St. Francis Catholic High School is a four-year, all-female college preparatory high school in Sacramento, California, United States. It is one of four Catholic high schools in Sacramento affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, and draws students from over fifty private and public feeder schools in the California counties of Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado and Placer. The school was established in 1940.The high school's mission statement is dedicated to serving young women and families in the community who look for spiritual growth and academic excellence. Integrating a Catholic faith into the learning curriculum through Gospel learning, community growth, and providing opportunities of worship through retreats and on campus activities is also a prominent piece to the mission statement.During the 2003–2004 school year, St. Francis completed the first phase of its campus renovation and expansion that doubled the size of its facilities. These new buildings include The Fine and Performing Arts Complex, Library/Resource Center, Gymnasium/Fitness Complex, four science labs, the Administration Building, and the Carlsen and Demetre Center for Campus Life (CLC).RetreatsSt. Francis provides multiple retreat opportunities which are grade specific and also family related. Freshman participate in Freshman retreat (Body and Soul), Sophomore retreat (Finding Strength in God), Junior Retreat (Celebrating the Gift), and the Senior retreat otherwise known as Kairos. There is also an overnight mother daughter retreat which any grade can attend, and also a father daughter dance.AcademicsSt. Francis is committed to preparing the young women for lifelong learning through a plethora of college preparatory classes, including advanced placement courses.Notable alumnae A. J. Stewart was a contestant on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7. Analeigh Tipton was a contestant on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 11. Greta Gerwig, actress & filmmaker, most recently starring alongside Ben Stiller in Greenberg.
