ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL

St Francis High is a Title I public high school that is part of the St Francis Comm Sch school district, located in St Francis, KS with about 148 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, St Francis High has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

St. Francis High School, located at 100 College Street in St. Francis, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the USD 297 school district. Situated in the far northwestern corner of the state, the school operates as a pillar of the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic achievement, character development, and student engagement within a tight-knit rural setting.

As part of the USD 297 district, the high school provides a comprehensive educational experience that balances traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities, such as athletics and various student organizations. The institution focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce, by leveraging the supportive and personalized environment typical of small-town Kansas schools. For more detailed information regarding current curriculum, activities, and district policies, visitors can explore their official website at http://www.usd297.org.

For more information, contact St Francis High at (785) 332-8153 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.