St. Francis High School Salesian College Prep
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Watsonville, CA
2400 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+College-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Watsonville since at least 2011
St. Francis High School Salesian College Prep is an independent Catholic school in Watsonville, California, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 212 students and around 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Monterey. The school reports that about 74% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 188 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 212
- Teachers
- 15.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 108 girls, 104 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Monterey
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 188 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 74% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 50% of Catholic high schools in California (14 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 87% of Catholic high schools in California.
- Compared with 86 Catholic high schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Francis High School Salesian College Prep
What grades does St. Francis High School Salesian College Prep serve?
St. Francis High School Salesian College Prep serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend St. Francis High School Salesian College Prep?
About 212 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis High School Salesian College Prep?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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