Xavier High School vs. Cedar Valley Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Xavier High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
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Overview
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.
Cedar Valley Christian School serves 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The student:teacher of Cedar Valley Christian School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
504 Plans
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Year Founded
1998
1974
Students Body
Total Students
635 students
176 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
3
Pre-K Students
-
22
Kindergarten Students
-
11
Grade 1 Students
-
6
Grade 2 Students
-
10
Grade 3 Students
-
13
Grade 4 Students
-
8
Grade 5 Students
-
8
Grade 6 Students
-
18
Grade 7 Students
-
8
Grade 8 Students
-
13
Grade 9 Students
147
11
Grade 10 Students
163
15
Grade 11 Students
144
13
Grade 12 Students
181
17
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
62%
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Average Class Size
22
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Number of AP Classes
12
4
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:10
Average SAT score
1360
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Average ACT score
24
24
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,040
$8,400
Tuition Notes
Tuition includes $100 technology fee. Non-parish tuition is $8795. Need based assistance is available for all students who qualify.
Tuition information may be found on our website.
% on Financial Aid
20%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
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Acceptance Rate
100%
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Admissions Director
Cara Joens
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
26
2
Extra-curric.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
Concert Choir, Drama