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Catholic high school

Xavier College Preparatory

  • LocationPhoenix, AZ
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,123 students
  • SponsorDiocese of Phoenix

All-female

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Xavier College Preparatory is a Catholic all-girls college preparatory high school of the Diocese of Phoenix, in Phoenix, Arizona. An all-school Mass is held each month, Mass is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings in the Chapel of Our Lady, and confession and Eucharistic adoration are offered every week. Students take theology in all four years and complete 50 hours of Christian service; each class has an annual Prayer Day, and the four-day Kairos retreat is open to juniors and seniors.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday7:00 AMChapel of Our Lady · Optional student Mass during the school year.

Confession 1

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday7:30 AM–7:50 AMChapel of Our Lady · Before school during the school year.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Mass Schedulexcp.org/spirituality/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “All-school liturgies are celebrated once a month and students may also attend optional daily Mass (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) at 7am in the Chapel of Our Lady.”
    All-school liturgies are monthly; optional Mass is Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 a.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady.
  2. Our Catholic Identityxcp.org/spirituality/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Additionally, we have confessions available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday before school from 7:30 AM until 7:50 AM in the Chapel of Our Lady.”
    Confession is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30-7:50 a.m., in the Chapel of Our Lady.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Xavier College Preparatory, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miChapel of Our Lady: 0.0 mi1Brophy Chapel: 0.3 mi2Chapel: 0.3 mi3Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 0.3 mi4Polish Pastoral Mission: 1.9 mi5St. Gregory Catholic Church: 2.1 mi6Campus Ministry and the Chapel of Our Lady, Xavier College Preparatory: 0.1 miXavier College Preparatory (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Chapel of Our Lady — 0.0 mi
  2. Brophy Chapel — 0.3 mi
  3. Chapel — 0.3 mi
  4. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 4715 North Central Avenue, Phoenix
  5. Polish Pastoral Mission — 1.9 mi · 6530 North 7th Street, Phoenix
  6. St. Gregory Catholic Church — 2.1 mi

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.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

