Academic Achievement

Standardized testing is a significant part of the college admissions process. All Saint Francis students take the SAT Reasoning Test, and many take the ACT as well. The average scores for the Class of 2012 were all above the state and national averages.

 
Class of 2012 SAT Reasoning Mean
Critical Reading 601
Math 610
Writing 619
Combined 1826
 
Class of 2012 Honors Students
SAT Reasoning Mean
Critical Reading 697
Math 737
Writing 730
Combined 2154
 
Average SAT Subject Test Class of 2012
Biology E 663
Chemistry 646
French 618
English Literature 610
Math Level 2 682
Physics 638
Spanish 627
US History 626
 
National Merit Competition Class of 2012
21Finalists
45Commended Students

National Merit Competition Class of 2013
Finalist announced in February 2013
24 Semi-Finalists
46 Commended Students
 
ACT Mean Class of 2012
English 27.5
Math 28
Reading 27.1
Science Reasoning 26
Composite 27.2
 
Average AP Scores for all students
In May 2012, 1226 AP exams
were administered to 525 students
46.4% scored 5
89% scored 3 or higher

College Acceptances, Scholarships and Honors for the Class of 2012

College Acceptances

College Scholarships and Honors

Measures of Success for the Class of 2012

  • 98.6% attending college
  • 97% admitted to a four-year institution
  • 93% attending a four-year institution
  • 319 graduated with honors
  • 170 members of the National Honor Society
  • 118 lifetime members of the California Scholarship Federation
  • 70 students recognized in the National Merit Competition
  • 41 committed intercollegiate athletes
  • 37,743 hours of community service
  • 745 college scholarships, honors and awards earned
  • $22+ million scholarships and awards

Many of our students say Saint Francis has transformed them. Not only do they receive a solid foundation for college, they leave high school knowing they are ready for the future. After four years, students are more open to new experiences and find that they have a better idea of who they are.

As our students become scholars, humanitarians, scientists, artists and more, they carry with them the Catholic, Holy Cross mission and the life lessons they learned during their time at Saint Francis. Our graduates are mature young adults who serve the world, making a difference wherever they are.