
Catholic high school
Xaverian High School
- LocationBrooklyn, NY
- Type and sizeParish school · Grades 6–12 · 1,688 students
- SponsorXaverian Brothers
Xaverian High School is a coeducational Catholic school for grades 6-12 in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. Religion is a core course in each high school year, and campus ministry lists a director, three assistant directors and two priests, one titled chaplain. Every student has at least one retreat a year, including senior-led freshman and sophomore retreats, a junior soup-kitchen service retreat, a senior retreat, and Kairos for upperclassmen.
Catholic churches nearby
- Our Lady of Angels Roman Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 7312 4th Avenue
- Saint Anselm Roman Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 356 82nd Street
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church — 1.1 mi
- Saint Ephrems Catholic Church — 1.3 mi
- Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 9511 4th Avenue
- Saint Agatha Church — 1.7 mi · 702 48th Street, Brooklyn
Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.
Faith scorecard
Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.
Sacramental life
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Campus ministry lists school-wide Masses and class Masses among prayer opportunities, and the 2026-27 year opened with liturgies.)
Sources (2)
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Because of this, we have the following opportunities for prayer: Daily Morning Rosary LISTEN Night School-wide Masses School-Wide Prayer Services Religion Class Prayer services and Class Masses”
- Opening Week at 7100 Shore Road | Xaverian Newsxaverian.org/news-detail?pk=1431757&fromId=275298 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Earlier in September, the 2026-2027 school year kicked off with faith, tradition, and plenty of Clipper spirit! Opening liturgies brought our community together in faith”
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (The campus ministers list includes Rev. Ben Chavanne and Rev. Randy Nguyen, with Rev. Randy Nguyen titled Chaplain.)
Sources (1)
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Sarah Stiglianese Ryan Assistant Director of Campus Ministry; School Counselor (718) 836-7100 x123 Rev. Ben Chavanne Rev. Randy Nguyen Chaplain”
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Theology and curriculum
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religion 9, 10 and 11 are grade-level religion courses, and the 2026-27 course selection page lists Religion as a core course for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors; the Religion 9 description refers to a four-year program of religious education. Theology is taken in every grade 9-12. The Ryken special-education program lists Culture and Ethics courses for grades 9-11.)
Sources (2)
- Xaverian | Course Selections 2026-2027xaverian.org/academics/course-selections-2026-2027 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“For current freshmen and sophomores, the core courses include Religion, English, Social Studies, Math, Language, and Science. For current juniors, these include Religion, English, Social Studies, and Math.”
- Xaverian | Religionxaverian.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The freshman year essentially and integrally introduces the major themes for the full four-year program of religious education.”
“The freshman religion curriculum reflects the content of the Catechism of the Catholic Church by introducing students, both cognitively and affectively, to the most important themes of the Judeo-Christian religious tradition”
- Xaverian | Course Selections 2026-2027xaverian.org/academics/course-selections-2026-2027 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Philosophy of God is offered as a high school religion course.)
Sources (1)
- Xaverian | Religionxaverian.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“This course will introduce students to philosophy as a science and from there focus heavily on philosophers who aim to know the existence of God.”
- Xaverian | Religionxaverian.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Campus culture
90 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Retreat experiences are given to every student at least once a year: senior-led freshman and sophomore retreats with religion classes, a junior service retreat at CHIPS soup kitchen, and a December senior retreat. Kairos and XBSS retreats are optional.)
Sources (1)
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“There are retreat experiences given to every student at least once a year, with optional retreats for students who wish to further explore their faith.”
“Senior-Led Retreat - Theme: Finding God in the Ordinary Flow of Life - Each freshman, with his or her religion class, will go to Pouch Boy Scout Camp to participate in a senior-led retreat.”
“Senior-Led Retreat - Theme: Who is my neighbor? - Each sophomore, with their religion class, will go to Pouch Scout Camp in Staten Island, to participate in a senior-led retreat.”
