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St. Francis High School

123 E 11th St Traverse City, MI 49684
Tel: (231) 946-8038
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • 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 Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Francis High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSt. Francis High School
979
1087
1196
1293
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Year Founded
1969
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Student Body

Total Students
355 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

Colors
Blue, Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Gladiators
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What schools are St. Francis High School often compared to?
St. Francis High School is 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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The average private school tuition in Traverse City, MI is $6,599 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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