St. Francis Preparatory School
Tel:
(718)423-8810
- St. Francis Prep is a Catholic college preparatory school in the Franciscan tradition.
- Our mission is to enable all students to develop and broaden their spiritual, intellectual, creative, emotional, social, and physical abilities.
- We value the unique contribution each person makes to the Prep community.
- Together we create an environment filled with academic sucess, respect, integrity, and joy.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 2,443 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,550
- Average class size: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Francis Preparatory School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1858 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 2443 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 50% State avg.: 28% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 150 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 83% |
| Average Class Size | 31 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 16 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP American History, AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Government and Politics, AP Italian, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP World History, |
| Average SAT score | 1120 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,550 |
| Admissions Director | Ms. Lisa Schaefer |
| Admissions Associate | Mr. Abelardo Leston |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 22 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Paddle Tennis, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, WeightliftingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Paddle Tennis, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Weightlifting, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 79 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: African American Heritage Club, Ceramics Club, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Croatian Club, Drug & Alcohol Prevention Team, Duns Scotus Speech and Student Congress, Egyptian Club, Extraordinary Ministers, Filipino Club, Franciscan Youth Movement, German Club, German Exchange Students, Greek Club, Haitian Club, Harry Potter Club, Hawaiian/Polynesian Club, Hero Club, Indian Club, iPalette Club, Irish Club, Italian Club, Japanese Club, Key Club, Korean Club, Lectors, Library Aides, Liturgical Committee, Liturgical Dancers, Liturgical Ensemble, Liturgy Assistants, Martial Arts, Math National Honor Society, Mathematics Club, Middle Eastern Club, Mock Trial Club, Model UN, Morning Prayer Leaders, National Arts Honor Society, National History Day, National History Scholars Society, National Honor Society, NYS Science Honor Society, Paint Ball Club, Peer Counseling, Peer Tutoring, Photography Club, Polish Club, Political Science Club, Project Challenge, PS4 Big Brother/Sister Program, Public Forum Debate, Retreat Leaders, Rock & Roll Club, San Fran Year Book, Save Our Planet, Science Olympiad, SFPageturners, SFPtv, Snow Club, Soup Kitchen Volunteers, Spanish Club, Students for Social Awareness, The Little Portion Literary magazine, The Seraph Student Newspaper, Trial of the Century, Urban Challenge, video Game Club, Wednesday Jam Session, West African Club, West Indian Club Arts and Music Programs: Alvernian Drama Society Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural Basketball, Intramural Football, Intramural Frisbee, Intramural Handball, Intramural Ping Pong, Intramural Softball, Intramural Volleyball |
School Notes
St. Francis Prep was founded in 1858 by the Franciscan Brothers.
Located in Queens, New York, St. Francis Prep draws students from
all areas of the city. The school is accredited by the New York
State Board of Regents and the Middle States Association of
Colleges and Secondary Schools. Admission to St. Francis Prep is
based on a competitive entrance examination and 6th, 7th, and 8th
grade achievement.
- St. Francis Prep is a Catholic college preparatory school in the Franciscan tradition. Our mission is to enable all students to develop and broaden their spiritual, intellectual, creative, emotional, social, and physical abilities. We value the unique contribution each person makes to the Prep community. Together we create an environment filled with academic sucess, respect, integrity, and joy.
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