65 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (An all-school Mass is celebrated once a month in the gym; the bell schedule includes an All School Mass schedule.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Our Catholic Identityxcp.org/spirituality/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “each month as a Xavier community we have an all-school Mass. We gather in the gym with our beautiful mural”
      An all-school Mass is held each month in the gym.
    2. Mass Schedulexcp.org/spirituality/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All-school liturgies are celebrated once a month and students may also attend optional daily Mass (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) at 7am in the Chapel of Our Lady.”
      All-school liturgies are monthly; optional Mass is Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 a.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady.
    3. Bell Schedulexcp.org/student-life/bell-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass: 8:50am – 9:50am, All School Mass”
      The bell schedule includes an All School Mass schedule.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (Optional Mass is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 a.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady (the school calls it 'daily Mass'), not every weekday.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Catholic Identityxcp.org/spirituality/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Additionally on Monday, Wednesday and Friday the Holy Mass is offered in the Chapel of Our Lady. This is highly encouraged and opened to all students, faculty, staff, and families.”
      Mass is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Chapel of Our Lady, open to all students.
    2. Mass Schedulexcp.org/spirituality/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All-school liturgies are celebrated once a month and students may also attend optional daily Mass (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) at 7am in the Chapel of Our Lady.”
      All-school liturgies are monthly; optional Mass is Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 a.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30-7:50 a.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady and during Tuesday lunch adoration; school-wide Penance Services are held before Christmas and Easter (Reconciliation Days December 3, 2026 and February 23, 2027).)
    Sources (3)
    1. Our Catholic Identityxcp.org/spirituality/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Additionally, we have confessions available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday before school from 7:30 AM until 7:50 AM in the Chapel of Our Lady.”
      Confession is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30-7:50 a.m., in the Chapel of Our Lady.
      “Twice a year, to help prepare ourselves for Christmas and Easter respectively, as whole community in our school-wide Penance Service”
      School-wide Penance Services are held twice a year, before Christmas and Easter.
    2. Scripture & Prayerxcp.org/spirituality/scripture-and-prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Every Tuesday during the lunch period, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available for all students and staff to stop in and spend some time with the Lord. Confession is also available during this time.”
      Adoration and confession are available every Tuesday at lunch.
    3. Mass Schedulexcp.org/spirituality/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Reconciliation Days December 3, 2026 February 23, 2027”
      Reconciliation Days are scheduled for December 3, 2026 and February 23, 2027.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration every Tuesday during lunch and a day-long exposition of the Blessed Sacrament once a month; students also attend adoration as part of theology class.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Catholic Identityxcp.org/spirituality/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Once a month we have a day-long exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Also, students attend Adoration as part of their Theology class or during break or lunch.”
      The Blessed Sacrament is exposed all day once a month; students attend adoration with theology classes or at break or lunch.
    2. Scripture & Prayerxcp.org/spirituality/scripture-and-prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Every Tuesday during the lunch period, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available for all students and staff to stop in and spend some time with the Lord. Confession is also available during this time.”
      Adoration and confession are available every Tuesday at lunch.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is offered three weekdays and confession three mornings a week.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Catholic Identityxcp.org/spirituality/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Additionally on Monday, Wednesday and Friday the Holy Mass is offered in the Chapel of Our Lady. This is highly encouraged and opened to all students, faculty, staff, and families.”
      Mass is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Chapel of Our Lady, open to all students.
      “Additionally, we have confessions available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday before school from 7:30 AM until 7:50 AM in the Chapel of Our Lady.”
      Confession is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30-7:50 a.m., in the Chapel of Our Lady.
    2. Mass Schedulexcp.org/spirituality/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All-school liturgies are celebrated once a month and students may also attend optional daily Mass (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) at 7am in the Chapel of Our Lady.”
      All-school liturgies are monthly; optional Mass is Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 a.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The class requirements by grade list Theology I (grade 9), Theology II (grade 10), Theology III (grade 11) and Theology IV (grade 12). The theology courses are listed as year-long grade requirements (only Computer Programming Essentials is marked one semester), and Theology III is graded through at least the third quarter; four years, theology in every grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Classesxcp.org/academics/classes · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshwomen Theology I Fine Arts Mathematics”
      Freshmen take Theology I.
      “Sophomore Theology II Biology”
      Sophomores take Theology II.
      “Junior Theology III Chemistry”
      Juniors take Theology III.
      “Senior Theology IV AP® English Literature and Composition”
      Seniors take Theology IV.
      “Computer Programming Essentials (one semester required)”
      Only computer programming is marked as a one-semester requirement in the class requirements by grade.
    2. Christian Servicexcp.org/spirituality/christian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students who have not reported fifty hours by the end of Third Quarter Junior year will receive an “Incomplete” grade for Theology III.”
      Theology III is graded through at least the third quarter of junior year, and the service requirement is tied to it.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The Catholic identity statement says Christ is the unseen but ever present teacher in the school's classes; the school describes itself as a model school for STREAM (science, technology, religion, engineering, art and math) education.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Our Catholic Identityxcp.org/spirituality/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Be it known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this school. He is the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes.”
      The school's Catholic identity statement presents Christ as the teacher in all its classes.
    2. STREAMxcp.org/student-life/stream · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Xavier is a model school for science, technology, religion, engineering, art and math (S.T.R.E.A.M) education for young women of faith pursuing excellence.”
      Xavier presents religion as part of its STREAM education model.
    3. Theologyxcp.org/academics/departments/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The mission of the Theology Department at Xavier College Preparatory is to assist our students in integrating a systematic knowledge of the Catholic faith with their life experiences.”
      The theology department aims to help students integrate systematic knowledge of the Catholic faith with their lives.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each class takes a day off from school for a Prayer Day of community-building and learning about the Lord and the Faith (2026-27: seniors Aug. 28, juniors Nov. 6, sophomores Feb. 19, freshmen Mar. 19); seniors have two, at Mount Claret Retreat Center. The four-day Kairos retreat (by application, four times a year) is open to juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Scripture & Prayerxcp.org/spirituality/scripture-and-prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Xavier has the beautiful tradition of having each class take a day off from school to spend on community-building and learning about the Lord and our Faith right on Xavier's campus.”
      Each class takes a day off from school for community-building and faith formation on campus.
