Is St. Francis Catholic Academy a Catholic high school?

Yes. St. Francis Catholic Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of St. Augustine.

What is St. Francis Catholic Academy’s Compass Score?

89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Is St. Francis Catholic Academy Compass Recommended?

Yes. St. Francis Catholic Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Escuela secundaria católica

St. Francis Catholic Academy

UbicaciónGainesville, FL
Tipo y tamañoEscuela diocesana · Grados 9–12 · 259 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial Insignia del Cuadro de Honor

Puntuación Compass

Fe 75%Académicos 25%

AFe
86 de 100

AAcadémicos
95 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

Cuadro de HonorRecomendado por CompassQué significan las insignias

Saint Francis Catholic Academy in Gainesville, Florida, states a mission to inspire students to serve others, share the gospel through their Catholic faith, and live a life of charity. The school holds a school-wide Mass on Wednesdays and Holy Days, reserves the Blessed Sacrament in its chapel, offers confession during Advent and Lent, and describes regular adoration in the chapel. Students take a theology course in each of the four years, complete 25 hours of Christian service each year, and go on a retreat in every grade. Fr. Mac Hill is listed as chaplain, and Deacon Mike Demers as campus minister.

Ficha de fe

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

Vida sacramental

91 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarSemanal (The Spiritual Life page describes a school-wide celebration of Holy Mass on Wednesdays and Holy Days.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Spiritual Life | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The highlight of our week is the school-wide celebration of Holy Mass on Wednesdays and Holy Days”
  A school-wide Mass is celebrated on Wednesdays and Holy Days.
Información insuficiente:
Misa diaria disponible para los estudiantes en el campusInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
En parte:
Confesión disponible para los estudiantes durante el año escolarPor temporada (Adviento, Cuaresma) o algunas veces al año (Confession is offered during Advent and Lent.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Spiritual Life | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “During Advent and Lent, we offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation”
  The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent.
Sí:
Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaCon regularidad (mensual o más) (The school states that adoration is observed regularly in the chapel throughout the year.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Spiritual Life | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is observed during Retreats and regularly in the Chapel throughout the year.”
  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is observed regularly in the chapel throughout the year and during retreats.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSí (Fr. Mac Hill is listed as the school's Chaplain.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faculty & Staff | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Mac Hill Chaplain”
  Fr. Mac Hill is listed as the school's Chaplain.

Teología y plan de estudios

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Años de teología o religión requeridosCuatro años (Theology I through Theology IV are listed by grade level (grades 9 to 12), each worth 1.0 credit with a first and second semester. Recorded as four full-year courses, one per year. The page does not use the word required.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Curriculum | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology I Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9”
  Theology I is a 1.0-credit course for grade 9.
  “Theology IV Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 12”
  Theology IV is a 1.0-credit course for grade 12.
Información insuficiente:
Los cursos de teología siguen el Marco Curricular de la USCCBInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Se ofrece un curso de filosofía, apologética o éticaSí (Moral Lives in Jesus, the second semester of Theology III, teaches the moral concepts and precepts of the Christian life.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Curriculum | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Moral Lives in Jesus (2nd Semester). The purpose of this course is to help students understand that it is only through Christ”
  Theology III includes a moral course on the precepts of Christian life.
Sí:
La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Sí (The Spiritual Life page states the school is committed to educating the whole person, integrating faith, learning, and service.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Spiritual Life | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we are deeply committed to the education of the whole person, integrating faith, learning, and service”
  The school states it integrates faith, learning and service.
2. Curriculum | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we empower our students to grow academically, spiritually, and personally within a faith-centered environment”
  The school describes its academics as faith-centered.

Cultura del campus

80 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
RetirosUn retiro para cada grado (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior retreats are each described.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Spiritual Life | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Freshman retreat takes place early in the Fall semester”
  A freshman retreat is held.
  “The Sophomore retreat takes place in the Spring semester.”
  A sophomore retreat is held.
  “The Junior retreat takes place in the early Spring semester.”
  A junior retreat is held.
  “The Senior retreat takes place over the course of two days in the middle of the Fall semester.”
  A senior retreat is held over two days.
Sí:
Personal de pastoralDos o más (Two named ministry staff: the Chaplain (Fr. Mac Hill) and the Campus Minister (Deacon Mike Demers).)
Fuentes (2)
1. Faculty & Staff | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Mac Hill Chaplain”
  Fr. Mac Hill is listed as the school's Chaplain.
2. Spiritual Life | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Meet our Campus Minister Deacon Demers holds a Bachelor of Science degree”
  Deacon Demers is the school's Campus Minister.
No:
Grupos o clubes estudiantiles de inspiración religiosaNinguno (The student organization page lists all clubs as open to all students and includes no Catholic faith group. Campus Ministry is listed as 'Coming soon'.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Student Organizations | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All organizations listed below are open to all students”
  The school's student organization list is open to all students and is the list of clubs the school offers.
  “Campus Ministry Coming soon Qualifications: All students”
  Campus Ministry is listed as a student organization marked 'Coming soon'.
Sí:
Oración diaria y vida litúrgica integradas en la jornada escolarSí (The Spiritual Life page states the school day begins and ends with prayer.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Spiritual Life | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our school day begins and ends with prayer”
  The school day begins and ends with prayer.

