St. Xavier High School, colloquially known as St. X, is a Catholic all-boys, college preparatory Xaverian school in Louisville, Kentucky.
It is located in the Archdiocese of Louisville. St. Xavier was founded in 1864 by Br. Paul Van Gerwen, C.F.X.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,104 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Xavier High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1864
Colors
Green, Gold
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1993, 2016, 2023
Student Body
Total Students
1,104 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
17 students
Number of AP Courses
31 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP African American StudiesAP Art History
AP BiologyAP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry
AP Comparative Government and PoliticsAP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science PrinciplesAP English Literature and Composition
AP Environmental ScienceAP European History
AP French Language and CultureAP German Language and Culture
AP Human GeographyAP Language and Composition
AP MacroeconomicsAP Microeconomics
AP Music TheoryAP Physics 1
AP Physics C: Electricity and MagnetismAP Physics C: Mechanics
AP PsychologyAP Spanish Language and Culture
AP StatisticsAP Studio Art: 2D Design
AP Studio Art: 3D DesignAP Studio Art: Drawing
AP US Government and PoliticsAP US History
AP World History: Modern
Average SAT score
1179
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Shirt & Tie required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,600
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Xavier High School often compared to?
St. Xavier High School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Xavier High School?
The acceptance rate of St. Xavier High School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What is St. Xavier High School's ranking?
St. Xavier High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Xavier High School?
The application deadline for St. Xavier High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Xavier High School located?
St. Xavier High School is located in the Poplar Level neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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The nearest high school to St. Xavier High School is Louisville Collegiate School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Stephen Martyr School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
425 Kenwood Dr
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-6519
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-6519
4.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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All-boys (Catholic)
4011 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-9427
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-9427
4.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,200 student Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 53 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascenson
(Catholic)
4600 Lynnbrook Drive
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 451-2535
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 451-2535
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Tuition listed
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