St. Francis High School is a public high school in St. Francis, Wisconsin serving grades 9 through 12. It is located along Lake Michigan. SFHS is the only high school in the Saint Francis School District.
Serving 554 students in grades 9-12, Saint Francis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saint Francis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Saint Francis High School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Saint Francis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saint Francis High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1786 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
36%
14%
Black
9%
9%
White
44%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Manny Mariner
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saint Francis High School's ranking?
Saint Francis High School is ranked #1786 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Saint Francis High School often compared to?
Saint Francis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cudahy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saint Francis High School?
The graduation rate of Saint Francis High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Saint Francis High School?
554 students attend Saint Francis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Saint Francis High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saint Francis High School?
Saint Francis High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Saint Francis High School offer ?
Saint Francis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Saint Francis High School part of?
Saint Francis High School is part of Saint Francis School District.
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