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Juan Diego Catholic High School

  • LocationDraper, UT
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 679 students

Juan Diego Catholic High School in Draper, Utah, holds an all-school Mass monthly and offers Eucharistic adoration on the first Friday of each month during the school year. The catalog requires one year of theology for each year of enrollment, and retreats are listed for each grade level.

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.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (Monthly all-school Masses during the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Liturgy | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/faith/prayer-and-liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition to our monthly all-school masses, each grade level attends their own class mass at Saint John the Baptist Parish twice per school year.”
      All-school Masses are held monthly, and class Masses are held twice a year off campus.
  • Not enough information: 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.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (The chaplain is available at designated times or by appointment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Liturgy | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/faith/prayer-and-liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Chaplain plays a vital role in the spiritual life of Juan Diego Catholic High School, always being available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      The chaplain is available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
      “Whether during designated times or by appointment, our Chaplain's open-door policy for Reconciliation allows students to address their spiritual needs”
      Confession is offered at designated times or by appointment; the times are not published.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration on the first Friday of each month during the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Liturgy | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/faith/prayer-and-liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On the first Friday of every month during the school year, the Chapel at Juan Diego Catholic High School opens its doors for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.”
      Adoration is held on the first Friday of each month during the school year.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Rev. Michael Augustine Amabisco is listed as Campus Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Administration, Faculty & Staff | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/about-jdchs/administration-faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Michael Augustine Amabisco Campus Chaplain”
      Rev. Michael Augustine Amabisco is listed as Campus Chaplain.
ATheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (One year of theology for each year of enrollment; theology is taken in all four grades.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 100 Theology | Juan Diego Course Catalogsites.google.com/skaggscatholiccenter.org/coursecatalog/home/100-theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to complete one year of Theology for each year they are enrolled at Juan Diego Catholic High School.”
      One year of theology is required for each year of enrollment.
  • Not enough information: 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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Capstone Theology is a philosophy of religion course, and the catalog also lists ethical theories in the theology courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 100 Theology | Juan Diego Course Catalogsites.google.com/skaggscatholiccenter.org/coursecatalog/home/100-theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “1333 Capstone Theology I: The Philosophy of Religion (Capstone Suggested)”
      A philosophy of religion course is offered.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The academic philosophy states that academics are integrated with moral and spiritual development.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/academics/welcome-to-jd-academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our approach integrates academics with moral and spiritual development”
      The academic approach integrates moral and spiritual development.
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

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshman Quest, a sophomore overnight retreat, Kairos, and Sancta Terra retreats for juniors and seniors. The page says retreats are planned for each grade level.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/student-services-campus-life/campus-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Quest: Focuses on building community within the class and learning about the history and charism of Juan Diego.”
      Freshman Quest is a retreat for ninth-grade students.
      “Sophomore Overnight Retreat: Emphasizes the theme of belonging, helping students find their place within the school community.”
      A sophomore overnight retreat is offered.
      “Kairos: A unique and profound four-day retreat that delves deeply into our relationships with ourselves, others, and God.”
      Kairos is a four-day retreat.
      “Our junior and senior classes attend and experience their respective Sancta Terra”
      Junior and senior classes attend Sancta Terra retreats in the spring.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (The campus chaplain is the only ministry staff member named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Administration, Faculty & Staff | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/about-jdchs/administration-faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Michael Augustine Amabisco Campus Chaplain”
      Rev. Michael Augustine Amabisco is listed as Campus Chaplain.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Peer Ministers and the Student Faith and Liturgy Committee are faith-based student groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/student-services-campus-life/campus-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Juan Diego’s Peer Ministers are dedicated to deepening their faith lives”
      Peer Ministers is a faith-based student leadership group.
      “The spiritual vitality of our school community is deeply enriched by the dedicated members of the Student Faith and Liturgy Committee.”
      The Student Faith and Liturgy Committee plans Masses and prayer services.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Prayer is practiced daily, including at the beginning of class.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Liturgy | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/faith/prayer-and-liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The practice of prayer is woven intimately into the life of the students, faculty, and staff daily”
      Prayer is part of daily school life.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 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

