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St. Francis High School

  • LocationHamburg, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 416 students

All-male

Official website

St. Francis High School is a Roman Catholic, Franciscan, college-preparatory school for young men in Hamburg, New York, conducted by the Conventual Franciscan Friars. Mass is announced daily in the school chapel, and all are welcome. Theology is required in each of the four high school years, and every student takes part in a required Franciscan service-learning program.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:20 AMChapel · As posted in the Daily Announcements (October 2026). All are welcome.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Current Parent Hub - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/current-parent-hub · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass will be held at 7:20 am daily in the Chapel. All are welcome.”
    The school announces Mass at 7:20 a.m. daily in the chapel, open to all.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Francis High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church: 1.7 mi1Our Mother of Good Counsel: 2.8 mi2St. Francis High School Campus Ministry: 0.1 miSt. Francis High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 4737 Lake Shore Road, Hamburg
  2. Our Mother of Good Counsel — 2.8 mi · 3688 South Park Avenue, Blasdell

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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The school's Daily Announcements say Mass is held at 7:20 am daily in the Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Current Parent Hub - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/current-parent-hub · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass will be held at 7:20 am daily in the Chapel. All are welcome.”
      The school announces Mass at 7:20 a.m. daily in the chapel, open to all.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 (A daily Mass is published. Fr. Matthew Foley, OFM Conv., is listed as the school's President.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Current Parent Hub - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/current-parent-hub · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass will be held at 7:20 am daily in the Chapel. All are welcome.”
      The school announces Mass at 7:20 a.m. daily in the chapel, open to all.
    2. About Us - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Matthew Foley, OFM Conv.”
      Fr. Matthew Foley, OFM Conv., is listed as the school's President.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is 4 credits in the 2026-27 course catalog, with one theology course listed for each of the four years (freshman through senior). Theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/2a449d46-bfbf-4344-91cb-91b0971a1153 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: 4 credits”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of theology.
      “Theology: Old Testament and Franciscan Studies”
      The freshman year includes a theology course; the sophomore, junior and senior years each have one as well.
  • 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 required senior theology course includes Christian apologetics, and the required junior theology course is Morality and Ethics.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/2a449d46-bfbf-4344-91cb-91b0971a1153 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “of the course will focus on Christian Apologetics (a reasoned defense of the faith)”
      The required senior theology course includes Christian apologetics.
      “analysis of specific moral and ethical issues. Catholic Social teaching,”
      The required junior theology course (Morality and Ethics) covers 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.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

86 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus ministry contact is named (Friar Bryan).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Anyone who has questions about community service requirements, contact Friar Bryan via email at hajovskyb@stfrancishigh.org”
      Friar Bryan is the campus ministry contact for community service requirements.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-based student groups are listed: Brothers in Christ and Franciscan Youth Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Brothers in Christ: A student-led faith group focused on fellowship, scripture, and supporting one another in living out the Gospel in everyday life.”
      Brothers in Christ is a student-led faith group.
      “Franciscan Youth Ministry: Students engage in service projects, retreats, and faith-centered activities”
      Franciscan Youth Ministry offers service projects, retreats and faith-centered activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily Mass in the chapel is announced at 7:20 am, with all welcome.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Current Parent Hub - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/current-parent-hub · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass will be held at 7:20 am daily in the Chapel. All are welcome.”
      The school announces Mass at 7:20 a.m. daily in the chapel, open to all.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Every student must complete a required minimum number of service experiences by class year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/2a449d46-bfbf-4344-91cb-91b0971a1153 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “required minimum number of service experiences based on”
      The Franciscan Service Learning Program requires a minimum number of service experiences set by class year.
      “Through this program, every member of the student body”
      Every member of the student body takes part in the Franciscan Service Learning Program.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required junior theology course explores Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/2a449d46-bfbf-4344-91cb-91b0971a1153 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “analysis of specific moral and ethical issues. Catholic Social teaching,”
      The required junior theology course (Morality and Ethics) covers 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 (A Social Justice Outreach Program is required for graduation. Students also served at community organizations on a Franciscan Day of Service in October 2026.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Requirements - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/academics/academic-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “participation in the Social Justice Outreach Program, St. Francis High School requires the following academic accomplishments for graduation”
      Participation in the Social Justice Outreach Program is required for graduation.
    2. Franciscan Day of Service - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/about-us/news/news-details/~board/news/post/franciscan-day-of-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On Monday, October 5, 2026, St. Francis Spirit Week kicked off with a Franciscan Day of Service”
      A Franciscan Day of Service was held on October 5, 2026, with students serving organizations across Western New York.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is announced daily in the school chapel, and all are welcome.
    Sources (1)
    1. Current Parent Hub - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/current-parent-hub · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass will be held at 7:20 am daily in the Chapel. All are welcome.”
      The school announces Mass at 7:20 a.m. daily in the chapel, open to all.
  • Four years of theology are required, with a theology course in each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/2a449d46-bfbf-4344-91cb-91b0971a1153 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: 4 credits”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of theology.
      “Theology: Old Testament and Franciscan Studies”
      The freshman year includes a theology course; the sophomore, junior and senior years each have one as well.
  • The required senior theology course includes Christian apologetics, and the required junior course covers Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/2a449d46-bfbf-4344-91cb-91b0971a1153 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “of the course will focus on Christian Apologetics (a reasoned defense of the faith)”
      The required senior theology course includes Christian apologetics.
      “analysis of specific moral and ethical issues. Catholic Social teaching,”
      The required junior theology course (Morality and Ethics) covers Catholic social teaching.
  • Every student takes part in a required service-learning program, and a Social Justice Outreach Program is required for graduation.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/2a449d46-bfbf-4344-91cb-91b0971a1153 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through this program, every member of the student body”
      Every member of the student body takes part in the Franciscan Service Learning Program.
    2. Academic Requirements - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/academics/academic-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “participation in the Social Justice Outreach Program, St. Francis High School requires the following academic accomplishments for graduation”
      Participation in the Social Justice Outreach Program is required for graduation.

