Saint Francis High School (La Cañada Flintridge, California)

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 Franciscan Friars, St. Francis High School is a Catholic, college preparatory school for young men in grades 9-12 and is fully accredited by WASC and WCEA. St. Francis High School of La Canada-Flintridge, a non-profit religious corporation, is operated by the Board of Directors under the sponsorship of the Capuchin Franciscan Order of the Western America Province.

Academics
In 2012, St. Francis placed first in California and second nationally in the Academic Decathlon.

Demographics
The demographic breakdown for the 675 boys enrolled in 2013-2014 was:


 * 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:


 * 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
 * Greg Dulcich, NFL football player
 * Matthew Elshoff, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
 * Jason Hirsh, MLB pitcher
 * Mark Loretta, MLB second baseman
 * Lloyd Monserratt, California political & community leader
 * Mike Newlin, NBA player
 * Tony O'Dell, actor
 * Daniel Paladini (2003), Major League Soccer midfielder
 * Daniel Scott, NFL safety for the Indianapolis Colts
 * Peter Vagenas, soccer player
 * Carl Verheyen, musician
 * Mike Vitar, actor
 * Matt Young, baseball player
 * Gregg Zaun, MLB catcher

Notable faculty

 * Michael Tucci, actor-turned-theatre coach