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Service hours are required for the diploma; the senior project alone is 40 hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/faith/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Over the course of four years at Juan Diego, each student is asked to complete a significant number of service hours, which are required for a Juan Diego diploma.”
      Service hours are required for graduation, with the total not stated.
      “One week in January, seniors are not in classes and instead are performing 40 hours of service at one of 27 non-profit organizations around the Salt Lake Valley.”
      Seniors perform 40 hours of service at 27 nonprofit organizations in one January week.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (A Catholic Social Teaching course is offered in the theology course list for seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 100 Theology | Juan Diego Course Catalogsites.google.com/skaggscatholiccenter.org/coursecatalog/home/100-theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students study the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and their applications to contemporary justice issues such as hunger, war and peacemaking”
      A Catholic Social Teaching theology course is offered to seniors.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Senior Service Project and Social Justice Leaders address social justice and service.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Life | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/student-services-campus-life/campus-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Social Justice Leaders are passionate about developing a more just school, community, and world.”
      Social Justice Leaders plan school-wide service projects.
    2. Christian Service | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/faith/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “One week in January, seniors are not in classes and instead are performing 40 hours of service at one of 27 non-profit organizations around the Salt Lake Valley.”
      Seniors perform 40 hours of service at 27 nonprofit organizations in one January week.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required for each year of enrollment, and the catalog lists a philosophy of religion course and a Catholic Social Teaching course.
    Sources (1)
    1. 100 Theology | Juan Diego Course Catalogsites.google.com/skaggscatholiccenter.org/coursecatalog/home/100-theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to complete one year of Theology for each year they are enrolled at Juan Diego Catholic High School.”
      One year of theology is required for each year of enrollment.
      “1333 Capstone Theology I: The Philosophy of Religion (Capstone Suggested)”
      A philosophy of religion course is offered.
      “Students study the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and their applications to contemporary justice issues such as hunger, war and peacemaking”
      A Catholic Social Teaching theology course is offered to seniors.
  • Adoration is offered on the first Friday of each month during the school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Liturgy | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/faith/prayer-and-liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On the first Friday of every month during the school year, the Chapel at Juan Diego Catholic High School opens its doors for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.”
      Adoration is held on the first Friday of each month during the school year.
  • Seniors perform 40 hours of service at 27 nonprofit organizations during a January week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/faith/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “One week in January, seniors are not in classes and instead are performing 40 hours of service at one of 27 non-profit organizations around the Salt Lake Valley.”
      Seniors perform 40 hours of service at 27 nonprofit organizations in one January week.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Juan Diego campus chapel and campus life office

  • Address: 300 East 11800 South, Draper, Utah 84020
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel in Alumni Hall

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

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 2 off campus, 8 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 5

Service 2

  • Senior Service ProjectOff campus
    One week in January
    Seniors perform 40 hours of service at one of 27 nonprofit organizations around the Salt Lake Valley.
  • Social Justice Leaders
    Plan school-wide service projects and discuss global justice issues.

Faith formation 1

  • Peer Ministers
    Peer Ministers deepen their faith lives and lead retreats and spiritual mentorship for peers.

Retreats 4

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 (4)
  1. Administration, Faculty & Staff | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/about-jdchs/administration-faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Rev. Michael Augustine Amabisco Campus Chaplain”
    Rev. Michael Augustine Amabisco is listed as Campus Chaplain.
    “Rev. Michael Augustine Amabisco Campus Chaplain”
    Rev. Michael Augustine Amabisco is listed as Campus Chaplain.
  2. Campus Life | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/student-services-campus-life/campus-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The spiritual vitality of our school community is deeply enriched by the dedicated members of the Student Faith and Liturgy Committee.”
    The Student Faith and Liturgy Committee plans Masses and prayer services.
  3. JDCHS Retreat Program | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/faith/retreat-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “300 East 11800 South, Draper, Utah 84020”
    The school's address is 300 East 11800 South, Draper, Utah 84020.
  4. The Value of Faith on our Campus | Juan Diego Catholic High Schoolskaggscatholiccenter.org/high-school-juan-diego-catholic-high-school-/faith/the-value-of-faith-on-our-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “a tranquil Chapel beckons from Alumni Hall”
    A campus chapel is in Alumni Hall.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
41 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.77%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.8 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 Salt Lake City, UT
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)679
Students in grades 9–12679
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges77%
SettingSuburb

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 Salt Lake City

The Most Reverend Oscar Azarcon Solis, Bishop of Salt Lake City

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Is Juan Diego Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Juan Diego Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Salt Lake City.
What is Juan Diego Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
76 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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