“Every junior is expected to participate in a service retreat during his or her junior year. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6 members of the junior class, with a faculty member, volunteer a day of service at CHIPS soup kitchen.”
“Every senior is expected to participate in a faculty-led retreat in December at Pouch Scout Camp in Staten Island. This retreat, which is based on the Xaverian motto of “falling in love with the service of God”, helps prepare the senior class for their Senior Involvement, which every senior participates in during their second semester.”
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Campus ministry staffTwo or more (6 listed under Campus Ministers: a director, three assistant directors (one also a school counselor), and two priests.)
Sources (1)
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“John Dormer Director of Campus Ministry (718) 836-7100 x179 Patrick Drexler 05 Assistant Director of Campus Ministry (718) 836-7100 x843 Mary Scally Assistant Director of Campus Ministry 718-836-7100 x827”
“Sarah Stiglianese Ryan Assistant Director of Campus Ministry; School Counselor (718) 836-7100 x123 Rev. Ben Chavanne Rev. Randy Nguyen Chaplain”
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Clippers in Action, a student-led service club moderated by the Director of Campus Ministry. Seniors also lead the freshman and sophomore retreats as a retreat team.)
Sources (2)
- Clippers in Action Club | Xaverianxaverian.org/clippers-in-action-club · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Clippers in Action is a student-led organization where members come together to make their communities and the world a better place through service. In doing so, students grow as individuals and as leaders by answering the call to lead, summoning the courage to engage, and developing the heart to serve. Meets Wednesdays or Thursdays, as well as additional days of service. For more information about the Clippers in Action Club, contact the club moderator, Mr. Dormer at jdormer@xaverian.org.”
- Xaverian | Clubs & Activitiesxaverian.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“On this page, you will find descriptions of clubs that are running this school year.”
- Clippers in Action Club | Xaverianxaverian.org/clippers-in-action-club · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (A Daily Morning Rosary is listed among campus ministry prayer opportunities.)
Sources (1)
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Because of this, we have the following opportunities for prayer: Daily Morning Rosary LISTEN Night School-wide Masses School-Wide Prayer Services Religion Class Prayer services and Class Masses”
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Service and Catholic social teaching
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The sophomore Holocaust exhibit trip, a joint Religion/Social Studies/Campus Ministry project, includes the tenets of Catholic social teaching. Catholic Social Justice and Leadership is a senior religion option.)
Sources (2)
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Each sophomore, in a project that is a joint Religion/ Social Studies/Campus Ministry venture, tour the Holocaust Exhibit as a way of learning and exploring the history of WWII as well as discovering the tenets of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church.”
- Xaverian | Religionxaverian.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Within this course, students will study examples of leadership within and outside the Catholic tradition, theories of leadership, as well as look to develop their own leadership skills.”
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Junior service retreat at CHIPS soup kitchen, mission trips to Camden, NJ, St. Dominick's Outreach Center, and Sandwiches for the Homeless.)
Sources (1)
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Every junior is expected to participate in a service retreat during his or her junior year. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6 members of the junior class, with a faculty member, volunteer a day of service at CHIPS soup kitchen.”
“Mission trips allow students to travel to different parts of the country and the world to serve the needy. On these trips, our students will help with the construction and renovation of houses, visiting the sick and needy, and feed the hungry. Presently, our students volunteer in Camden, NJ.”
“In addition to the community service that students will complete on their own, Campus Ministry also provides opportunities for students to volunteer. Students can dedicate their time to the following activities: Big X Little X Freshman Orientation Freshmen Welcoming Community Night St. Dominick's Outreach Center The Christmas Cabaret Senior Involvement Sandwiches for the Homeless”
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
Strengths
- Every student has at least one retreat each year, with grade-level retreats for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors and optional Kairos retreats each semester.
Sources (1)
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“There are retreat experiences given to every student at least once a year, with optional retreats for students who wish to further explore their faith.”
