Admissions

We invite you to experience St. Francis firsthand. Our Parent Shadow Days give 8th grade families the opportunity to visit campus, meet our school leaders and students, and 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.

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.

With a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, a dedicated Counseling and College Center, and an average class size that allows for personal attention, St. Francis equips every student for success in higher education and beyond. Our students go on to attend top universities across the country, supported by four years of college counseling, AP and honors coursework, and strong relationships with teachers who know them by name.

While we do not offer scholarships, financial aid is available. Learn more about Tuition & Affordability here.

We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis through July 1, 2026 — our extended deadline for the Class of 2030! Submit your application for admission along with a $50 application fee. A completed application includes transcripts, recommendation forms, and an applicant video. Applications are reviewed and admission decisions are communicated within 21 days of a completed application. Don't wait — spaces are limited. Apply today!

St. Francis welcomes students of all faiths. While we are a Catholic school rooted in the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, we believe our mission — to develop young women of faith, service, and scholarship — speaks to families across faith traditions. Non-Catholic students participate in our theology courses and service programs, and many find the school's values deeply aligned with their own. Our community is enriched by students from diverse backgrounds who contribute to a culture of compassion and respect.

St. Francis maintains small class sizes designed to ensure every student receives personal attention and achieves her full potential. With an average class size that allows teachers to know each student by name, our graduates consistently earn admission to competitive universities. Families can expect high academic achievement, strong college placement results, and a student who leaves prepared not just for college, but for life.

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.