St Francis High School

5900 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento, CA, 95819-0958
Tel: (916)452-3461
Grades: 9 - 12 | 1142 students
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St. Francis High School is a Catholic diocesan college preparatory school dedicated to serving young women and their families who seek spiritual growth and academic excellence. We are committed to integrating faith into the learning process, promoting the gospel values of Jesus Christ, building community, and providing opportunities for worship. We strive to help each student develop her gifts and talents to become a model of Pax et Bonum (peace and goodness) through leadership and service.

School Overview:
St Francis High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1940
Student Body
Total Students 1142 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 35% (CA School Avg.: 44%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 17:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 78%
Average Class Size 23 students
Number of AP Courses 13 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
American Government/Politics AP Computer Science
Art History Biology
Calculus AB Chemistry
English Literature & Composition French 4 Language
French Literature Spanish 4 Language
Spanish Literature Studio Art
US History
Average SAT score 1709
Average ACT score 25
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 28
Yearly Tuition Cost $11,700
Tuition Notes includes $600 registration fee
Admissions Director Moira O'Brien
Admissions Associate Molly Emslie
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Diving Golf
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Water Polo
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 25 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
A Cappella Anime
Art Club Asian Pacific Club
Book Club California Scholarship Federation
Celebrations Club Club De Espanol
Disney Club Environmental Club
Fashion Club French Club
Gourmet Club Il Circolo Italiano
In Production International Dance Club
Junior Statesmen L.I.V.E.
Latin Club Mandolin (Student Newspaper)
National Honor Society Pink Ladies
Spirit in Motion Venture Club
Young Women Standing Up

School Notes:

  • St. Francis High School is Fully Accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Schools 533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200 Burlingame, CA 94010 Phone: (650) 696-1060

Nearby Schools:

St Francis High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
St Mary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
Lighthouse
Gr. K | 0.9 mi. away
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 1.2 mi. away
Shalom School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 1.5 mi. away
Sacramento Country Day School
Gr. PK-12 | 1.7 mi. away

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