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St. Francis High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Traverse City, MI

123 E Eleventh St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+College-going
  • BYears serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Traverse City

In Traverse City, Michigan, St. Francis High School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 337 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 12% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Gaylord. The school reports that about 76% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
337
Teachers
26 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13
Boys and girls
Coed · 165 girls, 172 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 76% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 54% of Catholic high schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 28 Catholic high schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    301’11–12355’17–18337’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    971
    1093
    11102
    1271

    Student body

    White87%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Francis High School

    What grades does St. Francis High School serve?

    St. Francis High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend St. Francis High School?

    About 337 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Francis High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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