St Xavier High School
Tel:
(513) 761-7600
- St Xavier High School's mission is to assist young men in their formation as leaders and men for and with others through rigorous college preparation in the Jesuit tradition.
- That rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, the school is an apostolic mission by naming Jesus Christ as the model for all human life; affirming the world as God's creation and therefore good, but in need of redemption; recognizing community as a context for redemption; providing students with comprehensive instruction in Catholic beliefs and practice; and providing students with opportunities for spiritual formation through participation in the sacraments, prayer, retreats, service and other spiritual programs.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 1,529 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,320
- Acceptance rate: 55%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 2
Top Placements
St Xavier High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- ACT Score Highest average ACT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1831 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1,529 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 13% State avg.: 19% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 110 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 87% |
| Average Class Size | 25 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 25 courses |
| Average SAT score | 1254 |
| Average ACT score | 29 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki pants and polo shirt/button down) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 2 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $13,320 |
| Tuition Notes | 40% of students receive tuition assistance at an average award of $6000 |
| % on Financial Aid | 40% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $6,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 55% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Roderick D. Hinton |
| Admissions Associate | Caren Hoelker |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 23 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Winter Track, Wrestling |
School Notes
- St. Xavier High School welcomes students from all faiths, backgrounds and walks of life. The primary consideration for admission is the prospective student's academic ability as measured by the entrance examination and the candidate's prior academic record. Other admissions criteria include: - High scores on national standardized tests - Assessment of student engagement - Co-curricular involvement - Exceptional recommendations from English and math teachers
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