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Xavier High School

  • LocationCedar Rapids, IA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 593 students
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Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is part of Xavier Catholic Schools and the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Its faith life page lists a Friday 7:00 AM Mass in the chapel with all-day adoration on Fridays, prayer at the start of each class block, and a chaplain. Students take four years of theology, complete 45 hours of service for graduation, and may join a Respect Life Club.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Friday7:00 AMChapel · Each Friday unless denoted, per the Faith Life page.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Faith Life | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/faithlife-xhs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass each Friday at 7:00 am in the Chapel (unless denoted), with all-day Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays”
    Mass is celebrated each Friday at 7:00 AM in the chapel, with all-day Eucharistic adoration on Fridays.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Xavier High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church: 2.0 mi1Xavier High School Chapel and Campus Ministry: 0.2 miXavier High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 1350 Lyndhurst Drive, Hiawatha

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

67 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 yearA few times a year (School Masses are listed as occasional.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community System | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/communities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, communities come together for school Masses, service projects, pep rallies, faith formation, and other activities”
      School Masses are held through the year when the six school communities come together.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is listed as offered on campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/faithlife-xhs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation offered on campus”
      Reconciliation is offered on campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (All-day Eucharistic adoration is offered every Friday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/faithlife-xhs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass each Friday at 7:00 am in the Chapel (unless denoted), with all-day Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays”
      Mass is celebrated each Friday at 7:00 AM in the chapel, with all-day Eucharistic adoration on Fridays.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Jacob Dunne is listed as the XHS chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/faithlife-xhs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jacob Dunne XHS Chaplain 319-294-6635 ext. 389”
      Fr. Jacob Dunne is listed as the XHS chaplain.
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 program of studies requires 40 theology credits (four years of 10 credits).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Xavier High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/24796/documents/2026/7/XHS_Program_of_Studies_26-27.pdf?t=1785165398000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Starting with the 2024/25 school year, all students (including non-Catholics) are required to take four years of Theology.”
      Four years of theology are required of all students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (Theology course descriptions state they follow the USCCB curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Xavier High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/24796/documents/2026/7/XHS_Program_of_Studies_26-27.pdf?t=1785165398000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christ throughout life. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Curriculum.”
      Theology course descriptions state they follow the USCCB curriculum.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Philosophy of Theology, a senior elective, is offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Xavier High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/24796/documents/2026/7/XHS_Program_of_Studies_26-27.pdf?t=1785165398000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course will introduce students to western philosophy by having them read some of the best philosophers”
      Philosophy of Theology, a senior elective, introduces western philosophy.
  • 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 mission statement in the program of studies describes the academic curriculum as permeated with Catholic teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Xavier High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/24796/documents/2026/7/XHS_Program_of_Studies_26-27.pdf?t=1785165398000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “relevant academic curriculum that is permeated with Catholic teaching”
      The school's mission describes its academic curriculum as permeated with Catholic teaching.
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

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Kairos is a retreat for juniors.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Kairos | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/kairos · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In 2008 Xavier High School added the option of a four-day retreat model for their juniors.”
      Kairos is a four-day retreat for juniors.
    2. XCEED | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/xceed · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Xavier Catholic Extraordinary Encounter Day (XCEED) Conference is held every other year.”
      XCEED is held every other year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Fr. Jacob Dunne (chaplain) and Lilly Boenker (Campus Ministry) are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/faithlife-xhs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jacob Dunne XHS Chaplain 319-294-6635 ext. 389”
      Fr. Jacob Dunne is listed as the XHS chaplain.
      “Lilly Boenker Campus Ministry, Director of Liturgy and Small Group Ministry 319-294-6635 ext. 384”
      Lilly Boenker is listed in Campus Ministry as Director of Liturgy and Small Group Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Respect Life Club, Campus Ministry and Rosary Club are listed as clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs at Xavier | Xavier High Schoolxaviersaints.org/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Respect Life Club Michelle Gelaude”
      The Respect Life Club is a student club at Xavier.
      “Amanda Allard Campus Ministry”
      Campus Ministry is listed as a student club at Xavier.
      “Rosary Club Jody Esker”
      The Rosary Club is listed as a student club at Xavier.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Prayer is offered at the beginning of each class block on school days.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/faithlife-xhs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prayer is offered at the beginning of each class block during all school-days.”
      Prayer is offered at the beginning of each class block on school days.
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 (The published service requirement totals 45 hours over high school, recorded on transcripts.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sophomores: Parish Involvement (15 hours)”
      Sophomores complete 15 hours of parish involvement.
      “Juniors & Seniors: Community Involvement (15 hours each year)”
      Juniors and seniors complete 15 hours of community involvement each year.
      “Successful completion of 45 hours of service will be noted on student transcripts as required for graduation.”
      45 hours of service are required for graduation and noted on transcripts.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Called to be Saints, a senior theology elective, is oriented around the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Xavier High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/24796/documents/2026/7/XHS_Program_of_Studies_26-27.pdf?t=1785165398000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The course will be oriented around the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching”
      Called to be Saints, a senior theology elective, is oriented around the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Respect Life Club is listed as a student club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs at Xavier | Xavier High Schoolxaviersaints.org/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Respect Life Club Michelle Gelaude”
      The Respect Life Club is a student club at Xavier.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Adoration is offered all day every Friday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/faithlife-xhs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass each Friday at 7:00 am in the Chapel (unless denoted), with all-day Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays”
      Mass is celebrated each Friday at 7:00 AM in the chapel, with all-day Eucharistic adoration on Fridays.
  • Four years of theology are required of all students, and theology course descriptions state they follow the USCCB curriculum.
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Xavier High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/24796/documents/2026/7/XHS_Program_of_Studies_26-27.pdf?t=1785165398000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Starting with the 2024/25 school year, all students (including non-Catholics) are required to take four years of Theology.”
      Four years of theology are required of all students.
      “Christ throughout life. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Curriculum.”
      Theology course descriptions state they follow the USCCB curriculum.
  • Students complete 45 hours of service recorded on transcripts, including a senior course built on Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Successful completion of 45 hours of service will be noted on student transcripts as required for graduation.”
      45 hours of service are required for graduation and noted on transcripts.
    2. Program of Studies 2026-2027 | Xavier High Schoolfiles.ecatholic.com/24796/documents/2026/7/XHS_Program_of_Studies_26-27.pdf?t=1785165398000 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The course will be oriented around the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching”
      Called to be Saints, a senior theology elective, is oriented around the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching.

