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San Juan Diego Catholic Regional High School

  • LocationMission, TX
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 68 students
Official website

The school at 5208 S. FM 494 in Mission, Texas, is named San Juan Diego Catholic Regional High School in the diocese's records and operates as Juan Diego Academy. It is a Catholic regional high school for grades 9 to 12, in the Diocese of Brownsville. Its published bell schedule includes morning prayer in the chapel, and its Mass page describes a weekly celebration of the Eucharist. Its religion courses are described as modeling the USCCB high school framework, and students complete 100 hours of Christian Ministry before graduating.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of San Juan Diego Catholic Regional High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of Fatima Catholic Church: 1.8 mi1San Cristobal Magallanes and Companions Catholic Church: 2.2 mi2San Juan Diego Catholic Regional High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 6634 El Camino Real Street, Mission
  2. San Cristobal Magallanes and Companions Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 4501 Santa Engracia, Mission

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The Mass page describes a weekly celebration of the Eucharist.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | Juan Diego Academyjuandiegoacademy.org/spiritual-life/mass · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly celebration of the Eucharist is the highpoint of the spiritual formation offered at Juan Diego Academy.”
      The school describes a weekly celebration of the Eucharist as part of its spiritual formation.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A weekly school Mass is confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | Juan Diego Academyjuandiegoacademy.org/spiritual-life/mass · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly celebration of the Eucharist is the highpoint of the spiritual formation offered at Juan Diego Academy.”
      The school describes a weekly celebration of the Eucharist as part of its spiritual formation.
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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The course sequence lists Religion I through Religion IV, one year course in each grade 9 to 12, totaling 4.0 credits. Each full-year course is 1 credit; the count is four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Sequence | Juan Diego Academyresources.finalsite.net/images/v1687438587/juandiegoacademyorg/hybkjsmhwyxvkf6nykib/coursesequencejda-20.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion I Religion II Religion III Religion IV (4.0 Credits)”
      Religion I to IV are required in grades 9 to 12 and total 4.0 credits.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school says its religion courses model the doctrinal elements of the USCCB framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Introduction | Curriculum | Juan Diego Academyjuandiegoacademy.org/academics/curriculum/introduction · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our religion courses model the doctrinal elements of a curriculum framework developed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for a four-year program of high school religious studies.”
      The school says its religion courses model the USCCB high school framework.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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.
CCampus culture: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

58 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (All students have the opportunity to take part in a full-day retreat; an opportunity is not a retreat required of every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Juan Diego Academyjuandiegoacademy.org/spiritual-life/retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All JDA Students have the opportunity to partake in a full day retreat experience.”
      Every student has the opportunity to take part in a full day retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus ministry staff role is named: the Christian Ministry Coordinator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Ministry Program | Juan Diego Academyresources.finalsite.net/images/v1687435467/juandiegoacademyorg/mxiaucunpewzwh8kb0vv/christianministryprogram.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students should check with the Christian Ministry Coordinator for approval before performing”
      The Christian Ministry program has a coordinator who approves service sites.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNone
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Juan Diego Academyjuandiegoacademy.org/students/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Class Officers National Honor Society Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Spanish Club Student Council”
      The school's clubs list names class officers, National Honor Society, Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, Spanish Club and Student Council. None is a faith-based group.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school's daily bell schedule includes prayers at the start of the day and morning prayer in the chapel. The chapel period is listed for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bell Schedule 2026-2027 | Juan Diego Academyresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783630428/juandiegoacademyorg/lvpqosqieb1t8llnqqil/BellSchedule2627.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “8:10 Pledges, Prayers, and Announcements”
      The 2026-2027 daily bell schedule includes prayers at the start of the school day.
      “9:55-10:40 Morning Prayer in the Chapel/Mass”
      The 2026-2027 bell schedule includes morning prayer in the chapel during the school day.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The Christian Ministry guidelines require 100 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Ministry Program | Juan Diego Academyresources.finalsite.net/images/v1687435467/juandiegoacademyorg/mxiaucunpewzwh8kb0vv/christianministryprogram.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are required to perform a minimum of 100 hours of Christian Ministry”
      Students are required to complete 100 hours of Christian Ministry during high school.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Students must complete 100 hours of Christian Ministry over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Ministry Program | Juan Diego Academyresources.finalsite.net/images/v1687435467/juandiegoacademyorg/mxiaucunpewzwh8kb0vv/christianministryprogram.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are required to perform a minimum of 100 hours of Christian Ministry”
      Students are required to complete 100 hours of Christian Ministry during high school.
  • Religion I through Religion IV are required in each grade from 9 to 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Sequence | Juan Diego Academyresources.finalsite.net/images/v1687438587/juandiegoacademyorg/hybkjsmhwyxvkf6nykib/coursesequencejda-20.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion I Religion II Religion III Religion IV (4.0 Credits)”
      Religion I to IV are required in grades 9 to 12 and total 4.0 credits.
  • The school says its religion courses model the USCCB high school framework.
    Sources (1)
    1. Introduction | Curriculum | Juan Diego Academyjuandiegoacademy.org/academics/curriculum/introduction · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our religion courses model the doctrinal elements of a curriculum framework developed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for a four-year program of high school religious studies.”
      The school says its religion courses model the USCCB high school framework.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Christian Ministry Program, Juan Diego Academy

  • Address: 5208 S. FM 494, Mission, TX 78572
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: resources.finalsite.net, verified Oct. 13, 2026, resources.finalsite.net, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Weekly MassOn campus
    Weekly; day and time not stated
    A weekly celebration of the Eucharist. Students plan each week's celebration and take leadership roles at Mass.
    juandiegoacademy.org

Retreats 1

  • Full day retreat
    Periodic
    Periodic retreats and days of reflection. All students have the opportunity to take part in a full day retreat, planned and led by school staff.
    juandiegoacademy.org

Service 1

  • Christian Ministry Program
    Students complete direct service to the Church and the wider community, with 100 hours required over four years.
    resources.finalsite.net

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 (3)
  1. Christian Ministry Program | Juan Diego Academyresources.finalsite.net/images/v1687435467/juandiegoacademyorg/mxiaucunpewzwh8kb0vv/christianministryprogram.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Students are required to perform a minimum of 100 hours of Christian Ministry”
    Students are required to complete 100 hours of Christian Ministry during high school.
    “Students should check with the Christian Ministry Coordinator for approval before performing”
    The Christian Ministry program has a coordinator who approves service sites.
  2. Admissions Process | Juan Diego Academyresources.finalsite.net/images/v1767576103/juandiegoacademyorg/drdbvbvgxgljkefydime/AdmissionsProcessdocx.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “5208 S. FM 494, Mission, TX 78572”
    The school's street address is 5208 S. FM 494, Mission, Texas 78572.
  3. Bell Schedule 2026-2027 | Juan Diego Academyresources.finalsite.net/images/v1783630428/juandiegoacademyorg/lvpqosqieb1t8llnqqil/BellSchedule2627.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “9:55-10:40 Morning Prayer in the Chapel/Mass”
    The 2026-2027 bell schedule includes morning prayer in the chapel during the school day.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
78 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.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9.7 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Brownsville, TX
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)68
Students in grades 9–1268
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio9.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
SettingRural

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 Brownsville

The Most Reverend Daniel E. Flores, Bishop of Brownsville

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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