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#1278 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Francis High School

High School

200 FOOTHILL BLVD, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

Private

Enrollment

620

Student-Teacher

14.2:1

Score

5.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,278 of 1,787

In La Canada Flintridge

#6 of 6

public schools

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St Francis High School

5.6/10

High School in La Canada Flintridge · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Crestview Preparatory School

8.2/10

0.1 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

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8.6/10

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About St Francis High School

St Francis High School is a private high school in La Canada Flintridge, CA. St Francis High School serves approximately 620 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Francis High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,278 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.9 pts below CA schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

St Francis High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Schools in La Canada Flintridge

No public schools found in La Canada Flintridge for comparison. 8 other private schools in the area.

Score Breakdown

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)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 70%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.5 / 10
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Enrollment 620
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 44.2%
Hispanic 26.9%
Two or More 12.7%
Pacific Islander 11.9%
Asian 3.4%
Native American 0.5%
Black 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

200 FOOTHILL BLVD, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Francis High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. La Canada High (rated 8.6/10, 0.2 miles away, in nearby La Canada), which scores notably higher. Another option is FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART ACADEMY (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, John Muir High (rated 6.9/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Pasadena), which scores notably higher. For more schools in La Canada Flintridge, see our La Canada Flintridge schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
CRESTVIEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL La Canada Flintridge 0.1 mi 8.2
La Canada High La Canada 0.2 mi 8.6
St. Bede the Venerable Elementary La Canada 0.2 mi
ST BEDE THE VENERABLE ELEMENTARY La Canada Flintridge 0.2 mi 7.0
Flintridge Preparatory School La Canada Flintridge 0.3 mi
THE HILLSIDE SCHOOL & LEARNING CENTER La Canada Flintridge 0.5 mi 6.2
Foothill Progressive Montessori Schools La Canada 0.6 mi
FOOTHILL PROGRESSIVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL La Canada Flintridge 0.6 mi 5.8
FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART ACADEMY La Canada Flintridge 1.0 mi 8.0
Paradise Canyon Elementary La Canada 1.0 mi 8.5
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy La Canada 1.1 mi
Odyssey Charter Altadena 1.2 mi 8.1
Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary Altadena 1.3 mi 8.1
Hogg's Hollow Kindergarten La Canada 1.4 mi
HOGGS HOLLOW La Canada Flintridge 1.4 mi
Aveson Global Leadership Academy Altadena 1.4 mi 6.6
Learning Castle, Inc. (aka La Canada Preparatory) La Cañada 1.4 mi
John Muir High Pasadena 1.7 mi 6.9
La Canada Elementary La Canada 1.7 mi 7.4
Alma Fuerte Public Pasadena 2.0 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91011 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$221,451

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

Median Rent

$2,842/mo

Population

20,094

College Educated

75.5%

Homeownership

88.5%

Avg Commute

28.2 min

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Median Age

45.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Francis High School

What grades does St Francis High School serve?

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

How many students attend St Francis High School?

St Francis High School has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Francis High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Francis High School rank in CA?

St Francis High School ranks #1,278 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Francis High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Francis High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 High School a private school?

Yes, St Francis High School is a private all-boys 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 High School a religious school?

St Francis High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
53 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
620
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County

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