Welcome to St. Francis High School, the School of Thought!
People often say that we're Louisville's best-kept educational secret. Not sure about who we are, or what we do? Read on!
St. Francis High School is…
coeducational - boys and girls
non-denominational - students practice many faiths. Our name comes from the school's original roots in the Episcopal community in Louisville.
deliberately small - average class size of 11; student:teacher ratio of 7:1
an accredited Independent school (accredited by ISACS)
college preparatory - rigorous academics; extensive course offerings, including 13 AP classes; College Advisor with 30+ years experience; impressive college acceptance list; virtually all graduates go to college
life preparatory - graduates are prepared for the world, not just prepared to take a test
amazingly diverse - religious, racial/ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic; 34% of our students are minority or foreign born; more than 40% of our students receive financial aid
centrallylocated - in the vibrant community of downtown Louisville on major TARC routes
student-centric - students are a guiding force in school policy and extracurricular development
“The School of Thought” - the school of intellectually challenging academics where critical, independent thinking is prized
founded in the progressive educational tradition - addressing the unique needs of each individual; no tracking; founded by John Dewey and Francis Parker; progressive schools are student-centered, community service-minded, diverse, experiential, participatory, tolerant, and are focused on the process and the journey of learning as opposed to the product of an education, or traditional definitions of success, such as standardized test scores and other metrics
St. Francis High School is unlike any school you have ever experienced. You’ve got to see it to believe it! Contact us to plan a visit today.
Mission Statement
The mission of St. Francis High School is to prepare students academically and personally for college and life in a rigorous educational environment that challenges them to think independently, respect individuality, and act with integrity.
Vision Statement
St. Francis High School is the regional center of progressive learning where students grow into mindful, informed young adults.
Core Values
You can see our Core Values in action every day at St. Francis. An education here is:
PARTICIPATORY
sense of ownership
interactive
expressive
ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING
engaged, active learning
college expectations
experiential city campus
DIVERSE
race, ethnicity
talent, socio-economic level
values, religion