      “Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors have one Prayer Day a year, and Seniors have two; one each semester, at Mount Claret Retreat Center.”
      Freshmen, sophomores and juniors have one Prayer Day a year; seniors have two at Mount Claret Retreat Center.
    2. Mass Schedulexcp.org/spirituality/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Prayer Days Seniors | August 28, 2026 Juniors | November 6, 2026 Sophomores | February 19, 2027 Frosh | March 19, 2027”
      2026-27 Prayer Days are scheduled for seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen.
    3. Retreatsxcp.org/spirituality/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kairos, a popular and life-changing retreat for high school students is held 4 times a year. Offered as a Capstone experience, Kairos enables juniors and seniors time to strengthen their relationship with Christ.”
      Kairos is held four times a year for juniors and seniors.
      “Students apply to attend the 4-day retreat at Mt. Claret Retreat Center at the base of Camelback Mountain.”
      Students apply for the four-day Kairos retreat at Mt. Claret Retreat Center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The theology faculty list names Kaiti-Lynn Beazley and Danielle Lambert with Campus Ministry roles, Sr. Theresa Trang, LHC with the Chapel of Our Lady and Kairos, and Gina Iker as Christian Service Coordinator (4 counted; all also teach theology).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theologyxcp.org/academics/departments/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kaiti-Lynn Beazley 17 Theology Teacher | Campus Ministry | GatorLink Moderator | Liturgical Set-Up | Xavier Young Vincentians”
      Kaiti-Lynn Beazley is a theology teacher with a Campus Ministry role.
      “Danielle Lambert 09 Theology Teacher | Campus Ministry | Curriculum Council Member | Kairos Retreat Coordinator | Liturgy Team | Liturgical Set-Up”
      Danielle Lambert is a theology teacher with Campus Ministry and Kairos Retreat Coordinator roles.
      “Sr. Theresa Trang, LHC Theology Teacher | Chapel of Our Lady | Kairos Retreat Moderator | Liturgical Set-Up”
      Sr. Theresa Trang, LHC serves the Chapel of Our Lady and moderates Kairos.
      “Gina Iker 97 Theology Teacher | Christian Service Coordinator/Safe Environment | Office of Orientation & Inclusion | Xavier Respect Life Club Moderator”
      Gina Iker is a theology teacher, Christian Service Coordinator and Respect Life Club moderator.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Students for Social Action (Catholic social teaching), Xavier Respect Life Club, Xavier Young Vincentians (St. Vincent de Paul Society), Liturgical Music Club, and a weekly lunchtime Bible study.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubsxcp.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students for Social Action The club studies and shares the wisdom of Catholic social teaching, and takes other actions at Xavier and beyond that advances that wisdom and its practices for peace and justice.”
      Students for Social Action studies Catholic social teaching and acts for peace and justice.
      “Xavier Respect Life Club”
      A Respect Life Club is listed among student clubs.
      “Xavier Young Vincentians Serving those in need in our community through the St. Vincent de Paul Society”
      Xavier Young Vincentians serve people in need through the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
      “Liturgical Music Club”
      A Liturgical Music Club is listed among student clubs.
    2. Scripture & Prayerxcp.org/spirituality/scripture-and-prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “a weekly Bible study is offered during lunch to all grade levels. These usually last several weeks, and anyone and everyone may participate.”
      A weekly lunchtime Bible study is offered to all grades.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily life begins with student-led morning prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedulexcp.org/spirituality/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As a Catholic School, daily life at Xavier begins with morning prayer, led by students.”
      Each school day begins with student-led morning prayer.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (50 hours of Christian service are required to graduate, due by March 1 of junior year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Servicexcp.org/spirituality/christian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are required to complete 50 hours of community service prior to completion of their junior year.”
      Students must complete 50 hours of community service by the end of junior year.
      “Fifty hours are required in order to graduate from Xavier.”
      Fifty service hours are required to graduate.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Xavier Respect Life Club is listed among student clubs and is moderated by theology teachers.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubsxcp.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Xavier Respect Life Club”
      A Respect Life Club is listed among student clubs.
    2. Theologyxcp.org/academics/departments/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Gavin Ahern Theology Teacher | Xavier Young Vincentians Moderator | Xavier Respect Life Club Moderator”
      Theology teacher Gavin Ahern moderates the Young Vincentians and the Respect Life Club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Students for Social Action (Catholic social teaching, peace and justice) and the Xavier Young Vincentians (St. Vincent de Paul Society).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubsxcp.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students for Social Action The club studies and shares the wisdom of Catholic social teaching, and takes other actions at Xavier and beyond that advances that wisdom and its practices for peace and justice.”
      Students for Social Action studies Catholic social teaching and acts for peace and justice.
      “Xavier Young Vincentians Serving those in need in our community through the St. Vincent de Paul Society”
      Xavier Young Vincentians serve people in need through the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • An all-school Mass is held monthly, and Mass is offered three weekday mornings in the Chapel of Our Lady.
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Catholic Identityxcp.org/spirituality/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “each month as a Xavier community we have an all-school Mass. We gather in the gym with our beautiful mural”
      An all-school Mass is held each month in the gym.
    2. Mass Schedulexcp.org/spirituality/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All-school liturgies are celebrated once a month and students may also attend optional daily Mass (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) at 7am in the Chapel of Our Lady.”
      All-school liturgies are monthly; optional Mass is Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 a.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady.
  • Confession is offered four days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday before school and Tuesday at lunch), and adoration is offered weekly with a monthly day-long exposition.
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Catholic Identityxcp.org/spirituality/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Additionally, we have confessions available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday before school from 7:30 AM until 7:50 AM in the Chapel of Our Lady.”
      Confession is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30-7:50 a.m., in the Chapel of Our Lady.
      “Once a month we have a day-long exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Also, students attend Adoration as part of their Theology class or during break or lunch.”
      The Blessed Sacrament is exposed all day once a month; students attend adoration with theology classes or at break or lunch.
    2. Scripture & Prayerxcp.org/spirituality/scripture-and-prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Every Tuesday during the lunch period, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available for all students and staff to stop in and spend some time with the Lord. Confession is also available during this time.”
      Adoration and confession are available every Tuesday at lunch.
  • Theology is required in all four years (Theology I-IV).
    Sources (1)
    1. Classesxcp.org/academics/classes · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshwomen Theology I Fine Arts Mathematics”
      Freshmen take Theology I.
      “Sophomore Theology II Biology”
      Sophomores take Theology II.
      “Junior Theology III Chemistry”
      Juniors take Theology III.
      “Senior Theology IV AP® English Literature and Composition”
      Seniors take Theology IV.
  • Fifty hours of Christian service are required to graduate, with reflections written in theology classes.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Servicexcp.org/spirituality/christian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fifty hours are required in order to graduate from Xavier.”
      Fifty service hours are required to graduate.
      “students will produce meaningful written reflections about their individual Christian Service experiences in the context of their Theology classes in the areas of Stewardship and the Corporeal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.”
      Students write reflections on their service in theology classes.

