ALONG JACKSONVILLE’S SOUTHBANK, WITH THE BEAUTIFUL ST. JOHN’S RIVER AS A BACKDROP, IS BISHOP KENNY HIGH SCHOOL, A 55 ACRE RIVERFRONT CAMPUS AND A PROUD MEMBER OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. AUGUSTINE. BISHOP KENNY HIGH SCHOOL HAS JUST UNDER 1300 STUDENTS IN GRADES NINE THROUGH TWELVE, AND IS KNOWN FOR ITS TRADITIONS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND ITS COMMITMENT TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH.
FOUNDED IN 1952, BISHOP KENNY IS A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, AND HOLDS DUAL ACCREDITATION WITH THE FLORIDA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE AND THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS. WITH THE SUPPORT OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND DEDICATED EDUCATORS, STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP A LIFELONG LOVE FOR LEARNING, IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE ALSO A BIG PART OF LIFE AT BISHOP KENNY HIGH SCHOOL. AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY, “BK” STUDENTS STAY ENGAGED WITH VARIOUS ATHLETIC TEAMS, ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS.
STUDENTS AT BISHOP KENNY HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVE A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION, DESIGNED TO PREPARE THEM TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL, PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. THERE IS ALSO AN UNDENIABLE COMMITMENT TO INTEGRITY, CENTERED ON POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO FAITH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITIES. AS A CATHOLIC, COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL, BISHOP KENNY PROVIDES APPROPRIATE COURSE PLACEMENT AND SEQUENCING, WHICH HELPS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE LIFE AND BEYOND.
Bishop Kenny High School
1,375
Students
A
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$10,640
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A
B
A
A
A+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
78%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
82%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
53.7%
Male
46.3%
White
72.3%
Hispanic
11%
Black
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#26
Best Catholic Schools in Florida
#27
Best HS For Athletes in Florida
#68
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Florida
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida State University
408 Students
University of North Florida
390 Students
University of Florida
380 Students
University of Central Florida
341 Students
University of South Florida
226 Students
Florida Atlantic University
156 Students
University of Miami
152 Students
Jacksonville University
139 Students
Florida International University
90 Students
Auburn University
79 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
146 Students
Psychology
97 Students
Biology
79 Students
Nursing
71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
69 Students
Marketing
41 Students
Criminology
41 Students
Pre-Law Studies
40 Students
Political Science and Government
39 Students
Mechanical Engineering
39 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/13/2024
Bishop Kenny offers a lot of extra curricular activities. I have been apart of their NJROTC program which has granted me countless opportunities, experiences, and leadership training. My teachers this year are great and all the faculty and staff is nice.
5/28/2024
My overall experience at the Bishop Kenny High School has succeeded my expectations. The school offers a rigorous curriculum which has allowed me, as a transfer student, to perform outstandingly in my academics. One thing I would change is the diversity within the school. As an African-American I would greatly appreciate seeing more color spread through those halls.
4/25/2024
My experience at Bishop Kenny high school has been overall good. It has had its ups and down, as I am a high school senior, but Bishop Kenny has provided with the tools I need to hopefully succeed in college and beyond. Additionally, I have formed relationships with students and staff that I will cherish forever.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/3/2025
A lot of bullying. Classist, racist. Horrible experience.
12/14/2023
Amazing school very safe environment we have one or two police on campus everyday of the week. Amazing school
9/20/2023
Terrible. Racist, Classist, uncomfortable experience. And it really isn’t “college prep” more than any other school would be.
1/5/2023
I have two children who are thriving at the school! As parents we could not be more pleased with the school and the faculty. The standards are high and the results show in the graduates. Opportunities are abundant for kids who are willing to put in the work and be successful, faith filled, contribut...
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List Price Range
$307K - $425K
Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$410,562
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
70%
Household Income
$92,245
% of College Grads
53.7%
Median Age
47
Average House Size
1,498 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
91.3%
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