Type Private, Coeducational Administrator Robert Dvorak Phone +1 614-267-7808 | Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic Principal Dan Garrick Colors White, Purple | |
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Motto Faith. Family. Tradition. Oversight Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus Address 4212 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43224, USA Founder Monsignor James M. Berendt Similar Bishop Watterson High Sch, Ohio High School Athletic A, St Charles Preparato School, Columbus Academy, Worthingt Kilbourne High Sch Profiles | ||
St. Francis DeSales High School is located in Columbus, Ohio and is part of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus. The school has an enrollment of approximately 840 students, in four grade levels.
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Location
St. Francis DeSales High School is located in Columbus, Ohio. Students come from the Columbus Public School District and suburban school districts: Big Walnut, Delaware, Gahanna Jefferson, Lewis Center, New Albany-Plain Local, Olentangy, Westerville and Worthington.
History
Founded in 1960, St. Francis DeSales High School began with the values of Faith, Family and Tradition. The community was envisioned by Monsignor James M. Berendt who had been chosen to form the co-ed high school. Today there are over 800 students and the faculty and staff size has also grown.
Awards
St. Francis DeSales High School is the recipient of two Blue Ribbon Awards of Excellence in Education.
Clubs and activities
Over 90% of the students are involved in the arts, athletics, student government, or one of the many clubs and organizations offered on campus. The school offers Latin Club, Italian Club, French Club, Spanish Club, Chinese Club, Business Club, Engineering Club, St. Vincent DePaul, a National Honors Society chapter, Drama Club, Art Club, Student Council, Model UN Club, Mock Trial, Environmental Club, Corral for the Kids (benefits pediatric cancer patients), Run the Race Club (benefits Brian Muha Foundation), Ronald McDonald Baking Club, Rosary Making Club, Equus Literary Magazine, Math Club, Horizons (Liturgical Choir), Band, Flag Corps, Writing Club, Wrestling Stats, In-the-Know, History Club, Ski Club, Yoga Club, Student Ambassadors, Stallions for Health & Wellness, and Fishing Club.