Concerns

  • The published Mass schedule lists Fridays only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/faithlife-xhs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass each Friday at 7:00 am in the Chapel (unless denoted), with all-day Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays”
      Mass is celebrated each Friday at 7:00 AM in the chapel, with all-day Eucharistic adoration on Fridays.
  • Reconciliation is listed as offered on campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/faithlife-xhs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation offered on campus”
      Reconciliation is offered on campus.
  • Retreats are for juniors (Kairos) and for all students every other year (XCEED).
    Sources (2)
    1. Kairos | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/kairos · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In 2008 Xavier High School added the option of a four-day retreat model for their juniors.”
      Kairos is a four-day retreat for juniors.
    2. XCEED | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/xceed · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Xavier Catholic Extraordinary Encounter Day (XCEED) Conference is held every other year.”
      XCEED is held every other year.

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Campus ministry home

Xavier High School Chapel and Campus Ministry

  • Address: 6300 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: dbqarch.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, crxcs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 8 location not published

Service 2

  • Called to be SaintsOff campus
    Senior elective, one or two semesters
    Senior theology elective built on Catholic Social Teaching, with volunteer work with downtown Cedar Rapids nonprofits.
    files.ecatholic.com, files.ecatholic.com
  • Service requirement
    Sophomores: 15 hours of parish involvement; juniors and seniors: 15 hours of community involvement each year.
    crxcs.org, crxcs.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Friday MassOn campus
    Fridays, 7:00 AM
    Weekly Friday Mass in the chapel unless otherwise noted.
    crxcs.org
  • Friday Eucharistic adoration
    Fridays, all day
    All-day Eucharistic adoration on Fridays.
    crxcs.org

Faith formation 2

  • Rosary Club
    Student club listed on the school's clubs page.
    xaviersaints.org
  • Community System houses
    Houses meet during the school week for prayer, faith formation and discussion.
    crxcs.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Respect Life Club
    Student pro-life club listed on the school's clubs page.
    xaviersaints.org
  • Campus Ministry club
    Campus Ministry student club listed on the school's clubs page.
    xaviersaints.org

Retreats 2

  • Kairos retreat (juniors)
    Four-day retreat for juniors.
    crxcs.org
  • XCEED Conference
    Every other year
    Faith development conference attended by all students.
    crxcs.org, crxcs.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 (2)
  1. Faith Life | Xavier Catholic Schoolscrxcs.org/faithlife-xhs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass each Friday at 7:00 am in the Chapel (unless denoted), with all-day Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays”
    Mass is celebrated each Friday at 7:00 AM in the chapel, with all-day Eucharistic adoration on Fridays.
    “Lilly Boenker Campus Ministry, Director of Liturgy and Small Group Ministry 319-294-6635 ext. 384”
    Lilly Boenker is listed in Campus Ministry as Director of Liturgy and Small Group Ministry.
    “Reconciliation offered on campus”
    Reconciliation is offered on campus.
  2. School Finder | Archdiocese of Dubuquedbqarch.org/schoolfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “6300 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52411”
    Xavier High School's address is 6300 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: 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.
68 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.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.5 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Dubuque, IA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)593
Students in grades 9–12593
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
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

Archdiocese of Dubuque

The Most Reverend Thomas Zinkula, Archbishop of Dubuque

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

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

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