Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,900
- Acceptance rate: 89%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Xavier College Preparatory High School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,900
- Acceptance rate: 89%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Xavier College Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Black, Gold
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 20, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
467 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
23 students
Number of AP Courses
29 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,900
Acceptance Rate
89%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18 sports
School Notes
- Xavier College Preparatory High School actively seeks, educates and nurtures young men and women from a wide variety of ethnic, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds in the coachella valley and beyond.
- In the tradition of St. Ignatius of loyola, the founder of the society of Jesus, Jesuit education develops the whole person through a challenging educational experience, grounded spiritual and religious formation and motivation co-curricular programs.
- School Mascot: Saints
- Xavier College Preparatory High School actively seeks, educates and nurtures young men and women from a wide variety of ethnic, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds in the coachella valley and beyond.
- In the tradition of St. Ignatius of loyola, the founder of the society of Jesus, Jesuit education develops the whole person through a challenging educational experience, grounded spiritual and religious formation and motivation co-curricular programs.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Xavier College Preparatory High School cost?
Xavier College Preparatory High School's tuition is approximately $17,900 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Xavier College Preparatory High School?
The acceptance rate of Xavier College Preparatory High School is 89%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
Does Xavier College Preparatory High School offer a summer program?
Yes, Xavier College Preparatory High School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Xavier College Preparatory High School offer?
Xavier College Preparatory High School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. Xavier College Preparatory High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is Xavier College Preparatory High School's ranking?
Xavier College Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Xavier College Preparatory High School?
The application deadline for Xavier College Preparatory High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 4/18/2013
The education is phenominal along with the teachers (who actually care about the students). They have more extracurricular activities than the public schools of the coachella valley have. There is so much academic and athletic awesomeness.
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