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St. Francis High School (Wheaton, Illinois)

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Coordinates: 41°51′24″N 88°8′26″W / 41.85667°N 88.14056°W / 41.85667; -88.14056
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St. Francis High School
St. Francis High School
St. Francis High School
Address
Map
2130 West Roosevelt Road

Wheaton
,
Illinois
60187

United States
Coordinates41°51′24″N 88°8′26″W / 41.85667°N 88.14056°W / 41.85667; -88.14056
Information
TypePrivate college-preparatory, coeducational
MottoA Community in which Minds and Spirits Thrive
Religious affiliation(s)Catholic
Established1956 (1956)
FoundersWheaton Franciscan Sisters
Sisters from the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Institute of the De La Salle Christian Brothers
OversightDiocese of Joliet
CEEB code144-383
NCES School ID00346785[1]
PresidentPhil Kerr
PrincipalRaeann Huhn
Teaching staff48.9[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment697[1] (2021–22)
Average class size23
Student to teacher ratio14.3[1]
Campus typesuburban
Color(s)Royal Blue and White   
Athletics conferenceChicago Catholic League
Team nameSpartans
AccreditationAdvancED
PublicationFocus
NewspaperSpartan Weekly
Tuition$20,000 (2023) [1]
Websitewww.sfhscollegeprep.org
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St. Francis High School, also known as St. Francis or SFHS among its students and faculty, is a co-educational, Catholic college-preparatory school, located in Wheaton, Illinois and was founded in 1957, by the Christian Brothers, Franciscan Sisters, and Ladies of Loretto (Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary). It is currently operated by an independent Board of Directors.

Curriculum highlights

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  • Full year and semester course offerings: 124
  • Honors courses: 20
  • Advanced Placement courses: 17
  • Mobile Learning Initiative: All students use the Microsoft Surface Pro
  • Trips to France and Spain
  • Chinese Language Courses

Co-curricular highlights

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More than 30 special interest clubs and activities

  • 12 female and 12 male multi-level sports programs.
  • Full schedule of performing and visual arts including theatre, art, instrumental and vocal music
  • Sixth Place Division 2A State Math Team
  • First Place DuPage County and Third Place Overall for the Evergreen Club in the Northeastern Illinois Envirothon
  • IHSA State Series Achievements 2014-2015: First Place Girls’ Volleyball, Football Semi-Finals, Third Place Baseball, Girls’ Soccer Regional Championship
  • 12 State Championships in Girls’ Volleyball
  • 2008 State 5A Championship in Football
  • 2012 and 2018 State Championships in Girls’ Soccer
  • Past regional and sectional IHSA championships in Boys' Cross Country, Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Boys’ Basketball, Boys’ Soccer, Football, Track, Dance, Cheer, Math Team, Boys’ and Girls’ Volleyball, and Boys' and Girls' Golf
  • 63% of students participate in the performing arts
  • 65% of students participate in the athletic programs
  • 98% of students participate in co-curricular activities
  • Member of the Metro Suburban Conference (MSC) and the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC)

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Aug 7, 2020.
  2. ^ Sheridan, Danny (19 January 2010), "St. Francis", Chicago Sun-Times, archived from the original on January 23, 2010, retrieved 20 January 2010
  3. ^ Schwab, Jay (June 1, 2012). "Spartans march on minus model teammate". Kane County Chronicle. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
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