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Saint Francis High School (La Cañada Flintridge, California)
Private school in La Cañada Flintridge, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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.[3]
Demographics
The demographic breakdown for the 675 boys enrolled in 2013-2014 was:[1]
- Native American/Alaskan - 0.4%
- Asian/Pacific islander - 9.2%
- Black - 9%
- Hispanic - 23.3%
- White - 50.8%
- Multiracial - 14.2%
Athletics
The St. Francis Golden Knights compete in the Mission League, part of the CIF Southern Section. The school colors are brown and gold. The following varsity sports are offered:[4]
- 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[5]
- Greg Dulcich, NFL football player[6]
- Matthew Elshoff, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles[7]
- Jason Hirsh, MLB pitcher[8]
- Mark Loretta, MLB second baseman[9]
- Lloyd Monserratt, California political & community leader[10]
- Mike Newlin, NBA player
- Tony O'Dell, actor
- Daniel Paladini (2003), Major League Soccer midfielder[11][12][13]
- Daniel Scott, NFL safety for the Indianapolis Colts[14]
- Peter Vagenas, soccer player
- Carl Verheyen, musician
- Mike Vitar, actor
- Matt Young, baseball player[15]
- Gregg Zaun, MLB catcher[16]
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Notable faculty
- Michael Tucci, actor-turned-theatre coach[17]
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