“Senior-Led Retreat - Theme: Finding God in the Ordinary Flow of Life - Each freshman, with his or her religion class, will go to Pouch Boy Scout Camp to participate in a senior-led retreat.”
“Senior-Led Retreat - Theme: Who is my neighbor? - Each sophomore, with their religion class, will go to Pouch Scout Camp in Staten Island, to participate in a senior-led retreat.”
“Every junior is expected to participate in a service retreat during his or her junior year. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6 members of the junior class, with a faculty member, volunteer a day of service at CHIPS soup kitchen.”
“Every senior is expected to participate in a faculty-led retreat in December at Pouch Scout Camp in Staten Island. This retreat, which is based on the Xaverian motto of “falling in love with the service of God”, helps prepare the senior class for their Senior Involvement, which every senior participates in during their second semester.”
“The Kairos Retreat is a four-day/three-night retreat for upperclassmen, giving them an opportunity to explore their values and their relationship with God. There are two of these retreats: one in the first semester and one in the second semester.”
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Religion is a core course in each high school year, and the freshman course follows the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Sources (2)
- Xaverian | Course Selections 2026-2027xaverian.org/academics/course-selections-2026-2027 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“For current freshmen and sophomores, the core courses include Religion, English, Social Studies, Math, Language, and Science. For current juniors, these include Religion, English, Social Studies, and Math.”
- Xaverian | Religionxaverian.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The freshman year essentially and integrally introduces the major themes for the full four-year program of religious education.”
“The freshman religion curriculum reflects the content of the Catechism of the Catholic Church by introducing students, both cognitively and affectively, to the most important themes of the Judeo-Christian religious tradition”
- Xaverian | Course Selections 2026-2027xaverian.org/academics/course-selections-2026-2027 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Campus ministry lists a director, three assistant directors, and two priests, one titled chaplain.
Sources (1)
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“John Dormer Director of Campus Ministry (718) 836-7100 x179 Patrick Drexler 05 Assistant Director of Campus Ministry (718) 836-7100 x843 Mary Scally Assistant Director of Campus Ministry 718-836-7100 x827”
“Sarah Stiglianese Ryan Assistant Director of Campus Ministry; School Counselor (718) 836-7100 x123 Rev. Ben Chavanne Rev. Randy Nguyen Chaplain”
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Service is built into the program: every junior serves at a soup kitchen, every senior takes part in Senior Involvement, and campus ministry runs mission trips to Camden, NJ.
Sources (1)
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Every junior is expected to participate in a service retreat during his or her junior year. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6 members of the junior class, with a faculty member, volunteer a day of service at CHIPS soup kitchen.”
“Every senior is expected to participate in a faculty-led retreat in December at Pouch Scout Camp in Staten Island. This retreat, which is based on the Xaverian motto of “falling in love with the service of God”, helps prepare the senior class for their Senior Involvement, which every senior participates in during their second semester.”
“Mission trips allow students to travel to different parts of the country and the world to serve the needy. On these trips, our students will help with the construction and renovation of houses, visiting the sick and needy, and feed the hungry. Presently, our students volunteer in Camden, NJ.”
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Concerns
- A service requirement is stated for each marking period in Religion 9 and 10.
Sources (1)
- Xaverian | Religionxaverian.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Assisted by Campus Ministry, students will have a service requirement during each marking period.”
- Xaverian | Religionxaverian.org/academics/departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
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Campus ministry home
Campus Ministry, Xaverian High School
- Address: 7100 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY 11209
- Location: On campus
Source: xaverian.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, xaverian.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, xaverian.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026
Catholic clubs and student life
15 groups and regular activities · 5 on campus, 10 off campus
Faith formation 2
- Sophomore Holocaust exhibit tripOff campusJoint Religion/Social Studies/Campus Ministry visit to the Museum of Jewish Heritage, including the tenets of Catholic social teaching.
- LISTEN NightOn campusA campus ministry prayer evening listed among the school's prayer opportunities.
