St Francis High

St Francis Comm Sch
100 College Street
St Francis, KS 67756
164 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
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.
164
Total Students
14.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    134 (81.7%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (15.2%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: St Francis Comm Sch
Phone: (785)332-8153
Website: http://www.usd297.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 22
Grade 9 24
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 22
Gender Ratio