St. Francis Preparatory School
| St. Francis Preparatory School | |
|---|---|
| File:Francis Prep shady jeh.jpg | |
| Location | |
| 6100 Francis Lewis Boulevard New York City (Fresh Meadows, Queens) , New York 11365 United States 40°44′32″N 73°46′34″W / 40.74222°N 73.77611°W | |
| Information | |
| Other name | St. Francis Prep |
| School type | Private, College-preparatory school |
| Motto | Latin: Deus Meus et Omnia (My God and My All) |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint | Saint Francis of Assisi |
| Established | 1858 |
| Oversight | Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn |
| President | Leonard Conway |
| Principal | Patrick McLaughlin |
| Chaplain | Fr. Ralph Edel[1] |
| Teaching staff | 115.6 (FTE) (2015–16)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12[2] |
| Gender | Co-ed |
| Enrollment | 2,420 (2021–22)[2] |
| Average class size | 30 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.9∶1 (2015–16)[2] |
| Colors | Red Blue |
| Slogan | “High School is four years; the Prep is forever.”[3] |
| Fight song | On For Ol' St Francis |
| Mascot | Terrier |
| Nickname | Prep |
| Team name | Terriers |
| Rivals | Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School Archbishop Molloy Lions Mary Louis Hilltoppers (girls) |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[4] |
| Publication | The Little Portion Literary Magazine |
| Newspaper | The Seraph |
| Yearbook | San Fran |
| Tuition | $10,600 (2023–2024)[5] |
| Website | www.sfponline.org |
Proper name Saint Francis Preparatory School, commonly referred to as St. Francis Preparatory School or St. Francis Prep., is a private, independent Catholic college preparatory school in Fresh Meadows, Queens, New York City, New York. It is the largest non-diocesan Catholic high school in the United States.[6] St. Francis is run by the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn, who maintain a residence on the top floor of the school. As of the 2015–16 school year, enrollment at St. Francis was 2,489.[2]
History
St. Francis Preparatory originated as St. Francis Academy, a small all-boys high school on 300 Baltic Street in Brooklyn, New York, founded by the Franciscans Brothers of Brooklyn (O.S.F.).[6] The college section became St. Francis College, a private predominantly undergraduate college in Brooklyn Heights. It took its current name in 1935, then moved to a larger facility in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 1952.[7] The school moved to its current location in Fresh Meadows, Queens in 1974 when it acquired the facility that formerly housed Bishop Reilly High School, a co-educational Catholic high school. The school began admitting female students that same year.[7] A fitness center was added recently and the science labs are being updated. There are currently plans to add a three-story addition to the rear of the existing building. The upgrades to the art rooms will support students in the studio, digital and the performing arts.[8]
Co-curricular activities and athletics
St. Francis Prep has a rivalry with Holy Cross High School, fueled particularly by their football teams. Known as the "Battle of the Boulevard" due to the two schools being located only 2 miles apart on Francis Lewis Boulevard,[9] the rivalry between the Prep Terriers and the Holy Cross Knights has been called "arguably the greatest rivalry in New York City football."[10]
Notable alumni
- Ted Alexandro, stand-up comedian
- William Alfred, Harvard professor, poet, playwright[11]
- Frank J. Aquila, corporate lawyer
- Marco Battaglia, NFL football player
- Michelle Betos, NWSL goalkeeper
- Des Bishop, stand-up comedian
- Vincent DePaul Breen, former Bishop of Diocese of Metuchen
- Patti Ann Browne, news anchor for the Fox News Channel[12]
- Tiffany Cabán, member of the New York City Council[13]
- Julie Chen, former news anchor for CBS, Daytime Emmy Award winning co-host of The Talk and hostess of reality show Big Brother[14]
- Carlos Dengler, former bassist of band Interpol
- Gerry DiNardo, former college football coach and current Big Ten Network commentator
- James Dooley, Emmy Award-winning composer
- Sonny Dove (1963), college and NBA basketball player, fourth pick of 1967 NBA draft
- Emily Engstler (2018), WNBA basketball player on Indiana Fever and 2022 U23 3x3 USA National Basketball team member[15]
- Peter Facinelli, actor[16]
- Kyle Flood, University of Texas football offensive coordinator and former Rutgers football head coach.[17]
