St. Francis School
Tel:
(808) 988-4111
- The Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neuman Communities founded Saint Francis School in 1924.
- Nestled on 11 acres in Manoa Valley, the mission of Saint Francis school is to provide "Quality Catholic Education in a spirit of Joy." Saint Francis School offers a varied curriculum to its students and several avenues toward graduation, depending on the student`s goals in life.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 513 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,400
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. Francis School places among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Learning Programs Supported | Mild learning differences |
Year Founded | 1924 |
Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
Total Students | 513 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 95% State avg.: 72% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
Average Class Size | 17 students |
Number of AP Courses | 6 courses |
Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English Language and Composition, AP Englishe Literature and Composition, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History |
Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform required) |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,400 |
Tuition Notes | Tuition is lower for middle and elementary |
% on Financial Aid | 45% |
Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 |
Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
Admissions Director | Melissa Bantilan |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 16 sports |
Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 26 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: ASL Club, Band, Campus Ministry, Chess Club, Color Guard, Dance Club, Hiking Club, Ke Alakai, Mathletes, Morning News Live, Mu Alpha Theta, Natinal Art Honor Society, National Forensic League, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, Otaku League, Quill & Scroll Honor Society, Recruiting, Recycling Club, Robotics Club, Spanish Honor Society, Speech and Debate, Student Organization, Tri-M-Modern Music Masters Honor Society, Yoga Club |
School Notes
- The Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neuman Communities founded Saint Francis School in 1924.
- Nestled on 11 acres in Manoa Valley, the mission of Saint Francis school is to provide "Quality Catholic Education in a spirit of Joy." Saint Francis School offers a varied curriculum to its students and several avenues toward graduation, depending on the student`s goals in life.
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