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#913 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Francis Catholic High School

High School · Sacramento, CA

A private high school in Sacramento, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

5900 ELVAS AVE, Sacramento, CA 95819

  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index66%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Enrollment964
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Francis Catholic High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High3,332/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sacramento), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$127,500

Median home value

$716,000

Median rent

$2,007/mo

College educated

68.3%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95819; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White52.2%
Two or More18.5%
Hispanic12.8%
Asian11.1%
Black3.4%
Pacific Islander1.3%
Native American0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Umoja International AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.47–120.5 mi490Compare →
Hiram W. Johnson HighEnrollment path unverified4.39–121.3 mi1,627Compare →
Giving Back 2 Kids Lab School, LlcPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.6 mi13Compare →
Sacramento Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.8 mi565Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

St Francis Catholic High School is listed in Sacramento, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Francis Catholic High School

St Francis Catholic High School is a private high school in Sacramento, CA, serving approximately 964 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #913 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Francis Catholic High School

What grades does St Francis Catholic High School serve?

St Francis Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Francis Catholic High School?

St Francis Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 964 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Francis Catholic High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Francis Catholic High School rank in CA?

St Francis Catholic High School ranks #913 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Francis Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Francis Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Francis Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, St Francis Catholic High School is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Francis Catholic High School a religious school?

St Francis Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
964
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Sacramento County
Area population (ZIP 95819)
20,173
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95819; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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