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 on the lands bought from the Flintridge Country Club, it is owned and directed by the Capuchin Friars of the Western American Province of Our Lady of Angels. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.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 - 2.1%
- 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
Notable alumni
- Christian Bergman, MLB pitcher
- 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, Major League Soccer midfielder
- Peter Vagenas, soccer player
- Carl Verheyen, musician
- Mike Vitar, actor
- Matt Young, baseball player
- Gregg Zaun, MLB catcher