Concerns

  • Kairos, the only multi-day retreat, is by application for juniors and seniors; other grades have a one-day Prayer Day each year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreatsxcp.org/spirituality/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kairos, a popular and life-changing retreat for high school students is held 4 times a year. Offered as a Capstone experience, Kairos enables juniors and seniors time to strengthen their relationship with Christ.”
      Kairos is held four times a year for juniors and seniors.
      “Students apply to attend the 4-day retreat at Mt. Claret Retreat Center at the base of Camelback Mountain.”
      Students apply for the four-day Kairos retreat at Mt. Claret Retreat Center.
    2. Scripture & Prayerxcp.org/spirituality/scripture-and-prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors have one Prayer Day a year, and Seniors have two; one each semester, at Mount Claret Retreat Center.”
      Freshmen, sophomores and juniors have one Prayer Day a year; seniors have two at Mount Claret Retreat Center.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and the Chapel of Our Lady, Xavier College Preparatory

  • Address: 4710 N Fifth Street, Phoenix, AZ 85012
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Chapel of Our Lady

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Source: xcp.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, xcp.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, xcp.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

15 groups and regular activities · 11 on campus, 4 off campus

Other 1

  • Lourdes pilgrimageOff campus
    Easter vacation each year
    Pilgrimage for students, parents, alumnae and faculty including the Easter Triduum at Lourdes.
    xcp.org, xcp.org, xcp.org

Retreats 2

  • KairosOff campus
    Four times a year (2025-26 dates are the newest posted)
    Four-day retreat for juniors and seniors at Mt. Claret Retreat Center, led by student leaders with adult guides; students apply.
    xcp.org, xcp.org, xcp.org
  • Class Prayer DaysOn campus
    Seniors Aug. 28, 2026; juniors Nov. 6, 2026; sophomores Feb. 19, 2027; freshmen Mar. 19, 2027
    Each class takes a day off from school for community-building and learning about the faith; seniors have two Prayer Days, at Mount Claret Retreat Center.
    xcp.org, xcp.org, xcp.org

