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St. Francis Catholic High School

  • LocationSacramento, CA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 764 students

All-female

Official website

St. Francis Catholic High School is a diocesan college preparatory school for young women in Sacramento, grounded in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. School-wide Eucharistic liturgies are held at key moments of the school year, and the sacrament of reconciliation is available weekly with the school chaplain. Each class has a retreat every school year, all four years of theology are required, and students complete a published Christian service requirement.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Francis Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Mary Catholic Church: 0.2 mi1Newman Catholic Community: 0.5 mi2Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 1.5 mi3Saint Peter and All Hallows Catholic Church: 1.5 mi4Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 2.2 mi5Saint Francis of Assisi Friary: 2.4 mi6Campus Ministry (Campus-Life Center): 0.1 miSt. Francis Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 1333 58th Street, Sacramento
  2. Newman Catholic Community — 0.5 mi
  3. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 1040 39th Street, Sacramento
  4. Saint Peter and All Hallows Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 5501 14th Avenue, Sacramento
  5. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 3263 1st Avenue, Sacramento
  6. Saint Francis of Assisi Friary — 2.4 mi · 1112 26th Street, Sacramento

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

57 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (School-wide Eucharistic liturgies are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/faith-service/worship-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School-wide Eucharistic liturgies and prayer services mark key moments in the liturgical and school year.”
      The school holds school-wide Eucharistic liturgies at key moments; no frequency is stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Reconciliation is described as available weekly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/faith-service/worship-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available weekly with our Chaplain.”
      Reconciliation is available weekly with the school chaplain.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are celebrated; recorded as a visiting or shared priest.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/faith-service/worship-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School-wide Eucharistic liturgies and prayer services mark key moments in the liturgical and school year.”
      The school holds school-wide Eucharistic liturgies at key moments; no frequency is stated.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The catalog lists theology in each of grades 9 through 12 (eight semesters); four full years are required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The eight semesters of theology:”
      Theology is taught in eight semesters, one course in each of grades 9 through 12.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The 11th-grade theology course The Moral Life in Christ is a moral course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “11th Grade The Moral Life in Christ Catholic Social Teaching”
      The 11th-grade theology courses include The Moral Life in Christ and Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our comprehensive course offerings, grounded in Catholic values and aligned with college preparatory standards”
      The course offerings in the program of studies are described as grounded in Catholic values.
BCampus culture: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

70 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The retreat program lists a retreat for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/faith-service/faith-events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every school year, each class is offered a retreat experience.”
      Each class has a retreat every school year.
      “Located in the Armory on Campus. This is a day retreat that students attend with their theology class.”
      Freshmen attend a mandatory one-day retreat held on campus in the Armory.
      “Students are taken off campus to participate in these retreat experiences in their sophomore, junior, and senior years.”
      Sophomore, junior and senior retreats are held off campus.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus ministry staff member is listed in the staff directory.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Staff Directory | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/about/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Andrea Florez Campus Minister for Retreats Campus Ministry”
      Andrea Florez is listed as Campus Minister for Retreats in Campus Ministry.
    2. Campus Ministry | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Campus Ministry Department plays a central role in helping students and faculty engage with their faith”
      The school has a Campus Ministry Department.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNone (The approved club list for 2025-26 does not include a faith-based club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St Francis Student Clubs | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/cocurriculars-activities/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “2025-26 Approved Clubs:”
      The approved student club list for 2025-26 does not include a faith-based club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily prayer and reflection rooted in Catholic values create space for gratitude, intention, and spiritual connection.”
      Daily school-wide and classroom prayer is part of the school day.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The per-year minimums are 10 (freshman), 15 (sophomore), 20 (junior) and 30 (senior) hours, a total of 75 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Hours | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/students/christian-service-hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman: 10 or more total hours at two or more non-profit organizations”
      Freshmen must complete 10 or more Christian service hours.
      “Senior: 30 or more total hours at no more than two non-profit organizations”
      Seniors must complete 30 or more Christian service hours; the requirements for sophomores (15) and juniors (20) are also published.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “11th Grade The Moral Life in Christ Catholic Social Teaching”
      The 11th-grade theology courses include The Moral Life in Christ and Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Educational campaigns and local service projects promote awareness and action for social justice in our community.”
      Campus ministry runs service and justice initiatives.
    2. St Francis Student Clubs | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/cocurriculars-activities/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “International Bridges to Justice will be a club tied to the student youth program of the IBJ organization”
      A club is tied to a justice organization's youth program.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Each class has a retreat every school year, and the program is listed for all four grades.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/faith-service/faith-events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every school year, each class is offered a retreat experience.”
      Each class has a retreat every school year.
      “Located in the Armory on Campus. This is a day retreat that students attend with their theology class.”
      Freshmen attend a mandatory one-day retreat held on campus in the Armory.
  • Theology is required in each of the four years of high school.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The eight semesters of theology:”
      Theology is taught in eight semesters, one course in each of grades 9 through 12.
  • A published Christian service requirement totals 75 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Hours | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/students/christian-service-hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman: 10 or more total hours at two or more non-profit organizations”
      Freshmen must complete 10 or more Christian service hours.
      “Senior: 30 or more total hours at no more than two non-profit organizations”
      Seniors must complete 30 or more Christian service hours; the requirements for sophomores (15) and juniors (20) are also published.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry (Campus-Life Center)

  • Address: 5900 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Campus-Life Center

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Source: stfrancishs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stfrancishs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Sophomore, junior and senior retreatsOff campus
    Off-campus retreats, including Kairos for seniors, based on Ignatian spirituality.
    stfrancishs.org, stfrancishs.org
  • Freshman class day retreatOn campus
    Second semester, mandatory
    One-day retreat held in the Armory with the theology class.
    stfrancishs.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • School-wide Eucharistic liturgiesOn campus
    School-wide Masses and prayer services mark key moments in the school year; the gymnasium is used for liturgies.
    stfrancishs.org, stfrancishs.org

Service 2

  • Christian Service Leadership course
    A year-long course for Christian Service Leaders that leads service initiatives and retreats.
    stfrancishs.org
  • International Bridges to Justice club
    Club tied to the youth program of the International Bridges to Justice organization.
    stfrancishs.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our Campus Ministry Department plays a central role in helping students and faculty engage with their faith”
    The school has a Campus Ministry Department.
  2. Our Campus | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/about/our-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The former library, converted into a Campus-Life Center, was renovated in 2008 and houses the Campus Ministry, Christian Service and Student Activities offices.”
    Campus Ministry offices are in the Campus-Life Center on campus.
    “The former library, converted into a Campus-Life Center, was renovated in 2008 and houses the Campus Ministry, Christian Service and Student Activities offices.”
    Campus Ministry offices are in the Campus-Life Center on campus.
  3. Contact Us | St. Francis Catholic High Schoolstfrancishs.org/about/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5900 Elvas Avenue Sacramento, CA 95819 Phone: (916) 452-3461”
    The school's address and main phone number.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
84 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.7 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Sacramento, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)764
Students in grades 9–12764
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio13.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Sacramento

The Most Reverend Jaime Soto, Bishop of Sacramento

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: scd.org, scd.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is St. Francis Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Francis Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Sacramento.
What is St. Francis Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
83 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is St. Francis Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Francis Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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