Xavier High School

6300 42nd Street Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52411-0524
The mission of Xavier High School is to develop the total person in a Catholic environment. Xavier High School is a part of the tradition and mission of the Roman Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of Dubuque. As a part of that tradition we are committed to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus in a Catholic faith-filled environment that motivates each student, staff member, parent/guardian and supporter to share in that mission; developing each person's spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical gifts; respecting each individual person's unique value and talents; building God's Kingdom through service to our community, nurturing family relationships, and modeling Christ in our everyday actions; creating an atmosphere of justice and trust through embracing the Gospel in our decisions and actions; fostering stewardship through personal commitment, responsibility, and accountability to one another and to our world; and providing a learning atmosphere where creativity and innovation are honored and celebrated.

School Overview:

Xavier High School
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported 504 Plans
Year Founded 1998
Student Body
Total Students 767 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 5% (IA School Avg.: 12%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 16:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 62%
Average Class Size 22 students
Number of AP Courses 8 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus
Chemistry Economics
Literary Analysis Spanish
U.S. Government United States History
Average SAT score 1360
Average ACT score 23
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,350
Tuition Notes Non-parish tuition is $7595. Need based assistance is available for all students who qualify.
% on Financial Aid 20%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,000
Acceptance Rate 100%
Admissions Director Janet Lukan
Sports
Total Sports Offered 17 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Cheering
Cross Country Dance
Diving Football
Golf Riflery
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 26 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Club Drama
Intramurals Jazz Band
Junior Achievement Key Club
Knowledge Olympics Liturgy Committee
Liturgy Singers Marching Band
Math Club Model U.N.
National Honor Society Newspaper
Quiz Bowl Robotics Club
Science Club Show Choir
Spanish Club Speech
Student Senate Students Against Destructive Decisions
Thespians World Food Prize
Xavier Ambassadors Yearbook

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Nearby Schools:

Xavier High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Essential Montessori
Gr. K-1 | 2 mi. away
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr. K-9 | 2.1 mi. away
Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 3 mi. away
Jn Andrews Christian Academy
Gr. K-9 | 3 mi. away
St Pius X Elementary School
Gr. K-6 | 3.5 mi. away

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