it takes part.

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    Questions about Bishop John J Snyder High School

    What grades does Bishop John J Snyder High School serve?

    Bishop John J Snyder High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Bishop John J Snyder High School?

    About 461 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Bishop John J Snyder High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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