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St Francis High School Salesian College Prep
High School · Watsonville, CA
A private high school in Watsonville, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
2400 E LAKE AVE, Watsonville, CA 95076
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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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Where St Francis High School Salesian College Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,685
Median home value
$767,200
Median rent
$1,851/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis High School Salesian College Preparatory, Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Pacific Coast CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Santa Cruz County Career Advancement CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 12 | 1.8 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Pvusd Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Francis High School Salesian College Prep is listed in Watsonville, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Francis High School Salesian College Prep
St Francis High School Salesian College Prep is a private high school in Watsonville, CA, serving approximately 221 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,175 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Francis High School Salesian College Prep
What grades does St Francis High School Salesian College Prep serve?
St Francis High School Salesian College Prep serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St Francis High School Salesian College Prep?
St Francis High School Salesian College Prep has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis High School Salesian College Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at St Francis High School Salesian College Prep is 13.5:1. 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 Salesian College Prep rank in CA?
St Francis High School Salesian College Prep ranks #1,175 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Francis High School Salesian College Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
St Francis High School Salesian College Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Salesian College Prep a private school?
Yes, St Francis High School Salesian College Prep is a private coeducational 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 Salesian College Prep a religious school?
St Francis High School Salesian College Prep has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (831) 724-5933
- Area population (ZIP 95076)
- 82,409
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 95076; 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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