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Bishop John J Snyder High School

  • LocationJacksonville, FL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 461 students
Official website

Bishop John J. Snyder High School is a Catholic high school at 5001 Samaritan Way in Jacksonville, in the Diocese of St. Augustine. Its campus ministry publishes a weekly school-wide Mass, confession twice a week and monthly adoration, and names two priest chaplains. Retreats are mandatory for every grade, and students must complete 25 hours of Christian service each year.

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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The campus ministry page lists a weekly school-wide Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly School-wide Mass”
      A school-wide Mass is held weekly.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Penance and reconciliation are listed as available twice a week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “2x Weekly Penance & Reconciliation Available”
      Penance and reconciliation are available twice a week.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is listed monthly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament”
      Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held monthly.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Two priests, Rev. Peter Dittus, SHM and Rev. Ben Gurries, SHM, are named as chaplains on the campus ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain - Rev. Peter Dittus, SHM”
      Rev. Peter Dittus, SHM, is a chaplain of the school.
      “Chaplain - Rev. Ben Gurries, SHM”
      Rev. Ben Gurries, SHM, is a chaplain of the school.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The 2026-27 course catalog requires four credits of Religion, with a Religion course in each of grades 9 through 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/fs/resource-manager/view/4b955e8a-0f3c-4c29-a107-a8d4eabd2c1f · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 4 credits”
      Students must earn four credits of Religion, and Religion is taken in grades 9 through 12.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The 2026-27 course catalog lists Philosophy, a half-credit course for juniors and seniors, on classical and modern philosophies and logic.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/fs/resource-manager/view/4b955e8a-0f3c-4c29-a107-a8d4eabd2c1f · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “an introduction to classical and modern philosophies, the fundamental principles of philosophical thought, such as semantics, logic, inductive and deductive reasoning”
      The Philosophy course introduces classical and modern philosophies and logic.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Retreats are mandatory for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Encountering Christ - Retreats Program | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/campus-ministry/encountering-christ · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This retreat is in April and is mandatory for all sophomores.”
      The sophomore retreat is mandatory for all sophomores.
      “This retreat is in September and is mandatory for all seniors.”
      The senior retreat is mandatory for all seniors.
      “This retreat is in August and is mandatory for all freshmen.”
      The freshman retreat is mandatory for all freshmen.
      “This retreat is in March and is mandatory for all juniors.”
      The junior retreat is mandatory for all juniors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three professional ministry staff are listed: the Director of Campus Ministry and two priest chaplains.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry - Ms. Ansley Anderson”
      Ms. Ansley Anderson is the Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Chaplain - Rev. Peter Dittus, SHM”
      Rev. Peter Dittus, SHM, is a chaplain of the school.
      “Chaplain - Rev. Ben Gurries, SHM”
      Rev. Ben Gurries, SHM, is a chaplain of the school.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Ministry Club and the Respect Life Club are faith-based student groups on the clubs page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/students/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY – Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Gallagher”
      The St. Vincent de Paul Society is a student club.
      “Be part of the spiritual life of our school! Participating in the many ministries of the mass”
      The Ministry Club serves in the ministries of the Mass.
      “Standing for the dignity and sacredness of human life, students come together to support pro-life initiatives and support the community.”
      The Respect Life Club supports pro-life initiatives.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Each student must complete 25 hours of Christian service each year, which is 100 hours across four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Hours | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/campus-ministry/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to complete a minimum of twenty-five (25) hours of Christian Service each year.”
      Every student must complete 25 hours of Christian service each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Religion 12B, a required grade 12 course, covers foundational principles and major themes of Catholic Social Doctrine.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/fs/resource-manager/view/4b955e8a-0f3c-4c29-a107-a8d4eabd2c1f · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through the study of Sacred Scripture and Church documents, particularly the Encyclical Letter Evangelium Vitae, students will explore foundational principles and major themes of Catholic Social Doctrine”
      Religion 12B, a grade 12 course, covers Catholic Social Doctrine and the Gospel of Life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Respect Life Club supports pro-life initiatives.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/students/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Standing for the dignity and sacredness of human life, students come together to support pro-life initiatives and support the community.”
      The Respect Life Club supports pro-life initiatives.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The St. Vincent de Paul Society club performs Christian service in the community, including food banks and Angel Tree.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/students/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “perform Christian service in our community by participating in activities such as the greater St. Vincent de Paul Society, Angel Tree, Elder Community, food banks, and more.”
      The St. Vincent de Paul Society club does Christian service, including food banks and Angel Tree.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A weekly school-wide Mass, confession twice a week and monthly adoration are published.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly School-wide Mass”
      A school-wide Mass is held weekly.
      “2x Weekly Penance & Reconciliation Available”
      Penance and reconciliation are available twice a week.
      “Monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament”
      Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held monthly.
  • Two priests are named as chaplains, and the campus ministry is staffed by a director and both chaplains.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain - Rev. Peter Dittus, SHM”
      Rev. Peter Dittus, SHM, is a chaplain of the school.
      “Chaplain - Rev. Ben Gurries, SHM”
      Rev. Ben Gurries, SHM, is a chaplain of the school.
      “Director of Campus Ministry - Ms. Ansley Anderson”
      Ms. Ansley Anderson is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Retreats are mandatory for every grade, and every student must complete 25 hours of Christian service each year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Encountering Christ - Retreats Program | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/campus-ministry/encountering-christ · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This retreat is in August and is mandatory for all freshmen.”
      The freshman retreat is mandatory for all freshmen.
      “This retreat is in March and is mandatory for all juniors.”
      The junior retreat is mandatory for all juniors.
      “This retreat is in April and is mandatory for all sophomores.”
      The sophomore retreat is mandatory for all sophomores.
      “This retreat is in September and is mandatory for all seniors.”
      The senior retreat is mandatory for all seniors.
    2. Christian Service Hours | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/campus-ministry/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are required to complete a minimum of twenty-five (25) hours of Christian Service each year.”
      Every student must complete 25 hours of Christian service each year.
  • Religion is taken in all four years, and a required grade 12 course covers Catholic Social Doctrine.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/fs/resource-manager/view/4b955e8a-0f3c-4c29-a107-a8d4eabd2c1f · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 4 credits”
      Students must earn four credits of Religion, and Religion is taken in grades 9 through 12.
      “Through the study of Sacred Scripture and Church documents, particularly the Encyclical Letter Evangelium Vitae, students will explore foundational principles and major themes of Catholic Social Doctrine”
      Religion 12B, a grade 12 course, covers Catholic Social Doctrine and the Gospel of Life.

