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 543 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 19:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Saint Francis High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Saint Francis, WI, covering approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saint Francis High School's student population of 543 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
543 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1786 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Manny Mariner
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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 90.5%.
How many students attend Saint Francis High School?
543 students attend Saint Francis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Saint Francis High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% 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 19:1, 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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