Is St. Francis High School Salesian College Prep a Catholic high school?

Yes. St. Francis High School Salesian College Prep is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Monterey. Its sponsor is Salesians of St. John Bosco (Salesian Sisters' charism; Salesian school).

What is St. Francis High School Salesian College Prep’s Compass Score?

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

Escuela secundaria católica

St. Francis High School Salesian College Prep

UbicaciónWatsonville, CA
Tipo y tamañoEscuela católica independiente · Grados 9–12 · 212 estudiantes
PatrocinadorSalesians of St. John Bosco (Salesian Sisters' charism; Salesian school)

Sitio web oficial

St. Francis High School Salesian College Preparatory in Watsonville is a Salesian Catholic high school that describes itself as a community of faith in the spirit of St. John Bosco. The Campus Ministry team plans retreats for each grade, monthly liturgies and daily prayer, and a Christian Service Project of 80 hours over four years. A Salesian priest is named as campus chaplain, and the school's theology requirement is eight semesters.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

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Our Lady Help of Christians Valley Roman Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 2401 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville
Valley Catholic Church — 1.0 mi
Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 721 Main Street, Watsonville
Assumption Catholic Church — 2.7 mi

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

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

74 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

En parte:
Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarMensual (Monthly liturgies for the school community (liturgies count as Masses under the rules). The frequency is taken from the monthly liturgies stated on the Campus Ministry page.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry Home | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=466841 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Francis community gathers for reconciliation, monthly liturgies, and daily prayer, providing opportunities for Catholic students to receive sacraments regularly.”
  The community gathers for reconciliation, monthly liturgies and daily prayer.
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 (Reconciliation is said to be offered with the monthly gatherings, and students have the chance to receive the sacraments regularly.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry Home | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=466841 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Francis community gathers for reconciliation, monthly liturgies, and daily prayer, providing opportunities for Catholic students to receive sacraments regularly.”
  The community gathers for reconciliation, monthly liturgies and daily prayer.
Información insuficiente:
Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSí (Fr. Marcos Castillo, SDB, is named as Campus Chaplain.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Team | Campus Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=1325461 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Marcos Castillo, SDB, Pastor, Chaplain”
  A named priest, Fr. Marcos Castillo, SDB, serves as chaplain.
2. Staff | Campus Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Marcos Castillo, SDB CYM | Campus Chaplain | Modern Language”
  Fr. Marcos Castillo, SDB is the campus chaplain.

N/A

Teología y plan de estudios

Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales cubren menos del 60 % de esta área.

Sí:
Años de teología o religión requeridosCuatro años (Eight semesters of theology are required for graduation, which is four full-year equivalents. Theology is taken in every grade.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Graduation Requirements | Academics | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=206888&type=d&pREC_ID=1968549 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “8 semesters of Theology”
  Graduation requires eight semesters of theology.
Información insuficiente:
Los cursos de teología siguen el Marco Curricular de la USCCBInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Información insuficiente:
Se ofrece un curso de filosofía, apologética o éticaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Información insuficiente:
La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.

Cultura del campus

90 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
RetirosUn retiro para cada grado (Each grade has a retreat: Animas (freshmen), Koinonia (sophomores), Ekklesia (juniors) and Kairos (seniors).)
Fuentes (2)
1. Retreats | Campus Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=1325421 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each student will be expected to participate in a grade-level retreat.”
  Each student is expected to attend a grade-level retreat (Animas, Koinonia, Ekklesia and Kairos are listed for the four grades).
2. Graduation Requirements | Academics | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=206888&type=d&pREC_ID=1968549 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “8 semesters of Theology”
  Graduation requires eight semesters of theology.
Sí:
Personal de pastoralDos o más (Adult campus ministry team: Fr. Marcos Castillo (chaplain), Ms. Gabe Summers (campus minister), Mr. Chris Croghan (Christian Service coordinator).)
Fuentes (1)
1. Team | Campus Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=1325461 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Marcos Castillo, SDB, Pastor, Chaplain”
  A named priest, Fr. Marcos Castillo, SDB, serves as chaplain.
En parte:
Grupos o clubes estudiantiles de inspiración religiosaUno (One faith-based student group is listed: the Campus Ministry Student Team.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Team | Campus Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=1325461 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students who wish to join the Campus Ministry Student Team are selected through an application and interview process.”
  Students join the Campus Ministry Student Team by application.
Sí:
Oración diaria y vida litúrgica integradas en la jornada escolarSí (The community gathers for daily prayer and monthly liturgies.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry Home | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=466841 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Francis community gathers for reconciliation, monthly liturgies, and daily prayer, providing opportunities for Catholic students to receive sacraments regularly.”
  The community gathers for reconciliation, monthly liturgies and daily prayer.

