St. Francis High School | Private College Prep

For 70 Years

Seventy years ago, on November 11, 1956, ground was broken on a dream shared by 741 founding families from seven parishes — families who partnered with the Diocese of Joliet, the De La Salle Christian Brothers, the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters, and the Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary to build a co-institutional Catholic high school for the young men and women of our area. That dream is now a nationally recognized, regionally top-ranked college preparatory school serving nearly 700 students from 65 ZIP codes. To honor our anniversary, we are moving our Day of Giving to November 11 — the date it all began. Please save the new date to participate November 11, our Day of Giving, to help us carry our 70-year legacy -- seven decades of academic excellence and faithful service in the Francis Way -- boldly into the future.

Learn more about our history and share your own stories here.

Step Up Day
Friday, October 9
8:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

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2026 Fall Play - October 15-17
"Puffs"

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Academic Vision

Academic Vision
See why SFHS is a leader in educating young men and women.

Testimonials

Kelsey Robinson ‘10

Kelsey Robinson ‘10
Olympic medalist and professional volleyball player.
St. Francis provided the necessary building blocks to help me be more than just an athlete. While I train for my second Olympics, I also have written a cook book, developed a photography brand, and written for travel & lifestyle magazines. St. Francis gave me the foundation to be well rounded and the skills to follow all my passions.
Lynn Mirabella ‘80

Lynn Mirabella ‘80
Lawyer/Partner; Law; Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC
As an attorney, excellent writing skills and critical thinking are paramount to a successful career. The skills I learned, particularly from my English teachers, were the foundation for my college and law school education and the cornerstone for my career in the practice of law. I am forever indebted to my former St. Francis High School teachers.
David Theriault ‘03

David Theriault ‘03
Vice President, Business Development - Technology Solutions & Managed Services - ITsavvy
St. Francis helped shape me into the individual I am today; there's no doubt. More specifically, my education at St. Francis helped me critically think about every business situation I am in and understand there can be more than one path to the same successful outcome.
Dennis Beck, DDS ‘74

Dennis Beck, DDS ‘74
Dentist; Dr. Dennis J. Beck, D.D.S.
The St. Francis community created a place of spiritual development, academic achievement, and inclusiveness. I received a foundation for a career built on relationships. This was my experience in the 1970's and fifty years later, your opportunity today.