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St. Francis High School

  • LocationWheaton, IL
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 703 students
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St. Francis High School is a Catholic college-preparatory high school at 2130 W. Roosevelt Road in Wheaton, IL, rooted in the Franciscan Spiritual Tradition. The school holds all-school liturgies each month, a Tuesday morning Mass, and Thursday afternoon reconciliation. Retreats are offered at every grade level, and students are asked to perform 15 hours of Christian service each year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Francis High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady Of The Angels Church: 0.3 mi1Saint Michael Catholic Church: 1.6 mi2Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 2.3 mi3Saint Marks Catholic Church: 2.6 mi4Pastoral Ministry Department, St. Francis High School: 0.1 miSt. Francis High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady Of The Angels Church — 0.3 mi
  2. Saint Michael Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 310 South West Street, Wheaton
  3. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 2.3 mi
  4. Saint Marks Catholic Church — 2.6 mi

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

68 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 yearMonthly (The Faith & Service page says the school offers all-school liturgies every month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer celebratory all-school liturgies every month, as well as Tuesday morning Mass and Thursday afternoon reconciliation.”
      The school offers all-school liturgies monthly, a Tuesday morning Mass, and Thursday afternoon reconciliation.
  • 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 (The Faith & Service page lists Thursday afternoon reconciliation, which is a recurring weekly time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer celebratory all-school liturgies every month, as well as Tuesday morning Mass and Thursday afternoon reconciliation.”
      The school offers all-school liturgies monthly, a Tuesday morning Mass, and Thursday afternoon reconciliation.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “including adoration services inspired by the writings of Saint Francis and Saint Clare”
      The school offers adoration services, inspired by Saints Francis and Clare, with no frequency stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (The school holds a Tuesday morning Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer celebratory all-school liturgies every month, as well as Tuesday morning Mass and Thursday afternoon reconciliation.”
      The school offers all-school liturgies monthly, a Tuesday morning Mass, and Thursday afternoon reconciliation.
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 (Religion is a graduation requirement of 4.0 credits. Religion courses are one unit each for a full year; four full-year equivalents are required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics Overview | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/academics/overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion4.0 Mathematics***3.0”
      Religion is a graduation requirement of 4.0 credits.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot 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.
    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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Retreats or retreat days are listed for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman students will participate in a morning of activities to nurture relationships with their classmates”
      Freshmen take part in a Community Building Retreat, which is a morning of activities.
    2. Faith & Service | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior Retreat – Who is God and Who Am I? (two-day)”
      A junior retreat is offered.
      “Freshman Retreat – Peace and All Good (one day)”
      A freshman retreat day is offered.
      “Sophomore Retreat – The Body of Christ: Faithful, Strong, United (one day)”
      A sophomore retreat day is offered.
      “Kairos Retreat – In God’s Time (four-day)”
      A four-day Kairos retreat is offered for seniors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Four members are listed on the Pastoral Ministry Team, including the Director of Pastoral Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Michael Page Director of Pastoral Ministry x1204 Kristen Ras Religion Department Chair/Teacher x1206 Christine Paolella ’08 Dougherty Teacher x1164 Kathleen Michel '92 Kowalski Teacher/Community Building Coordinator x1162”
      Michael Page is the Director of Pastoral Ministry, and the Pastoral Ministry Team has four listed members.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-related student groups are listed: the Men's and Women's Spirituality Groups and the Mission & Ministry Team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Co-Curriculars | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/student-life/co-curriculars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Men’s and Women’s Spirituality Groups provide a supportive space for students to explore their faith”
      The Men's and Women's Spirituality Groups are student groups for exploring faith.
      “Mission & Ministry Team works to organize and lead retreats and other ministry activities.”
      The Mission & Ministry Team is a student group that organizes retreats and ministry activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The Pastoral Ministry page says students, faculty, and staff say the Prayer of Saint Francis each morning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each morning, students, faculty, and staff say “The Prayer of Saint Francis,””
      Students, faculty, and staff pray The Prayer of Saint Francis each morning.
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 graduation requirements list 15 service hours per year, or 60 hours total over four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics Overview | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/academics/overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service Hours: 15 per year (60 total)”
      Students must complete 15 service hours per year, or 60 total.
    2. Faith & Service | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SFHS students are asked to perform a minimum of 15 hours of Christian service each year as part of their academic requirements.”
      Students must perform a minimum of 15 hours of Christian service each year as an academic requirement.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The Peace & Justice course explores Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion Department | St. Francis High School Curriculumsfhscollegeprep.org/curriculum-detail?LevelNum=1353&DepartmentId=22486 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “While exploring Catholic Social Teaching, students will be asked to examine the Church’s perspective and response to justice issues that affect the modern world.”
      The Peace & Justice religion course explores 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 (Service days include a Freshman Day of Service at Feed My Starving Children, and the school describes partnerships with organizations that follow Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In partnership with local organizations dedicated to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, the Pastoral Ministry Department provides our students with dozens of service opportunities”
      The Pastoral Ministry Department partners with organizations that follow Catholic Social Teaching to offer service opportunities.
    2. Pastoral Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen will participate in a morning of service and reflection at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg.”
      Freshmen take part in a morning of service at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg.