Retreats 5
- Freshman senior-led retreatOff campusEach freshman goes with his or her religion class to Pouch Boy Scout Camp for a senior-led retreat on finding God in ordinary life, with pre- and post-retreat visits; freshmen also have an orientation retreat at school.
- Sophomore senior-led retreatOff campusEach sophomore goes with his or her religion class to Pouch Scout Camp in Staten Island for a senior-led retreat on the Good Samaritan.
- Senior retreatOff campusDecemberFaculty-led retreat for every senior at Pouch Scout Camp in Staten Island on the Xaverian motto.
- Kairos RetreatOff campusOnce each semesterOptional four-day, three-night retreat for upperclassmen.
- XBSS Student Leadership RetreatOff campusAnnual five-day retreat for about 100 students from Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools, ending with a day of service; six Xaverian students are selected.
Service 6
- Junior service retreat at CHIPS soup kitchenOff campusTuesdays and ThursdaysEvery junior spends a day of service at CHIPS soup kitchen in Park Slope, packing food bags and preparing and serving meals.
- Senior InvolvementOff campusSecond semester of senior yearService program in which every senior participates.
- Mission trip to Camden, NJOff campusCampus ministry mission trip with housing repair, visiting the sick, and feeding the hungry.
- Campus ministry service opportunitiesOff campusVolunteer opportunities including St. Dominick's Outreach Center, Sandwiches for the Homeless, the Christmas Cabaret, Big X Little X freshman orientation, and the Freshmen Welcoming Community Night.
- Clippers in ActionOn campusWednesdays or Thursdays, plus days of serviceStudent-led service club moderated by the Director of Campus Ministry.
- Clippers CareOn campusClub for mental-health awareness and service to the school and local community, moderated by an assistant director of campus ministry.
Liturgy and prayer 2
- Daily Morning RosaryOn campusDaily, morningsA daily morning Rosary listed among campus ministry prayer opportunities.
- School-wide and class Masses and prayer servicesOn campusSchool-wide Masses and prayer services, and religion-class prayer services and class Masses; the year opens with liturgies.
Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.
Campus ministry
Sources (1)
- Xaverian | Campus Ministryxaverian.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“As a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School, we are centered in Christ and strive to create the time and space necessary for reflection, prayer, sharing of faith, and sacramental celebration.”
“John Dormer Director of Campus Ministry (718) 836-7100 x179 Patrick Drexler 05 Assistant Director of Campus Ministry (718) 836-7100 x843 Mary Scally Assistant Director of Campus Ministry 718-836-7100 x827”
“Sarah Stiglianese Ryan Assistant Director of Campus Ministry; School Counselor (718) 836-7100 x123 Rev. Ben Chavanne Rev. Randy Nguyen Chaplain”
“As a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School, we are centered in Christ and strive to create the time and space necessary for reflection, prayer, sharing of faith, and sacramental celebration.”
“John Dormer Director of Campus Ministry (718) 836-7100 x179 Patrick Drexler 05 Assistant Director of Campus Ministry (718) 836-7100 x843 Mary Scally Assistant Director of Campus Ministry 718-836-7100 x827”
“7100 Shore Road, Brooklyn, New York 11209 Phone: (718) 836-7100”
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.99%
- Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.18.4 to 1
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.
Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)
School facts
| Type | Parish school |
|---|---|
| Diocese | Diocese of Brooklyn, NY |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Students (all grades) | 1,688 |
| Students in grades 9–12 | 1,403 |
| Coed or single-sex | Coed |
| Student–teacher ratio | 18.4 to 1 |
| Graduates going to 4-year colleges | 99% |
| Setting | City |
Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.
Local Church
The Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: dioceseofbrooklyn.org, dioceseofbrooklyn.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
About this school’s data
- NCES school ID 00925933
- 7100 Shore Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11209
- (718) 759-5775
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- Is Xaverian High School a Catholic high school?
- Yes. Xaverian High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Its sponsor is Xaverian Brothers.
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