Juan Diego Catholic High School
| Juan Diego Catholic High School | |
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| Address | |
| 300 East 11800 South Draper, Utah, 84020  United States |
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| Coordinates | 40°32′05″N 111°52′55″W / 40.53472°N 111.88194°WCoordinates: 40°32′05″N 111°52′55″W / 40.53472°N 111.88194°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | "Spirtus Donorum" (The Spirit of Giving) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1999 |
| Principal | Dr. Galey Colosimo |
| Vice principal | Mr. John Colosimo |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 811 (2011) |
| Color(s) | Blue, Silver, Turquoise |
| Mascot | Soaring Eagle |
| Accreditation(s) | WCEA Western Catholic Education Association |
| Newspaper | 'The Speaking Eagle' |
| Yearbook | 'The Tilma' |
| Tuition | $9,231.00/year |
| Website | http://www.jdchs.org |
Juan Diego Catholic High School is a private, Catholic school located in the Salt Lake City suburb of Draper. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City. Founded in 1999, it serves the southern portion of the Salt Lake Valley. Situated upon 54 acres (220,000 m2) of former farmland, the school is part of a campus called the Skaggs Catholic Center which includes St. John the Baptist Middle School, St. John the Baptist Elementary School, Guardian Angel Day Care as well as being home to St. John the Baptist Parish (Salt Lake City church).
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[edit] Students
At Juan Diego, 78% of students are Caucasian, 13% are of Hispanic heritage, 5% are of Asian heritage, and 1 are African-American. 29% of all students are non-Catholic, and 42% of students are low-income.
[edit] Athletics
13 of Juan Diego’s 19 sports teams have won at least one 2A or 3A state championship. The school currently holds 17 titles.
[edit] Football
The Juan Diego Soaring Eagle football team, coached by John Colosimo, has won three state championships in 3A football, in 2008, 2009, and 2010. It defeated rival Hurricane High School in all three games at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
[edit] Baseball
The Juan Diego Soaring Eagle baseball team, coached by Troy Davis, has the most athletic state championship wins with a total of five, and nine regional championships.
[edit] Girl's Soccer
The Soaring Eagle girl's soccer team, coached by Scott Platz and Simon McFall, has won two state championships in 3A, in 2009 and 2010.
[edit] Extracurricular Activities
[edit] Debate
In the 2010-2011 season the team, coached by Moses Baca and Josh Clark, was ranked 18th nationwide under the leadership of Gus Schwab and Aniela Butler.[1] The team has won two 3A state championships.
[edit] Mission Statement
Juan Diego Catholic High School is engaged in a partnership of parents, students, faculty and staff. Our mission is to serve God by providing a challenging academic education integrated with Catholic values and morals in developing the whole person - spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.
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.[2]
[edit] Use In Popular Culture
Some of Halloweentown High's interior scenes were filmed here.[3] Many popular TV Shows were also filmed here. Such as Hunters Hallow
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.the3nr.com/2011/02/22/updated-baker-award-standings-westminster-remains-in-top-spot/
- ^ Juan Diego Catholic High School Webpage http://jdchs.org
- ^ IMDB Trivia
