Catholic college prep in Watsonville, CA, specializing in supports for ADHD, Dyslexia, and 504/IEP needs
St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory is a Catholic, co-educational high school in Watsonville, CA, serving grades 9-12. The school fosters emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth with an average class size of 18 and a faculty where 87% hold advanced degrees. It serves both domestic and international students.
Robust academic supports are available for diverse learning profiles, including IEP, ISP, and 504 accommodations, alongside Response to Intervention (RTI) services. Specialized programs support students with ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Auditory Processing Disorder, Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities, and visual perceptual and visual motor deficits. Support includes daily on-site tutoring, peer tutoring through NHS/CSF, and an English Language Learners program.
This college preparatory institution features two college and career counselors, various sports, science pathways, and arts programs. Tuition is approximately $17,034, covering an iPad, retreats, and travel for sports and arts. Admissions are on a rolling basis with deadlines in December and January.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students213
Class Size18:1 ratio
Tuition$17,034
Fin. Aid63% receive aid
Est.2001
DeadlineDec. 1 / Jan. 31 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), National Honor Society (NHS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $17,034 |
| Tuition Notes | This includes an iPad, retreats, field trip travel, and sports/arts travel |
| Total Students | 213 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 87 |
| Average Class Size | 18 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Kaleena Mornard |
| Admissions Associate | Mrs. Kaleena Mornard |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 1 / Jan. 31 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 93 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 63 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,250 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 35 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Visual PerceptualVisual Motor DeficitNon-Verbal Learning DisabilitiesADDADHDDyslexiaDysgraphiaAuditory Processing Disorder
Advanced Courses
BiologyCalculus ABCalculus BCChemistryComputer Science PrinciplesEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureEnvironmental ScienceGovernmentMacroeconomicsMicroeconomicsPhysics 1Spanish LanguageStudio ArtUS History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Wrestling |
| Clubs and Organizations | Astronomy Club · Badminton Club · Bowling Club · Dance Committee · Peer Tutoring · Photography Club · Poetry Club · Pro-life Club · St. Francis Ambassadors · Surfing Club · Sushi Club · Weight Lifting Club · Yoga Club · Club or Organization: · ASB Student Council · California Scholarship Federation · Campus Ministry · Chess Club · Ecology Club · Film/Videography Club · Music Ministry · National English Honor Society · National Honor Society · National Math Honor Society · Project Lead the Way - Biomedical Science Pathway · Project Lead the Way - Computer Science Pathway · Science National Honor Society · Spanish Honor Society · Website and IT · Arts and Music Programs: · Choir Club · Drumline |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · National Honor Society (NHS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $250 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1160 |
| Average ACT Score | 29 |
Contact the school
(831) 724-59332400 East Lake Ave., Watsonville, California 95076
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