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#1377 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Bishop Kenny High School

High School

1055 KINGMAN AVE, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Private

Enrollment

1,296

Student-Teacher

17.7:1

Score

4.3

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,377 of 1,462

In Jacksonville

#73 of 79

public schools

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Bishop Kenny High School

4.3/10

High School in Jacksonville · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Bishop Kenny High School

Bishop Kenny High School is a private high school in Jacksonville, FL. Bishop Kenny High School serves approximately 1,296 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Kenny High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,377 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.4 pts below FL schools
  • This school 4.3 · Below Average
  • FL avg 5.7

What Parents Should Know

Bishop Kenny High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bishop Kenny High School compares to 52 public schools serving similar grades in Jacksonville, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
This School
vs
53.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
1,296
This School
vs
814
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.3
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 77.2% vs 0%
Black 7.1% vs 0%
Asian 6.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.1% vs 0%
Bishop Kenny High School Jacksonville Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Bishop Kenny High School (this school) 4.3
DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 7.8
PRETRIAL DETENTION FACILITY 4.6
DUVAL REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER 5.6
JACKSONVILLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY 4.7
ENGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 4.5
DARNELL COOKMAN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL 6.6
MT. HERMAN ESE CENTER 7.0
IDEA RIVER BLUFF
STANTON COLLEGE PREPARATORY 9.1
HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND 7.7
ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL 6.2
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS-JAX 2.9
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL 5.3
THE BRIDGE TO SUCCESS ACADEMY AT W JACKSONVILLE 6.5
RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY 7.9
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL 8.7
TERRY PARKER HIGH SCHOOL 4.1
LONE STAR HIGH SCHOOL 5.0
JACKSONVILLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY EAST

Showing 20 of 52 schools. View all schools in Jacksonville

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 2.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 38%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 1,296
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 77.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Black 7.1%
Asian 6.9%
Pacific Islander 0.7%
Native American 0.5%
Hispanic 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1055 KINGMAN AVE, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Kenny High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DUVAL REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER (rated 5.6/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PRETRIAL DETENTION FACILITY (rated 4.6/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Jacksonville, see our Jacksonville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Jacksonville 0.7 mi 7.8
SPRING PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville 0.7 mi 4.9
JULIA LANDON COLLEGE PREPARATORY & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT S Jacksonville 0.7 mi 7.9
ACADEMIE DE MONTESSORI Jacksonville 1.0 mi
PRETRIAL DETENTION FACILITY Jacksonville 1.2 mi 4.6
EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF JACKSONVILLE Jacksonville 1.1 mi 6.7
HENDRICKS AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville 1.5 mi 7.9
LATAM GLOBAL SCHOOL Jacksonville 1.4 mi 5.4
ORANGE COUNTY AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL Jacksonville 1.4 mi 7.2
ESE PRE KINDERGARTEN DISABILITIES CENTER Jacksonville 1.5 mi 5.6
HOPE HAVEN ASSOCIATION INC Jacksonville 1.5 mi
PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville 2.1 mi 6.4
MATTHEW W. GILBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL Jacksonville 2.1 mi 4.6
R L BROWN GIFTED AND TALENTED ACADEMY Jacksonville 2.2 mi 8.6
MATTIE V RUTHERFORD ALT ED CENTER Jacksonville 2.3 mi 5.6
LAVILLA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Jacksonville 2.2 mi 7.2
DUVAL REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER Jacksonville 2.5 mi 5.6
RIVERSIDE PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL Jacksonville 2.3 mi 7.5
LOVE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville 2.4 mi 4.2
ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville 2.6 mi 3.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32207 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,875

Median Home Value

$254,800

Median Rent

$1,139/mo

Population

35,320

College Educated

37.9%

Homeownership

50.9%

Avg Commute

19.7 min

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Median Age

39.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Kenny High School

What grades does Bishop Kenny High School serve?

Bishop Kenny High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bishop Kenny High School?

Bishop Kenny High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Kenny High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Kenny High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Kenny High School rank in FL?

Bishop Kenny High School ranks #1,377 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Bishop Kenny High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Kenny High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bishop Kenny High School a private school?

Yes, Bishop Kenny High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bishop Kenny High School a religious school?

Bishop Kenny High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
32 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
38 Some Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,296
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County

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