Service 2

  • Xavier Young VincentiansOff campus
    Club serving people in need through the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
    xcp.org
  • Christian Service ProgramOff campus
    50 hours due by March 1 of junior year
    Required service with non-profit organizations through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, approved by the theology department, with written reflections in theology classes.
    xcp.org, xcp.org, xcp.org, xcp.org

Clubs and groups 3

  • Weekly Bible studyOn campus
    Weekly at lunch
    Bible study open to all grade levels, usually running for several weeks.
    xcp.org
  • Xavier Respect Life ClubOn campus
    Pro-life student club moderated by theology teachers.
    xcp.org, xcp.org, xcp.org
  • Students for Social ActionOn campus
    Club that studies and shares Catholic social teaching and acts for peace and justice.
    xcp.org

Liturgy and prayer 7

  • Monthly all-school MassOn campus
    Once a month
    The whole school gathers for Mass in the gym; parents are welcome.
    xcp.org, xcp.org
  • Weekday MassOn campus
    Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7 a.m.
    Optional Mass in the Chapel of Our Lady, open to students, faculty, staff and families.
    xcp.org, xcp.org
  • Student-led morning prayerOn campus
    Each school day
    Each school day begins with morning prayer led by students.
    xcp.org
  • Tuesday adoration and confessionOn campus
    Tuesdays during lunch
    Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for students and staff, with confession available.
    xcp.org
  • Monthly day-long exposition of the Blessed SacramentOn campus
    Once a month
    The Blessed Sacrament is exposed all day so classes can visit and pray; students also attend adoration with theology classes.
    xcp.org
  • School-wide Penance Services (Reconciliation Days)On campus
    December 3, 2026 and February 23, 2027
    Two school-wide penance services a year, before Christmas and Easter.
    xcp.org, xcp.org
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  • Liturgical Music ClubOn campus
    Student club listed in the club directory.
    xcp.org

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 (3)
  1. Our Catholic Identityxcp.org/spirituality/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Additionally on Monday, Wednesday and Friday the Holy Mass is offered in the Chapel of Our Lady. This is highly encouraged and opened to all students, faculty, staff, and families.”
    Mass is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Chapel of Our Lady, open to all students.
    “Additionally on Monday, Wednesday and Friday the Holy Mass is offered in the Chapel of Our Lady. This is highly encouraged and opened to all students, faculty, staff, and families.”
    Mass is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Chapel of Our Lady, open to all students.
  2. Theologyxcp.org/academics/departments/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Kaiti-Lynn Beazley 17 Theology Teacher | Campus Ministry | GatorLink Moderator | Liturgical Set-Up | Xavier Young Vincentians”
    Kaiti-Lynn Beazley is a theology teacher with a Campus Ministry role.
    “Danielle Lambert 09 Theology Teacher | Campus Ministry | Curriculum Council Member | Kairos Retreat Coordinator | Liturgy Team | Liturgical Set-Up”
    Danielle Lambert is a theology teacher with Campus Ministry and Kairos Retreat Coordinator roles.
    “Location & Contact 4710 N Fifth Street Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 277-3772”
    The school is at 4710 N Fifth Street, Phoenix, AZ 85012; main phone 277-3772.
  3. Why Xavierxcp.org/why-xavier/why-xavier · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “In 2008 the Legacy of Leadership Capital Campaign led to the construction of the Chapel of Our Lady”
    The Chapel of Our Lady is on the Xavier campus.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
85 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

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.14.4 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, AZ
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,123
Students in grades 9–121,123
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio14.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
SettingCity

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

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

The Most Reverend John P. Dolan, Bishop of Phoenix

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral

Source: dphx.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

About this school’s data

Questions families ask

Is Xavier College Preparatory a Catholic high school?
Yes. Xavier College Preparatory is a Catholic high school in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Its sponsor is Diocese of Phoenix.
What is Xavier College Preparatory’s Compass Score?
90 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Xavier College Preparatory?
Mass is listed at Chapel of Our Lady. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Xavier College Preparatory Compass Recommended?
Yes. Xavier College Preparatory meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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