Concerns

  • The required service is set by class year.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/2a449d46-bfbf-4344-91cb-91b0971a1153 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “required minimum number of service experiences based on”
      The Franciscan Service Learning Program requires a minimum number of service experiences set by class year.

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Campus ministry home

St. Francis High School Campus Ministry

  • Address: 4129 Lake Shore Road, Hamburg, NY 14075
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 3

  • Franciscan Day of ServiceOff campus
    October 5, 2026
    Students served at organizations across Western New York, including a senior class service day at Camp Cradle Beach.
    stfrancishigh.org
  • Franciscan Service Learning Program
    A program in which every student takes part in service experiences set by class year, with a Franciscan theological reflection on the service.
    stfrancishigh.org, stfrancishigh.org
  • Social Justice Outreach Program
    A program that students must participate in to graduate.
    stfrancishigh.org

Faith formation 1

  • Franciscan Youth Ministry
    Service projects, retreats, and faith-centered activities.
    stfrancishigh.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Brothers in Christ
    A student-led faith group focused on fellowship, scripture, and living out the Gospel in everyday life.
    stfrancishigh.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 High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Striving to animate the spiritual life of the St. Francis High School community, the Office of Campus Ministry develops and maintains a ministerial program that focuses on four major areas; namely, liturgical and sacramental life, retreats, service-learning, and student groups.”
    Campus Ministry runs a program in four areas: liturgical and sacramental life, retreats, service-learning and student groups.
    “Anyone who has questions about community service requirements, contact Friar Bryan via email at hajovskyb@stfrancishigh.org”
    Friar Bryan is the campus ministry contact for community service requirements.
    “Striving to animate the spiritual life of the St. Francis High School community, the Office of Campus Ministry develops and maintains a ministerial program that focuses on four major areas; namely, liturgical and sacramental life, retreats, service-learning, and student groups.”
    Campus Ministry runs a program in four areas: liturgical and sacramental life, retreats, service-learning and student groups.
  2. Current Parent Hub - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/current-parent-hub · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass will be held at 7:20 am daily in the Chapel. All are welcome.”
    The school announces Mass at 7:20 a.m. daily in the chapel, open to all.
  3. About Us - St. Francis High Schoolstfrancishigh.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “4129 Lake Shore Road”
    The school is at 4129 Lake Shore Road, Hamburg, NY 14075.

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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.
79 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.96%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.6 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Buffalo, NY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)416
Students in grades 9–12416
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio14.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges96%
SettingSuburb

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 Buffalo

The Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher, Bishop of Buffalo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. St. Francis High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Buffalo.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Francis High School?
Mass is listed at Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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