Concerns

  • The published Mass times are weekly and before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass Available Before School on Tues & Thurs”
      Mass is available before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
      “Weekly School-wide Mass”
      A school-wide Mass is held weekly.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry, Bishop John J. Snyder High School

  • Address: 5001 Samaritan Way, Jacksonville, FL 32210
  • Distance from campus: 0.4 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: bishopsnyder.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, bishopsnyder.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 11 location not published

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 1

  • Respect Life Club
    Students who support pro-life initiatives and the community.
    bishopsnyder.org

Liturgy and prayer 6

  • Weekly school-wide Mass
    Weekly
    A Mass for the school community each week.
    bishopsnyder.org
  • Mass before school
    Tuesdays and Thursdays, before school
    Mass is available before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    bishopsnyder.org
  • Penance and reconciliation
    Twice a week
    Reconciliation is available twice a week, with penance services during Advent and Lent.
    bishopsnyder.org, bishopsnyder.org
  • Monthly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
    Monthly
    Eucharistic adoration held monthly as part of campus ministry.
    bishopsnyder.org
  • Ministry Club
    Students take part in the ministries of the Mass.
    bishopsnyder.org
  • Praise Band
    Music ministry for school Masses.
    bishopsnyder.org

Retreats 1

  • Encountering Christ retreats
    Mandatory retreats for freshmen (one day on campus in August), juniors (one day off campus in March), sophomores (one day off campus in April, at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church) and seniors (overnight off campus in September).
    bishopsnyder.org, bishopsnyder.org, bishopsnyder.org, bishopsnyder.org

Service 2

  • St. Vincent de Paul Society club
    Christian service in the community, including food banks, Angel Tree and elder community activities.
    bishopsnyder.org, bishopsnyder.org
  • Christian service hours
    25 hours each year
    Required service for every student, which students record through a verifier system.
    bishopsnyder.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Weekly School-wide Mass”
    A school-wide Mass is held weekly.
    “Director of Campus Ministry - Ms. Ansley Anderson”
    Ms. Ansley Anderson is the Director of Campus Ministry.
    “All are welcome to come by the Office of Campus Ministry at any time.”
    The Office of Campus Ministry is open to visitors at the school.
  2. Contact Us | Bishop John J Snyder High Schoolbishopsnyder.org/about-us/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5001 Samaritan Way, Jacksonville, FL 32210”
    The school is at 5001 Samaritan Way, Jacksonville, FL 32210.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
10 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.56%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.1 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of St. Augustine, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)461
Students in grades 9–12461
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges56%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of St. Augustine

The Most Reverend Erik T. Pohlmeier, Bishop of St. Augustine

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dosafl.com, dosafl.com, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Yes. Bishop John J Snyder High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of St. Augustine.
What is Bishop John J Snyder High School’s Compass Score?
78 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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