Is Xavier College Preparatory High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Xavier College Preparatory High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of San Bernardino.

Escuela secundaria católica

Xavier College Preparatory High School

UbicaciónPalm Desert, CA
Tipo y tamañoEscuela católica independiente · Grados 9–12 · 538 estudiantes

Xavier College Preparatory is a Roman Catholic, Jesuit high school in Palm Desert, California, in the Diocese of San Bernardino. The school requires eight semesters of theology, and campus ministry lists daily prayer over the PA system, retreats for freshman, sophomore and junior classes, and immersion and service programs.

Ficha de fe

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

N/A

Vida sacramental

Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales cubren menos del 60 % de esta área.

En parte:
Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarAlgunas veces al año (A mandatory Baccalaureate Mass for the graduating class and school Masses planned by Peer Ministry students.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Class of 2027 | Xavier College Preparatory High Schoolxavierprep.org/campus-life/class-of-2027.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “BACCALAUREATE MASS *MANDATORY* Thursday, May 20 (7:00 PM) - Berger Athletic Center”
  A Baccalaureate Mass is mandatory for the graduating class at Berger Athletic Center.
2. Theology (THEO) | XCPHS Course Catalog 2025-2026sites.google.com/xavierprep.org/xcphs-course-catalog-2025-2026/academic-departments/theology-theo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “students will assist in the planning, and implementation of XCP Masses and prayer services”
  Peer Ministry students help plan and carry out school Masses and prayer services.
Información insuficiente:
Misa diaria disponible para los estudiantes en el campusInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Información insuficiente:
Confesión disponible para los estudiantes durante el año escolarInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Información insuficiente:
Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
En parte:
Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSacerdote visitante o compartido (School Masses are confirmed.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Class of 2027 | Xavier College Preparatory High Schoolxavierprep.org/campus-life/class-of-2027.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “BACCALAUREATE MASS *MANDATORY* Thursday, May 20 (7:00 PM) - Berger Athletic Center”
  A Baccalaureate Mass is mandatory for the graduating class at Berger Athletic Center.
2. Theology (THEO) | XCPHS Course Catalog 2025-2026sites.google.com/xavierprep.org/xcphs-course-catalog-2025-2026/academic-departments/theology-theo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “students will assist in the planning, and implementation of XCP Masses and prayer services”
  Peer Ministry students help plan and carry out school Masses and prayer services.

N/A

Teología y plan de estudios

Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales cubren menos del 60 % de esta área.

Sí:
Años de teología o religión requeridosCuatro años (The theology requirement is eight semesters, which is four full years (8 semesters divided by 2). Theology is required in every grade.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Theology (THEO) | XCPHS Course Catalog 2025-2026sites.google.com/xavierprep.org/xcphs-course-catalog-2025-2026/academic-departments/theology-theo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Requirement: All students at Xavier College Preparatory must complete eight semesters of theology.”
  All students must complete eight semesters of theology.
Información insuficiente:
Los cursos de teología siguen el Marco Curricular de la USCCBInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Se ofrece un curso de filosofía, apologética o éticaSí (Theology III Ethics is a required one-semester course taught by the Theology department.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Theology (THEO) | XCPHS Course Catalog 2025-2026sites.google.com/xavierprep.org/xcphs-course-catalog-2025-2026/academic-departments/theology-theo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “This course examines the nature of the moral life using the skills of formal academic ethical inquiry.”
  Theology III Ethics is a one-semester course in moral theology, taken by juniors.
Información insuficiente:
La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.

