St. Francis High School (Wheaton, Illinois)

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St. Francis High School
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St. Francis High School
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St. Francis High School (Wheaton, Illinois)
2130 West Roosevelt Road

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60187

United States
Coordinates 41°51′24″N88°8′26″W / 41.85667°N 88.14056°W / 41.85667; -88.14056
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Type Private college-preparatory, coeducational
MottoA Community in which Minds and Spirits Thrive
Religious affiliation(s) Catholic
Established1957 (1957)
Oversight Diocese of Joliet
CEEB code 144-383
NCES School ID 00346785 [1]
PrincipalRaeann Huhn
Staff47.4 (on an FTE basis)
Grades 912
Enrollment731 (2018)
Student to teacher ratio15.4
Campus type suburban
Color(s) Royal Blue and White   
Athletics conference Metro Suburban Conference
Team nameSpartans
Accreditation AdvancED
PublicationFocus
NewspaperSpartan Weekly
Tuition$20,000 (2023)
Website www.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. St. Francis strives to prepare its students for college, and thus sets high academic standards. The school has an enrollment of 731 students, as of 2018.

Contents

Curriculum highlights

Pastoral ministry

Pastoral Ministry at St. Francis High School is inspired by the ideals and words of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, “for it is in giving that we receive” and seeks to foster the personal and spiritual growth of each person in the school community. It is a ministry to, for, by, and with young people, as well as the entire community —faculty, staff, parents, families and alumni. St. Francis High School shares the vision to live every day in the presence of Jesus Christ. Being a Catholic school it is very keen in the school's attempt to provide understanding for their religious community.

Pastoral Ministry provides opportunities for prayer and worship, retreats, justice and service, ministry leadership formation, pastoral care, and community building.

Co-curricular highlights

More than 30 special interest clubs and activities

Notable alumni

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