Admissions
Admissions to St. Francis High School: Apply Today
We are delighted that you have chosen to explore the possibility of a St. Francis education.
St. Francis is much more than just a school–it’s a community of young women who are creative thinkers and engaged learners. Our Troubies hail from133 different feeder schools and 68 zip codes, coming together to build deep connections and lifelong friendships.
What is the Admissions Process at St. Francis High School?
The best way to learn more about St. Francis is to come and experience it for yourself. We invite you to join us for arts performances, athletic contests, and the many events we host for prospective families. From campus tours to student and parent shadow days to Open House, the moment you walk through our doors you’ll know what sets St. Francis apart. We can’t wait to meet you and to introduce you to our dedicated faculty and amazing students. Come visit!
Where to start? Complete our online inquiry form and we’ll keep you posted via email about all our events, deadlines, and opportunities.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Submit Your Application”
Ready to Apply? Submit your application today! A complete application for admission consists of the following:
- Online application for admission and $50 application fee
- Academic Record Report (transcripts and standardized test scores)
- Principal, English and Math Recommendation Forms
- Pastor Recommendation Form (optional)
- High School Placement Test
- applicant video
- application for financial aid (optional)
Step 2: Take the High School Placement Test
The HSPT will be administered on January 10, 2026 from 7:45 am to 11:45 am. There will be a makeup HSPT (with limited seating) on January 17, 2026. You can sign up for the HSPT via the online parent portal, with the default test administration being January 10th. Click here for more information about the HSPT.
Step 3: Receive Your Admissions Decision
Admission decisions are shared February 18, 2026.
Important Dates and Deadlines for Admissions
- September 15, 2025: Class of 2029 applications for admission and shadow day signups open
- October 12, 2025: Open House
- October 14, 2025: Application for Financial Aid opens
- January 8, 2026: Class of 2030 Applications for Admission Due
- January 8, 2026: Class of 2030 Applications for Financial Aid Due
- January 10, 2026: High School Placement Test
- January 17, 2026: Deadline to receive student video and completed principal and teacher recommendation forms, transcripts, and standardized testing scores.
- January 17, 2026: Make-up High School Placement Test
- February 18, 2026: Admission decisions shared
- Click here for the full Admissions Timeline and Events
Why Choose St. Francis High School?
We are passionate about being an all-girls’ school because we know that spaces like ours are rare–where girls occupy every role, where everything is thoughtfully designed around girls and how they learn best.
Benefits of Attending an All-Girls Catholic High School
Quite simply, we believe that a school for girls is better than a school with girls. Curious about why that is so impactful? Check out the Top 10 Reasons to Join a Girls’ School.
Tuition, Financial Aid, and Scholarships at St. Francis
A transformational St. Francis education can be within reach. Through a generous tuition assistance program, we have long demonstrated our commitment to admitting and enrolling the most qualified and capable students regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. St. Francis is enriched by socioeconomic, religious, geographic, and cultural diversity.
Learn About Tuition and Financial Aid Options
St. Francis High School uses the FACTS service to evaluate financial aid applications and provide guidance to St. Francis in determining tuition assistance. An application fee of $37 is charged and paid to FACTS for this service. If you have additional students at other schools that use FACTS you will only need to complete one application to FACTS and pay one fee. We also partner with FACTS to assist us with the management of our financial enrollment and student billing.
Contact us today to start the conversation: Sarah Otto, Student Billing & Financial Aid.
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FAQs
How do I know if St. Francis is the right fit for my child?”
We offer Parent Shadow Days to parents of 8th grade girls and prospective high school transfer students on November 19 & 20, 2025. As you make the important decision of choosing the high school that will be the best fit for your daughter, we would like to invite you to campus to meet with our school leaders and students to learn more about the St. Francis advantage and the return on investment of a St. Francis education.
The Parent Shadow Day program will give you the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of our students as well as our Leadership team, including the Principal, Assistant Principals, Campus Ministry, and the Counseling and College Center. Parents who have completed an online inquiry will be invited via email.
Why an all-girls school?
Our students have distinct advantages that an all-girls education offers, and national studies support this. Backed by research and data from the International Coalition of Girls Schools, these advantages are felt by every St. Francis student and alumna.
Some of the hallmarks of an all-girls education are: Greater cultural competency, a deeper connection to their communities, increased civic & political engagement, a stronger sense of empowerment, highly developed leadership skills, dedicated to how girls learn, inspirational environment, academic achievement, greater interest and confidence in STEM, and higher aspirations. Read more here about why an all-girls education matters.
What is the deadline for applications?
One January 8, 2026, the Class of 2030 Applications for Admission is due along with a $50 application fee. A completed application serves as registration for the High School Placement Test. *After January 9th applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with admissions decisions following within 21 days.
Are scholarships available?
While we do not offer scholarships, financial aid is available. Learn more about Tuition & Affordability here.
What subjects are on the HSPT?
We begin the day with a thirty-minute writing prompt designed by the St. Francis English department. Students are then tested on verbal skills, quantitative skills, reading, math, and language skills. Learn more about the HSPT here.
When is the makeup HSPT?
The makeup test is on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Learn more about the makeup HSPT here.
What is your admissions policy?
St. Francis Catholic High School, in the Diocese of Sacramento, mindful of their primary mission to be witnesses to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school. St. Francis Catholic High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nation and/or ethnic origin, age, or disability in the administration of education, policies, scholarships and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
Exciting News: St. Francis Ranks #1
St. Francis is proud to announce it has been nationally recognized as one of the Best Schools in America by Niche, the country’s leading college and school search platform. Niche has ranked St. Francis as the #1 Catholic High School in the Sacramento Area for 2025!
This prestigious ranking reflects our exceptional performance across numerous factors analyzed by Niche including academic performance, extracurricular activity opportunities, data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education and user input from current parents, students, faculty & staff, and alumnae.
Thank you for making St. Francis High School worthy of this national recognition!