- Eric Gioia, New York City councilman[18]
- Abbas "Bas" Hamad, rapper
- Dan Henning, NFL football player and coach[19]
- Gary Janetti, television writer, producer, author and actor
- Ed Jenkins, NFL football player
- Peter King, former Republican U.S. Representative of New York's 3rd and 2nd districts from 1993 to 2021.[20]
- Vince Lombardi, former Green Bay Packers coach and namesake of the Lombardi Award and the Vince Lombardi Trophy[21]
- Glen Mazzara, writer and television producer
- Joanne Persico, volleyball coach[22]
- Bill Pickel, NFL football player and sports broadcaster
- Keith Powers, American politician, Democrat, and council member for the 4th district of the New York City Council
- Joe Santagato, YouTuber and podcaster[23]
- Joe Schad (born c. 1974) is a reporter, writer, analyst and broadcaster
- Frank Serpico, New York police officer known for uncovering corruption[24]
- Father Robert S. Smith, American Catholic priest, author, and educator
- Joe Torre, former MLB player, former New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers manager[25]
References
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- Back to citation "SPF Open House Booklet" (PDF). Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- Back to citation "Member Directory > Saint Francis Preparatory School". www.msa-cess.org. Middle States Association of Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. Retrieved June 2, 2009.
- Back to citation "Admissions". sfponline.org. St. Francis Preparatory School. Retrieved June 2, 2019. “The tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $10,600.”
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- Back to citation occurrence 7.0 Back to citation occurrence 7.1 "About St. Francis Preparatory School". SFPonline.org. Archived from the original on November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
- Back to citation Rhoades, Liz (December 4, 2008). "St. Francis Prep readies building expansion plan". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved January 13, 2009.
- Back to citation Samuel, Ebenezer (October 7, 2008). "St. Francis Prep Cruises Past Holy Cross in Battle of the Boulevard". The New York Daily News.
- Back to citation "Live Blog: Holy Cross-St. Francis Prep Football". Five Boro Sports. Archived from the original on October 4, 2008.
- Back to citation Mcdonald, Gregory (January 4, 2011). Souvenirs of a Blown World: Sketches for the Sixties, Writings about America, 1966-1973. Seven Stories Press. ISBN 978-1-58322-993-4.
- Back to citation "Patti Ann Browne '83". St. Francis Preparatory Alumni. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
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- Back to citation "JackMyersLunchAtMichaels.com - CBS' Julie Chen: Unique Blend of Cultural Influences Motivates Big Brother Host". JackMyers.com. September 21, 2007. Retrieved January 13, 2009.
- Back to citation "Emily Engstler 2018 High School Girls' Basketball Profile". ESPN. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
- Back to citation "Peter Facinelli's Twitter account". December 16, 2009. Retrieved December 17, 2009.
- Back to citation "Kyle Flood - Football Coach - University of Texas Athletics". Archived from the original on February 6, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- Back to citation "New York City Council: District 26 - Eric N. Gioia". New York City Council. Retrieved December 3, 2009.
- Back to citation "Dan Henning - Miami Dolphins". Miami Dolphins official site. Archived from the original on September 30, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
- Back to citation Drooby, Emily (November 18, 2019). "Congressman Peter King Reflects on Life After Public Service". Net TV. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- Back to citation "Hall of Famers: Vince Lombardi". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
- Back to citation Staple, Arthur (July 22, 1999). "Volleyball Coach Is Quite a Player". Newsday. Archived from the original on February 10, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- Back to citation Joe Santagato Tells All: Going Viral, Content Creator Journey, & Pitfalls Of Social Media | Podcast, retrieved April 14, 2023
- Back to citation "Frank Serpico '54". St. Francis Preparatory Alumni. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
- Back to citation Newell, Kevin. "The Joe Torre Story". Scholastic Corporation. Retrieved January 7, 2009.