Servicio y doctrina social católica

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Horas de servicio obligatorias40 horas o más en cuatro años (80 Christian Service hours are required over four years (20 per year).)
Fuentes (2)
1. Christian Service Hours | Campus Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=978083 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The expectation is to complete 20 hours per year with a total of 80 hours to be completed one month prior to their graduation date.”
  Students are expected to complete 20 service hours a year, 80 in total.
2. Graduation Requirements | Academics | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=206888&type=d&pREC_ID=1968549 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Have completed a minimum of 80 Christian Service hours.”
  Graduation requires a minimum of 80 Christian Service hours.
Sí:
La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaSí (The Christian Service Project is tied to the theology courses (Theology 9 to 12 CSP focus), and it is meant to integrate Catholic social teaching.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Christian Service Hours | Campus Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=978083 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “To challenge the students to integrate Catholic Social Teachings and moral values into action in their daily lives.”
  The service program is meant to integrate Catholic social teaching; the service project is linked to each year's theology course.
Sí:
Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)Sí (A Pro-Life club is listed as an established club.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Clubs and Organizations | Campus Life | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=207150&type=d&pREC_ID=1283093 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “many clubs, such as Ecology, Pro-Life, Science, and Chess Clubs, have firmly established themselves over the years”
  A Pro-Life club is an established student club.
Sí:
Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)Sí (Students serve in trips to Idaho, Mexico and Costa Rica, and the Christian Service Project emphasizes caring for the poor and vulnerable.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Christian Service Hours | Campus Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=978083 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students also have the opportunity to respond to the needs of those beyond their local communities by participating in service trips to such places as Idaho, Mexico, and Costa Rica.”
  Students can take part in service trips to Idaho, Mexico and Costa Rica.
  “To challenge the students to integrate Catholic Social Teachings and moral values into action in their daily lives.”
  The service program is meant to integrate Catholic social teaching; the service project is linked to each year's theology course.

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

Fortalezas

Every grade has its own retreat, required for graduation.
Fuentes (2)
1. Retreats | Campus Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=1325421 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each student will be expected to participate in a grade-level retreat.”
  Each student is expected to attend a grade-level retreat (Animas, Koinonia, Ekklesia and Kairos are listed for the four grades).
2. Graduation Requirements | Academics | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=206888&type=d&pREC_ID=1968549 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “8 semesters of Theology”
  Graduation requires eight semesters of theology.
A named Salesian priest serves as campus chaplain.
Fuentes (2)
1. Team | Campus Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=1325461 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Marcos Castillo, SDB, Pastor, Chaplain”
  A named priest, Fr. Marcos Castillo, SDB, serves as chaplain.
2. Staff | Campus Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Marcos Castillo, SDB CYM | Campus Chaplain | Modern Language”
  Fr. Marcos Castillo, SDB is the campus chaplain.
Service is required: 80 hours over four years, tied to the theology courses.
Fuentes (2)
1. Christian Service Hours | Campus Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=978083 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The expectation is to complete 20 hours per year with a total of 80 hours to be completed one month prior to their graduation date.”
  Students are expected to complete 20 service hours a year, 80 in total.
  “To challenge the students to integrate Catholic Social Teachings and moral values into action in their daily lives.”
  The service program is meant to integrate Catholic social teaching; the service project is linked to each year's theology course.
2. Graduation Requirements | Academics | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=206888&type=d&pREC_ID=1968549 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Have completed a minimum of 80 Christian Service hours.”
  Graduation requires a minimum of 80 Christian Service hours.

