St. Francis High School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Saint Francis High School, a Catholic and college preparatory community, educates the whole person in the tradition of Holy Cross.
Saint Francis High School provides an environment which encourages students to achieve their highest potential through spiritual development, intellectual development, and social development.
Spiritual development imparts Christian values and promotes community service.
Intellectual development fosters academic achievement and lifelong learning, and social development provides exposure to a broad range of activities and experiences.
Saint Francis High School promotes and builds Christian morality in relationships among members of the school community and within society as a whole, promoting a spirit of family.
The school is committed to building a just society within the world community in which service to others is practiced by all.
Saint Francis High School challenges each student to reach full academic potential.
Recognizing the importance of developing skills in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, technology, and creative expression, the school offers a variety of experiences in the liberal arts, the sciences and the fine and performing arts.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,745 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Francis High School
9	449
10	442
11	440
12	414

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Year Founded

1955

School Calendar

Campus Size

25 acres

School Motto

'We shall always place education side by side with instruction; the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart.'

Student Body

Total Students

1,745 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

55%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

114 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$27,000 (2023-2024)

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Sports

Colors

White, Brown, Gold

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What is St. Francis High School's ranking?

St. Francis High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California 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).

In what neighborhood is St. Francis High School located?

St. Francis High School is located in the Cuesta Park neighborhood of Mountain View, CA.

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