Servicio y doctrina social católica

75 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Horas de servicio obligatorias40 horas o más en cuatro años (All students must complete 25 hours of Christian service annually, which totals 100 hours over four years.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Spiritual Life | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “all students are required to complete 25 hours of Christian service annually”
  Every student must complete 25 hours of Christian service each year.
Sí:
La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaSí (Theology IV includes a second-semester unit, Living as a Disciple in Society, that introduces the Church's social teaching.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Curriculum | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Living as a Disciple in Society (2nd Semester). An introduction to the Church’s social teaching”
  Theology IV includes an introduction to the Church's social teaching.
No:
Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)No
Fuentes (1)
1. Student Organizations | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All organizations listed below are open to all students”
  The school's student organization list is open to all students and is the list of clubs the school offers.
Información insuficiente:
Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

A school-wide Mass is celebrated weekly on Wednesdays and Holy Days, and a named chaplain is listed.
Fuentes (2)
1. Spiritual Life | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The highlight of our week is the school-wide celebration of Holy Mass on Wednesdays and Holy Days”
  A school-wide Mass is celebrated on Wednesdays and Holy Days.
2. Faculty & Staff | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Mac Hill Chaplain”
  Fr. Mac Hill is listed as the school's Chaplain.
Every student must complete 25 hours of Christian service each year, and a theology course is listed for each of the four years.
Fuentes (2)
1. Spiritual Life | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “all students are required to complete 25 hours of Christian service annually”
  Every student must complete 25 hours of Christian service each year.
2. Curriculum | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology I Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9”
  Theology I is a 1.0-credit course for grade 9.
  “Theology IV Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 12”
  Theology IV is a 1.0-credit course for grade 12.

Inquietudes

Campus Ministry is marked 'Coming soon' on the student organization list.
Fuentes (1)
1. Student Organizations | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Coming soon Qualifications: All students”
  Campus Ministry is listed as a student organization marked 'Coming soon'.
The school describes a weekly Mass and daily prayer in the chapel.
Fuentes (1)
1. Spiritual Life | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The highlight of our week is the school-wide celebration of Holy Mass on Wednesdays and Holy Days”
  A school-wide Mass is celebrated on Wednesdays and Holy Days.
  “The Blessed Sacrament is reserved in our Chapel, where students, faculty, and staff come together daily for prayer in the presence of the Lord.”
  The school's chapel is where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved and students come for daily prayer.

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Inicio de la pastoral universitaria

Campus Ministry, Saint Francis Catholic Academy

Dirección: Gainesville, Florida (street address not published on the pages read)
Ubicación: En el campus
Instalaciones: capilla

Fuente: sfcawolves.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sfcawolves.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

3 grupos y actividades regulares · 1 en el campus, 1 fuera del campus, 1 sin ubicación publicada

Servicio 1

Christian and community service requirementFuera del campus
Each student completes 25 hours of Christian service annually; projects are coordinated through Theology classes and Campus Ministry.
sfcawolves.org

Liturgia y oración 1

School-wide MassEn el campus
Wednesdays and Holy Days
School-wide Holy Mass, with student and faculty lectors, sacristans, servers, music ministers and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion.
sfcawolves.org

Retiros 1

Retreats (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)
A retreat in each grade; the senior retreat takes place over two days at a retreat center.
sfcawolves.org, sfcawolves.org, sfcawolves.org, sfcawolves.org

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Pastoral universitaria

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Fuentes (1)

Spiritual Life | SFCA Wolvessfcawolves.org/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Meet our Campus Minister Deacon Demers holds a Bachelor of Science degree”
Deacon Demers is the school's Campus Minister.
“The Blessed Sacrament is reserved in our Chapel, where students, faculty, and staff come together daily for prayer in the presence of the Lord.”
The school's chapel is where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved and students come for daily prayer.
“The Blessed Sacrament is reserved in our Chapel, where students, faculty, and staff come together daily for prayer in the presence of the Lord.”
The school's chapel is where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved and students come for daily prayer.
“Meet our Campus Minister Deacon Demers holds a Bachelor of Science degree”
Deacon Demers is the school's Campus Minister.

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Excelencia académica

95 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Graduados que van a universidades de cuatro años 75% de la puntuación100%
Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuación10.3 to 1

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica. Los datos federales sobre escuelas secundarias privadas se limitan a estas dos medidas.

Fuente: NCES Private School Survey (año escolar 2023–24)

Datos de la escuela

Tipo	Escuela diocesana
Diócesis	Diócesis de St. Augustine, FL
Grados	9–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)	259
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12	259
Mixta o de un solo sexo	Mixta
Proporción estudiantes-maestro	10.3 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años	100%
Entorno	Rural

Fuente: archivo de uso público del NCES Private School Survey 23-24 (año escolar 2023–24). La tasa de ingreso a la universidad y la proporción estudiante-maestro alimentan Excelencia académica; nada de aquí cambia las calificaciones de fe.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de St. Augustine

Mons. Erik T. Pohlmeier, obispo de St. Augustine

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: dosafl.com, dosafl.com, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

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NCES school ID A0501282
4100 Nw 115th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 376-6545
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is St. Francis Catholic Academy a Catholic high school?: Yes. St. Francis Catholic Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of St. Augustine.
What is St. Francis Catholic Academy’s Compass Score?: 89 de 100 (calificación A). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.
Is St. Francis Catholic Academy Compass Recommended?: Yes. St. Francis Catholic Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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