San Juan Diego-Austin, TX
San Juan Diego Catholic High School opened in August 2002 after Archbishop Gregory Aymond recognized the acute need for Catholic, college preparatory education in Austin. San Juan Diego Catholic High School (SJDCHS) is modeled after Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago, where students work in entry-level positions in the corporate world to earn part of their tuition. San Juan Diego Catholic High School is currently sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross and graduated its first class in 2006.
To date the school has graduated 16 classes of students and is proud of achieving 100% college acceptance rate for its graduating classes.
The new school was dedicated by Bishop Joe Vazquez on December 9, 2017 the Feast Day of San Juan Diego and opened for students in January 2018.
MISSION STATEMENT
San Juan Diego Catholic High School provides highly motivated students the opportunity to earn a Catholic, Holy Cross college preparatory education enriched by participation in a corporate internship program.
PHILOSOPHY
As a community of faith, we believe that a Catholic, college preparatory education, combined with a corporate internship program, creates spiritual, intellectual, and professional growth for the students we serve. We provide a Catholic education that transcends economic barriers and is accessible to all. We believe that each of our students is a unique gift from God, with the potential to be transformed and to transform others. We value our students, their families, and the rich culture that they bring to our school community. We are committed to shaping the young hearts and minds of our future leaders.