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Pope Francis High School (Closed 2018)

134 Springfield St
Chicopee, MA 01013

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Pope Francis High School is a Catholic co-educational, college-preparatory school which instills Gospel values and fosters academic excellence in a diverse community of learners.

Our mission is to challenge students to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically to become critical thinkers and faith-based leaders who embody justice, peace, service, and mercy in the global community.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students

301 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

8 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,090

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Tuition Notes

For those actively affiliated with a Catholic Church in the Diocese, there is a reduced tuition rate.

Admissions Director

Theresa Zaborowski

School Notes

In the spring of 2015, then Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski announced that Cathedral High School and Holyoke Catholic High School would merge into a new regional Catholic school beginning in 2016. He accepted a recommendation of the joint Cathedral and Holyoke Catholic high schools` Student Advisory Committee to call the new regional Catholic high school Pope Francis in honor of the pope who was reigning at that time.
In the fall of 2016, students converged under the banner of Pope Francis High School at the former location of Holyoke Catholic in Chicopee while a new facility was constructed at the site of the former Cathedral on Wendover Road in Springfield. In anticipation of the new building opening in 2018, the name of the school was changed to Pope Francis Preparatory School to better reflect the mission of the school.
Building on a strong foundation of excellence, Pope Francis Preparatory School offers its students the best of what its legacy schools had to offer. Students carry on the values and many traditions of both Cathedral and Holyoke Catholic, while forging a new path for secondary Catholic education in the Diocese of Springfield. Pope Francis Preparatory School will provide a beautiful, state-of-the-art, safe environment for students to worship, learn, and succeed for generations to come.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pope Francis High School cost?

Pope Francis High School's tuition is approximately $6,090 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Pope Francis High School?

The application deadline for Pope Francis High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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