Established in 1946, St. Francis High School is a Catholic college-preparatory school located in La Canada, Calif. It has a professional staff of more than 50 members and provides religious education to over 650 students in grades nine through 12. The school offers academic education in a wide range of subjects, including English, fine arts, foreign languages, math, science, social studies, technology and religion. It also offers advanced-placement courses in biology, calculus, chemistry, computer science, economics, European history, Latin, physics, statistics, American history. St. Francis High School offers a variety of athletic activities, such as baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and track and field.