St. Francis High School is a Catholic college preparatory high school for boys, located in La Cañada Flintridge, California, USA. Founded in 1946 by the Capuchin Franciscans, St. Francis High School serves grades 9-12.

Academics St. Francis is fully accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Educational Association. It is operated by a board of directors under the sponsorship of the Capuchin Franciscans' Western America Province. In 2012, St. Francis placed first in California and second nationally in the Academic Decathlon.

Demographics The demographic breakdown for the 675 boys enrolled in 2013-2014 was:

Native American/Alaskan - 0.4% Asian/Pacific islander - 9.2% Black - 9% Hispanic - 23.3% White - 50.8% Multiracial - 14.2%

Athletics The St. Francis Golden Knights compete in the Mission League, part of the CIF Southern Section. The school colors are brown and gold. The following varsity sports are offered:

Basketball Baseball Cross country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball Water polo

1982- CIF Champions CFU 2020 - Basketball Southern California State Champions (Coach: Todd Wolfson) 2021 - CIF Champions Lacrosse (Coach: Don Bowers)

Notable alumni Christian Bergman, MLB pitcher Greg Dulcich, NFL football player Matthew Elshoff, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Jason Hirsh, MLB pitcher Mark Loretta, MLB second baseman Lloyd Monserratt, California political & community leader Mike Newlin, NBA player Tony O'Dell, actor Daniel Paladini (2003), Major League Soccer midfielder"Notable St. Francis Soccer Alumni" , St. Francis High School (accessed 2014-02-21)."Los Angeles Galaxy add midfielder Daniel Paladini to developmental roster", Major League Soccer, January 22, 2010. (Paladini "was twice named an all-state selection as a high schooler at St. Francis (2000-01).") Daniel Scott, NFL safety for the Indianapolis Colts Peter Vagenas, soccer player Carl Verheyen, musician Mike Vitar, actor Matt Young, baseball player Gregg Zaun, MLB catcher

Notable faculty Michael Tucci, actor-turned-theatre coach

References

External links School homepage