St Francis High School

200 Foothill Blvd, La Canada Flintridge, CA, 91011-0910
Tel: (818)790-0325
Grades: 9 - 12 | 600 students
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 St. Francis High School is a Catholic, college preparatory school for boys in grades 9-12. Since its founding by the Capuchin Franciscan Friars in 1946, it has been committed to enriching the mind and heart, strengthening respect through service and humility, creating a family environment, and envisioning men of hope and peace. It offers a challenging curriculum and many opportunities for extracurricular involvement. St. Francis is fully accredited by WASC and the WCEA.

School Overview:
St Francis High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1946
Student Body
Total Students 600 students
Student Body Type All-boys
% Students of Color 49% (CA School Avg.: 44%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 26 students
Number of AP Courses 13 courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus
Chemistry Computer Science
Economics English
European History Human Geography
Latin Physics
Spanish Language Statistics
United States Government United States History
Classroom dress code Formal
(Docker pants/shorts and collared shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 26
Yearly Tuition Cost $12,500
% on Financial Aid 19%
Admissions Director Mr. Joe K. Monarrez
Sports
Total Sports Offered 10 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Football
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 34 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Academic Decathlon Alvernian (Yearbook)
Armenian Club Art Club
Black Student Union Brotherhood of Christian Athletes
California Scholarship Federation Chess Club
Drumline Filipino-American Club
Fishing Club Frisbee Club
Habitat for Humanity KNIT (Television News Station)
Knight Life Student Newspaper LINK
Latin Honor Society Living in Faith Experience
Los Oradores Men’s Chorus
Mock Trial Club Mountain Bike XC Racing Club
Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society
Photography Club Ping Pong Club
Robotic Club Rogues Gallery
SALT Spanish Honor Society
Sports Medicine Club Sports Medicine Honor Society
St. Francis Robotics Team Student Council/ASB

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1946, St. Francis High School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory school for boys. The school is owned and directed by St. Francis High School of La Canada-Flintridge, a non-profit religious corporation. Our educational objectives incorporate both the basic philosophy of Catholic education and the philosophy of the Capuchin Franciscan Order, in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

    Enriching the Mind and Heart
    We seek to develop in our students the qualities of mind and heart necessary for mature living in the spiritual and temporal world. In addition to preparing students to enter the University of California system, our curriculum and community life cultivate intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth, responsible citizenship, social awareness, and aesthetic appreciation.
     
    Strengthening Respect Through Service and Humility
    Inspired by the humility and love of Jesus Christ, Francis cherished and promoted a deep appreciation of being "lesser"; true followers of Christ are always to be distinguished by their humility and service. We too cherish and foster these essential qualities by encouraging students, faculty, and staff to develop the deep, mutual respect that precludes divisiveness and elitism. We seek to expand our affinity for our own community to embrace a richer, more meaningful affinity with the love of Christ for all humankind.
     
    Creating a Family Environment
    The hallmark of the Franciscan tradition is love - particularly, God's love as reflected in all creation. Thus, the Franciscan charism includes promoting harmony, unity, and love in every human institution, the most fundamental of which is the family. The St. Francis "family spirit" embraces not only individual students' families, but also faculty, staff, administration, and alumni, as well as the Christian community at large. Our school family develops its sense of interconnectedness by participation in the activities of Church life-daily prayer, special liturgical celebration, the sacraments, and retreats. Our four-year religion curriculum gives students a firm grounding in the history and traditions of Christianity, an appreciation for other faiths, and an understanding of our place in the human family.
     
    Envisioning Men of Hope and Peace
    By participating in the teaching mission of the Roman Catholic Church, St. Francis High School works to realize the Church's vision of God's kingdom on Earth. This kingdom will be founded on the values of truth, peace, justice, and love - values that the kingdom's builders must also possess. Thus, St. Francis students are encouraged to appreciate their education not only as a means to college and career, but also as training for a life of service. We strive to form young men who will be capable of doing God's work and of inspiring others to do the same.

    • Profile last updated: 09/05/2012

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended April 25,2013 - We love the atmosphere at St. Francis. The faculty really love the boys and provides them a great environment to learn and prosper as young men. We have 2 boys currently at St. Francis and they love the school, faculty, and students. We believe they have been properly prepared for college and life after college.*-Posted by Parent *

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