Cultura del campus

78 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

En parte:
RetirosRetiros para algunos grados (Retreats are listed for freshman, sophomore and junior classes.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Retreats | Xavier College Preparatory High Schoolxavierprep.org/campus-life/retreats.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students stay overnight on campus, connect with the Xavier Community”
  The Freshman Retreat is held overnight on campus for freshmen.
  “The Arrupe Retreat is designed for Sophomores.”
  A retreat is designed for sophomores.
  “The Junior Retreat offers juniors a special time for reflection and self-exploration”
  A retreat is offered for juniors.
  “It is a four day, three night retreat in Julian, CA.”
  The Kairos retreat is a four-day, three-night retreat in Julian, California.
Sí:
Personal de pastoralDos o más (Two professional ministry staff are named in campus ministry roles: a Director of Student Retreats and a Liturgist. The campus ministry staff list also includes an assistant principal.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Faith & Service | Xavier College Preparatory High Schoolxavierprep.org/campus-life/faith-service-1.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Staff Mr. Anthony Mattacchione - Assistant Principal for Student Life Mr. Darrell Lewis - Director of Student Retreats Julia Cali - Litergist”
  The Faith & Service page lists three people as Campus Ministry staff.
2. Meet the Team | Xavier College Preparatory High Schoolxavierprep.org/about/meet-the-team.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Lewis, Darrell | Athletic Performance /Director of Student Retreats/PE Teacher | 760-601-3900 ext.6055”
  Darrell Lewis is Director of Student Retreats.
  “Cali, Julia | Theology Teacher/Liturgist | 760-601-3900 ext.6270”
  Julia Cali is a Theology Teacher and Liturgist.
En parte:
Grupos o clubes estudiantiles de inspiración religiosaUno (Christian Life Communities is the only faith-based student group found in the campus ministry programming.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith & Service | Xavier College Preparatory High Schoolxavierprep.org/campus-life/faith-service-1.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Christian Life Communities”
  Campus ministry programming includes Christian Life Communities.
Sí:
Oración diaria y vida litúrgica integradas en la jornada escolarSí
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith & Service | Xavier College Preparatory High Schoolxavierprep.org/campus-life/faith-service-1.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily Prayers and Examen over PA System”
  Campus ministry programming includes daily prayers and an Examen announced over the school PA system.

Servicio y doctrina social católica

81 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

En parte:
Horas de servicio obligatoriasMenos de 40 horas (Junior Praxis Project sites or immersions are part of the required junior theology course.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Theology (THEO) | XCPHS Course Catalog 2025-2026sites.google.com/xavierprep.org/xcphs-course-catalog-2025-2026/academic-departments/theology-theo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students will begin with the experience of accompanying marginalized peoples at their Junior Praxis Project (JPP) sites or immersions”
  Juniors take a required course that begins with a Junior Praxis Project site or immersion experience.
Sí:
La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaSí (Theology III Gospels in Action is a required junior course that covers key principles of Catholic Social Teaching.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Theology (THEO) | XCPHS Course Catalog 2025-2026sites.google.com/xavierprep.org/xcphs-course-catalog-2025-2026/academic-departments/theology-theo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students will partake in theological reflection with a focus on the traditions of the Gospels and key principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
  Theology III Gospels in Action covers key principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
Información insuficiente:
Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)Sí
Fuentes (2)
1. Faith & Service | Xavier College Preparatory High Schoolxavierprep.org/campus-life/faith-service-1.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Immersion Program’s goals are to inspire students to cultivate a commitment to service and justice”
  The Ignatian immersion program aims to build a commitment to service and justice.
2. Theology (THEO) | XCPHS Course Catalog 2025-2026sites.google.com/xavierprep.org/xcphs-course-catalog-2025-2026/academic-departments/theology-theo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students will begin with the experience of accompanying marginalized peoples at their Junior Praxis Project (JPP) sites or immersions”
  Juniors take a required course that begins with a Junior Praxis Project site or immersion experience.

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

All students must complete eight semesters of theology, which is four full years.
Fuentes (1)
1. Theology (THEO) | XCPHS Course Catalog 2025-2026sites.google.com/xavierprep.org/xcphs-course-catalog-2025-2026/academic-departments/theology-theo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Requirement: All students at Xavier College Preparatory must complete eight semesters of theology.”
  All students must complete eight semesters of theology.
Campus ministry lists daily prayers and an Examen over the school PA system.
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith & Service | Xavier College Preparatory High Schoolxavierprep.org/campus-life/faith-service-1.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily Prayers and Examen over PA System”
  Campus ministry programming includes daily prayers and an Examen announced over the school PA system.
Required junior theology courses include Catholic Social Teaching and a Junior Praxis Project experience.
Fuentes (1)
1. Theology (THEO) | XCPHS Course Catalog 2025-2026sites.google.com/xavierprep.org/xcphs-course-catalog-2025-2026/academic-departments/theology-theo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students will partake in theological reflection with a focus on the traditions of the Gospels and key principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
  Theology III Gospels in Action covers key principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
  “Students will begin with the experience of accompanying marginalized peoples at their Junior Praxis Project (JPP) sites or immersions”
  Juniors take a required course that begins with a Junior Praxis Project site or immersion experience.

