Xavier High School

1600 W Prospect Avenue, Appleton, WI, 54914-0549
Tel: (920)733-6632
Grades: 9 - 12 | 585 students
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Xavier High School's mission is to create for its students a Catholic Christian community in which students, faculty, staff, and parents may together: foster a faith relationship with God, show a loving concern for neighbors, develop individual talents, strive for academic excellence in a world of ever-changing technology, and nurture a sense of personal dignity. Our mission empowers and energizes this faith community to serve the Fox Valley area, acquire a global vision, and challenge society with the values of Jesus Christ.

School Overview:
Xavier High School
School Membership(s) North Central Accreditation
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1959
Student Body
Total Students 585 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 14% (WI School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 67%
Average Class Size 21 students
Number of AP Courses 7 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus
Environmental Science Macro Economics
Psychology U.S. Government & Politics
U.S. History
Average ACT score 26
Classroom dress code Casual
(Xavier t-shirt or Xavier polo shirt; no denim pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,271
Tuition Notes Scholarship Assistance is available
% on Financial Aid 25%
Admissions Director Donna Fahrenkrug
Admissions Associate Kristine Nicolini
Sports
Total Sports Offered 15 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Drill Team Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Soccer Softball
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Weightlifting
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 28 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Club Bowling Club
Campus Ministry Chess Club
Environmental Club Forensics
French Honor Society Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
German Honor Society International Club
Key Club Link Crew
Math League Mock Trial
National Honor Society Peer Helpers
Ping Pong Club Robotics Club
Rock for Life Club Ski Club
Spanish Club Spanish Honor Society
Spirit Think Tank Sportsmen's Club
Student Ambassadors Student Council
Theatre Club Videography Club

School Notes:

    • Xavier High School has been recognized by the Acton Institute as one of the Top 50 Catholic High Schools in the country. This was based on excellence in Catholic identity, civic education and academic achievement.
    • The graduating classes of 2010 and 2011 had an average composite ACT score of 26.0 with 98% of the classes taking the test.
    • Fifty-three international students from nine countries attend Xavier.  Many are from South Korea and China.
    • Xavier excels in athletics and the arts and offers numerous opportunities to its students to grow in their faith.

    Profile last updated: 02/27/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Xavier High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Kennan Academy
Gr. PK | 1 mi. away
The Academy Of The Fox Cities
Gr. PK-12 | 1.2 mi. away
Riverview Lutheran School
Gr. K-9 | 1.5 mi. away
CCLC at Appleton
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.5 mi. away

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