St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory

St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory

Private High School | Grade 9-12
2400 E Lake Ave,  Watsonville, CA
4.5
3.8
221 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Patrick Lee
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$15,600
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
17
Part Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
23
English
26
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
76%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
84%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
Hispanic
54.6%
White
37.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.1%
Black
1.3%

School Rankings

#41 Best Catholic Schools in California
#128 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
#137 Most Diverse Private HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Santa Clara University 58 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 55 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 53 Students
San Diego State University 52 Students
University of California - Berkeley 46 Students
University of California - Davis 42 Students
University of California - San Diego 41 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 40 Students
University of California - Irvine 38 Students
Loyola Marymount University 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 23 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Business 20 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Communications 13 Students
Political Science and Government 12 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Sociology 10 Students
Marketing 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 67 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/22/2024
St. Francis is a good school overall. The academics are very good, with high expectations of the students. This year, new teachers were hired that have lowered the overall success of the students.
5.0 Parent
3/14/2023
I am so grateful my daughter has attended St. Francis. She is a senior now. Her experience there has been wonderful, top notch education and faculty.
5.0 Alum
7/29/2022
Wonderful school. The teachers really care about the students and it shows through all that they do.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 23 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/9/2023
I am a parent of a student who transferred into St. Francis for her sophomore year. Both my daughter and I are very pleased with St. Francis. The school offers an engaging and challenging curriculum, as well as, amazing and caring teachers. The administration is very responsive and it's clear that a...
5.0 parent
5/5/2023
I had an amazing experience at my school, and I couldn't be more impressed. The environment is welcoming and supportive, the faculty and staff are attentive and caring, and most importantly, the education is top-notch. My favorite part of dropping my student off is watching the principal greet each...
5.0 parent
4/28/2023
My daughter started St. Francis this year as a Freshman and I'm so grateful that she is enrolled at this school! From the teachers and staff to the academics and sports, it's been a wonderful high school experience. I highly recommend checking it out and putting St. Francis on your consideration lis...
5.0 parent
3/14/2023
I am a parent of St. Francis. My child has grown so much as a student here. It is such a safe environment and all teachers and staff are excellent.

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St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 2400 E Lake Ave in Watsonville, CA. Annual tuition is $15,600. The school has a total enrollment of 221 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $880,527. Discover additional schools in the area, like Green Valley Christian School, Potters House Community Christian School, Central Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Watsonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory.

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