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

Strengths

  • Religion is a 4.0-credit graduation requirement, and students must complete 60 service hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics Overview | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/academics/overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion4.0 Mathematics***3.0”
      Religion is a graduation requirement of 4.0 credits.
      “Service Hours: 15 per year (60 total)”
      Students must complete 15 service hours per year, or 60 total.
  • All-school liturgies are held monthly, with weekly reconciliation and a Tuesday Mass listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer celebratory all-school liturgies every month, as well as Tuesday morning Mass and Thursday afternoon reconciliation.”
      The school offers all-school liturgies monthly, a Tuesday morning Mass, and Thursday afternoon reconciliation.
  • Retreats or retreat days are offered for every grade from freshman through senior year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat – Peace and All Good (one day)”
      A freshman retreat day is offered.
      “Sophomore Retreat – The Body of Christ: Faithful, Strong, United (one day)”
      A sophomore retreat day is offered.
      “Junior Retreat – Who is God and Who Am I? (two-day)”
      A junior retreat is offered.
      “Kairos Retreat – In God’s Time (four-day)”
      A four-day Kairos retreat is offered for seniors.

Concerns

  • No daily Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer celebratory all-school liturgies every month, as well as Tuesday morning Mass and Thursday afternoon reconciliation.”
      The school offers all-school liturgies monthly, a Tuesday morning Mass, and Thursday afternoon reconciliation.

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Campus ministry home

Pastoral Ministry Department, St. Francis High School

  • Address: 2130 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 4 off campus, 9 location not published

Retreats 3

  • Junior RetreatOff campus
    Overnight, two days, four options in the 2026-27 year
    An overnight retreat for juniors led by LaSalle Manor staff and chaperoned by SFHS faculty and staff.
    sfhscollegeprep.org
  • Kairos RetreatOff campus
    Four days, senior year; 2026-27 sessions listed on the Pastoral Ministry page
    A four-day senior retreat with prayer, conversation, and storytelling, facilitated by senior students and SFHS faculty.
    sfhscollegeprep.org
  • Freshman Community Building Retreat
    Thursday, October 22, 2026, morning
    A morning retreat for freshmen that nurtures relationships with classmates and reflection on peace.
    sfhscollegeprep.org

Service 3

  • Freshman Day of ServiceOff campus
    Friday, October 9, 2026, morning
    A morning of service and reflection at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg, with transportation provided.
    sfhscollegeprep.org
  • Sophomore Day of ServiceOff campus
    Wednesday, February 3, 2027, during school hours
    A one-day service experience focused on spiritual growth, held at partner organizations with bus transportation.
    sfhscollegeprep.org
  • Christian service requirement
    15 hours each year
    Students are asked to perform 15 hours of Christian service each year as part of academic requirements.
    sfhscollegeprep.org

Faith formation 1

  • Morning Prayer of Saint Francis
    Each morning
    Students, faculty, and staff say The Prayer of Saint Francis each morning.
    sfhscollegeprep.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Men's and Women's Spirituality Groups
    Student groups that provide a space to explore faith through discussion and shared experiences.
    sfhscollegeprep.org
  • Mission & Ministry Team
    A student group that organizes retreats and other ministry activities. A new team begins every January.
    sfhscollegeprep.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • All-school liturgies
    Monthly
    Celebratory all-school liturgies held every month, with students leading liturgical ministries.
    sfhscollegeprep.org
  • Tuesday morning Mass
    Tuesday mornings
    A Mass offered on Tuesday mornings.
    sfhscollegeprep.org
  • Thursday afternoon reconciliation
    Thursday afternoons
    Reconciliation offered on Thursday afternoons.
    sfhscollegeprep.org
  • Adoration services
    Adoration services inspired by the writings of Saint Francis and Saint Clare.
    sfhscollegeprep.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 (2)
  1. Pastoral Ministry | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Michael Page Director of Pastoral Ministry x1204 Kristen Ras Religion Department Chair/Teacher x1206 Christine Paolella ’08 Dougherty Teacher x1164 Kathleen Michel '92 Kowalski Teacher/Community Building Coordinator x1162”
    Michael Page is the Director of Pastoral Ministry, and the Pastoral Ministry Team has four listed members.
  2. Faith & Service | St. Francis High Schoolsfhscollegeprep.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We offer celebratory all-school liturgies every month, as well as Tuesday morning Mass and Thursday afternoon reconciliation.”
    The school offers all-school liturgies monthly, a Tuesday Mass, and Thursday afternoon reconciliation.
    “2130 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187”
    St. Francis High School is located at 2130 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187.

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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.
80 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.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.3 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 Joliet, IL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)703
Students in grades 9–12703
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
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 Joliet

The see is currently vacant. The Most Reverend Dennis Edward Spies, Apostolic Administrator.

Source: diojoliet.org, usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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

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