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Inicio de la pastoral universitaria

St. Francis Campus Ministry Program

Dirección: 2400 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
Ubicación: En el campus

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Fuente: stfrancishigh.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stfrancishigh.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

10 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 1 fuera del campus, 9 sin ubicación publicada

Servicio 2

Service trips (Idaho, Mexico, Costa Rica)Fuera del campus
Optional service trips beyond the local community.
stfrancishigh.net
Christian Service Project
20 hours each year, 80 hours by graduation
A required service program with reflection journals and projects each year.
stfrancishigh.net, stfrancishigh.net

Formación en la fe 1

Faith Families assemblies
Mensual
Monthly assemblies planned by the campus ministry team to promote reflection and growth.
stfrancishigh.net

Clubes y grupos 2

Campus Ministry Student Team
Students chosen by application and interview who plan retreats, liturgies and events with the adult team.
stfrancishigh.net, stfrancishigh.net
Club provida
A student club listed among the school's established clubs.
stfrancishigh.net

Liturgia y oración 1

Triduum (September)
Start of the school year
Three days of spiritual preparation with liturgies, reconciliation and a community Fun Day.
stfrancishigh.net

Retiros 4

Animas retreat (freshmen)
Freshman year; a daylong retreat within a regular school day
A daylong retreat for freshmen on their place in the St. Francis community.
stfrancishigh.net
Koinonia retreat (sophomores)
Sophomore year; a day of community service within a regular school day
A retreat for sophomores built around community service.
stfrancishigh.net
Ekklesia retreat (juniors)
Spring of junior year; within a regular school day
A spring retreat for juniors on their calling and gifts.
stfrancishigh.net
Kairos retreat (seniors)
Senior year; four days and three nights
A four-day, three-night retreat for seniors.
stfrancishigh.net

Todo lo que aparece lo publica la escuela, su pastoral universitaria o la parroquia. Pregunte al ministro universitario qué se hace este semestre.

Pastoral universitaria

St. Francis Campus Ministry Program

Fuentes (3)

Campus Ministry Home | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=466841 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“St. Francis community gathers for reconciliation, monthly liturgies, and daily prayer, providing opportunities for Catholic students to receive sacraments regularly.”
The community gathers for reconciliation, monthly liturgies and daily prayer.
“St. Francis community gathers for reconciliation, monthly liturgies, and daily prayer, providing opportunities for Catholic students to receive sacraments regularly.”
The community gathers for reconciliation, monthly liturgies and daily prayer.
Team | Campus Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1118662&type=d&pREC_ID=1325461 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Implementing masses, Salesian Good Mornings, and special events aligned with the liturgical calendar (e.g., Lent, Stations of the Cross, Advent, Saint Feast Days)”
The student Campus Ministry Team plans and implements Masses and liturgical events.
Contact | St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.net/apps/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“2400 East Lake Avenue Watsonville, CA 95076”
The school's address is 2400 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076.

Comuníquese

Datos de contacto de St. Francis High School main office (Main school phone; ask for Campus Ministry (Fr. Marcos Castillo, SDB, is the campus chaplain)) and 2 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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Excelencia académica

39 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 puntuación74%
Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuación14.0 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 católica independiente
Diócesis	Diócesis de Monterey, CA
Grados	9–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)	212
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12	212
Mixta o de un solo sexo	Mixta
Proporción estudiantes-maestro	14.0 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años	74%
Entorno	Suburbio

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 Monterey

Mons. Ramon Bejarano, obispo de Monterey

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

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NCES school ID A0101292
2400 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-5933
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Is St. Francis High School Salesian College Prep a Catholic high school?: Yes. St. Francis High School Salesian College Prep is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Monterey. Its sponsor is Salesians of St. John Bosco (Salesian Sisters' charism; Salesian school).
What is St. Francis High School Salesian College Prep’s Compass Score?: 76 de 100 (calificación A). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.

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