Established in 1828, St Frances Academy (SFA) is an independent Catholic high school with African American and Hispanic roots. St. Frances Academy serves as an agent of positive change within its inner-city neighborhood.
Founded in 1828 by the Oblate Sisters of The Providence, St Frances Academy is the first and oldest operational African American catholic educational facility in the United States.
Through its dignity and uniqueness, St. Frances Academy continues the legacy of Mother Mary Lange, its foundress.
St. Frances Academy, with faith in God's Providence, provides the immediate neighborhood and the Baltimore area relevant educational programs which gives all members a sense of their cultural heritage and giftedness by helping students and members of the community, particularly the poor and the neglected, to recognize, develop and live as respectful, responsible, and just members of God's human family.
Education, High School Diploma, Character Building, A Better relationship with God :-)
