St. Francis High School provides a rigorous curriculum based on research and best practices.
Courses provide challenge for students of all ability levels, and include a variety of AP and honors selections.
Dual enrollment through Northwestern Michigan College and the Traverse Bay Intermediate School District Career Tech center is also available.
St. Francis High School is a Top 50 Catholic high school, having earned distinction among the approximately 1,300 Catholic high schools in the United States.
To receive this honor, the School was evaluated on the basis of academic excellence, Catholic identity and civic education.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Francis High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
355 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Francis High School often compared to?
St. Francis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Traverse Area Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Francis High School's ranking?
St. Francis High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis High School?
The application deadline for St. Francis High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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