Saint Francis High School (La Cañada Flintridge, California) Explained

St. Francis High School
Streetaddress:200 North Foothill Boulevard
Zipcode:91011
Country:United States
Religion:Catholic
President:Tony Marti
Principal:Tracy Traver
Chaplain:Christopher Iwancio
Teaching Staff:37.1 (on a full-time equivalent basis)
Average Class Size:31
Ratio:18.2
Schooltype:Private
Annual Tuition:$23,000 (2024-2025)
Motto:A Catholic Tradition of Enriching the Mind and Heart Since 1946.
Mascot:Knight
Nickname:Golden Knights
Yearbook:Alvernian
Newspaper:KnightLife
Established:1946
Founder:Fr. Stephen Murtaugh OFM Cap.
Gender:Boys
Enrollment:605
Enrollment As Of:2023-2024
Footnotes:[1] [2]

St. Francis High School is a Catholic college preparatory high school for boys, located in La Cañada Flintridge, California, USA. Founded in 1946 by the Capuchin Franciscan Friars, St. Francis High School is a Catholic, college preparatory school for young men in grades 9-12 and is fully accredited by WASC and WCEA. St. Francis High School of La Canada-Flintridge, a non-profit religious corporation, is operated by the Board of Directors under the sponsorship of the Capuchin Franciscan Order of the Western America Province.

Academics

In 2012, St. Francis placed first in California and second nationally in the Academic Decathlon.[3]

Demographics

The demographic breakdown for the 675 boys enrolled in 2013-2014 was:[1]

Athletics

The St. Francis Golden Knights compete in the Mission League, part of the CIF Southern Section. The school colors are brown and gold. The following varsity sports are offered:[4]

1982- CIF Champions CFU2020 - Basketball Southern California State Champions (Coach: Todd Wolfson)2021 - CIF Champions Lacrosse (Coach: Don Bowers)

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Search for Private Schools - School Detail for St Francis High School. nces.ed.gov. 24 July 2017.
  2. Web site: WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools. June 5, 2009. WASC-ACS.
  3. Web site: Academic Decathlon Website, National. 2017-07-23.
  4. Web site: General Information – Athletics – St. Francis High School. www.sfhs.net. 24 July 2017.
  5. News: Gordon. Grant. Bergman has a 'pretty big day'. June 10, 2014. Chicago Tribune. June 9, 2010.
  6. News: Thuc Nhi. Nguyen. Greg Dulcich showcasing his star power for resurgent UCLA. September 5, 2021. Los Angeles Times. September 30, 2021.
  7. Web site: Bishop-Elect Matthew Elshoff OFM, Cap.. LACatholics. July 18, 2023.
  8. Web site: Jason Hirsh Stats. Baseball Almanac. December 3, 2012.
  9. Web site: Mark Loretta Stats . Baseball Almanac . December 3, 2012.
  10. Web site: Congressional Record, Volume 149 Issue 92 (Friday, June 20, 2003) . Gpo.gov . 2014-02-21.
  11. http://www.sfhs.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=156015&type=d&pREC_ID=310105 "Notable St. Francis Soccer Alumni"
  12. Matthew Kredell|title = Matt Young Stats "Lesson Taken From a Loss: Westlake Hangs with St. Francis Team", Los Angeles Daily News, December 11, 2001. ("Daniel Paladini of St. Francis was named the tournament's most valuable player.")
  13. http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/los-angeles-galaxy-add-midfielder-daniel-paladini-developmental-roster "Los Angeles Galaxy add midfielder Daniel Paladini to developmental roster"
  14. Web site: All-Area Football Player of the Year: Scott shines for St. Francis. Los Angeles Times. January 28, 2017. April 24, 2023.
  15. Web site: Matt Young Stats. Baseball Almanac. December 3, 2012.
  16. Web site: Gregg Zaun Stats. Baseball Almanac. December 3, 2012.
  17. News: St. Francis Hosts Andy Garcia . Timithie . Norman . Crescenta Valley Weekly . 2012-09-13 . 2021-09-17.

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