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:

  • 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
  • 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

  • School homepage