Being downtown is an integral part of a St. Francis education. In 1976, locating St. Francis downtown was an important and purposeful decision. The location was chosen to more fully prepare students for college and life. St. Francis High students interact daily with their downtown neighbors, eating lunch at local restaurants, taking trips to offices, galleries, or the theater and performing community service work.
The school purchased the historic YMCA Building in 1999.

233 West Broadway
Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Drama group
one main play each year, Showcase of student-written, student-directed one-act plays.

Academic teams
Quick Recall
Science Olympiad
Math League,
Destination Imagination.

Others
School Committee (student council)
Chess team
Debate team
the Guideverns (group of 9th graders who act as hosts for visiting 8th grade students)
Yearbook
Literary magazine
Vocal Ensemble
Knitting Club
Hiphop dance team
Yoga

All potential students are required to spend one full day visiting the school and shadowing a current student.

Admission to St. Francis High School is based on:

an interview
academic records
test results
a writing sample (application supplement)
teacher recommendation

A student's desire to take advantage of the unique opportunities offered by St. Francis is important. The applicant's potential contribution to the diversity and balance of a class is also considered.

TUITION
2006-07 - $14,400

FINANCIAL AID

In 2006-07, 33% of students received need-based aid. Families wishing to apply for aid should complete the application process by January 15th and submit financial aid applications (available from the Admissions Office in December) by February 15th. Awards are made beginning in late March and no later than May 1st.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Each January there is a Scholarship Competition for 8th graders. On the basis of the competition test results and transcripts, teacher recommendations, and extracurricular record, one scholarship worth half tuition and one scholarship worth 25% of tuition, are awarded, both renewable for four years.

This year's competition will be on January 27, 2007.

St Francis follows a no-cut policy in all sports. Varsity teams practice or play every day during the season and play a full competitive schedule against other local or regional teams.

Varsity teams

Boys and Girls Teams:

Soccer
Lacrosse
Basketball
Tennis
(Cross country and track offered if sufficient interest)

Girls team:

Field hockey

St Francis High School, an independent school, provides a college preparatory education for students in grade 9-12. St Francis is committed to small class size with a maximum size of 18, average class size of 11 and a teacher-student ratio of eight to one.

2 National Merit Semifinalists and 4 Commended Students in the Class of 2007 (18% of the class)

On Advanced Placement Exams in 2004 and 2005, 82% of exams scores were 3 or higher. One or both years, 100% of students taking the Calculus AB and BC, U.S. History, Biology, Chemistry, French Language, Spanish Language, and English Language exams scored 3 or higher. Over 50% of students in the graduating classes took at least one AP Exam.

Students are required to complete 22 credits, including a senior project, by April of their graduation year.

The school is an accredited member of the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, the National Association of Independent Schools and the Kentucky Association of Independent Schools. They are also a member of the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission and the Louisville Independent Schools Council.