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Inicio de la pastoral universitaria

Office of Campus Ministry

Dirección: 34-200 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Ubicación: En el campus
Instalaciones: capilla

Fuente: xavierprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, xavierprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, xavierprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

9 grupos y actividades regulares · 3 en el campus, 1 fuera del campus, 5 sin ubicación publicada

Retiros 4

Retiro KairosFuera del campus
Four-day, three-night retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, held in Julian, CA.
xavierprep.org
Freshman RetreatEn el campus
Freshman year
Overnight retreat on campus for freshmen.
xavierprep.org
Arrupe Retreat
Sophomore year
Retreat designed for sophomores that explores identity, freedom and responsibility, and spiritual growth.
xavierprep.org
Junior Retreat (Search Retreat)
Junior year
Retreat for juniors for reflection and self-exploration.
xavierprep.org

Liturgia y oración 3

Baccalaureate MassEn el campus
Thursday, May 20 (7:00 PM), senior year
Mandatory Mass for the graduating class at Berger Athletic Center.
xavierprep.org
Daily Prayers and ExamenEn el campus
Diaria
Daily prayers and an Examen announced over the school PA system.
xavierprep.org
School Masses and prayer services (Peer Ministry)
Peer Ministry seniors help plan and carry out XCP Masses and prayer services.
sites.google.com

Formación en la fe 1

Christian Life Communities
Campus ministry programming listed on the Faith & Service page.
xavierprep.org

Servicio 1

Ignatian Immersion and Service Program
Service immersion program with accompaniment, community engagement, environmental stewardship and advocacy projects, and immersion trips.
xavierprep.org

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Pastoral universitaria

Office of Campus Ministry

Fuentes (3)

Faith & Service | Xavier College Preparatory High Schoolxavierprep.org/campus-life/faith-service-1.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Office of Campus Ministry advances the religious identity of the school and ministers to the student body alongside the Department of Theology and all faculty and staff.”
The Office of Campus Ministry serves students and advances the school's religious identity.
“The Office of Campus Ministry advances the religious identity of the school and ministers to the student body alongside the Department of Theology and all faculty and staff.”
The Office of Campus Ministry serves students and advances the school's religious identity.
History & Mission | Xavier College Preparatory High Schoolxavierprep.org/about/history-and-mission.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Xavier currently has two buildings, a classroom building and a large athletic center which doubles as our chapel”
The large athletic center is used as the school chapel.
Meet the Team | Xavier College Preparatory High Schoolxavierprep.org/about/meet-the-team.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“34-200 Cook Street Palm Desert, CA 92211”
The school's address is 34-200 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA 92211.

Comuníquese

Datos de contacto de Anthony Mattacchione (Assistant Principal for Student Life (listed among Campus Ministry Staff)) and 3 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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Excelencia académica

70 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Graduados que van a universidades de cuatro años 75% de la puntuación85%
Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuación8.8 to 1

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica. Los datos federales sobre escuelas secundarias privadas se limitan a estas dos medidas.

Fuente: NCES Private School Survey (año escolar 2023–24)

Datos de la escuela

Tipo	Escuela católica independiente
Diócesis	Diócesis de San Bernardino, CA
Grados	9–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)	538
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12	538
Mixta o de un solo sexo	Mixta
Proporción estudiantes-maestro	8.8 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años	85%
Entorno	Rural

Fuente: archivo de uso público del NCES Private School Survey 23-24 (año escolar 2023–24). La tasa de ingreso a la universidad y la proporción estudiante-maestro alimentan Excelencia académica; nada de aquí cambia las calificaciones de fe.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de San Bernardino

Mons. Alberto Rojas, obispo de San Bernardino

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

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NCES school ID A0900624
34200 Cook St., Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 601-3900
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