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Xavier High School: Xavier High School - Manhattan (49052298482)
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Xavier High School

  • LocationNew York, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 924 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)

All-male

Official website

Xavier High School is a Catholic Jesuit college preparatory school for young men at 30 West 16th Street in New York City, founded in 1847. Each grade has a retreat, and graduation requires completion of a Christian Service Program of at least 72 hours. The religious life pages describe daily liturgy, regular reconciliation services and all-school Masses at the neighboring Church of St. Francis Xavier.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Xavier High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miChurch of Saint Francis Xavier: 0.0 mi1Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 0.5 mi2Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Bernard: 0.5 mi3Generoso Pope Catholic Center at New York University: 0.6 mi4Saint Mary's Church: 0.6 mi5Church of the Epiphany: 0.7 mi6Religious Life and Campus Ministry, Xavier High School (with the neighboring Church of St. Francis Xavier): 0.1 miXavier High School (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Church of Saint Francis Xavier — 0.0 mi · 36 West 16th Street
  2. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 365 6th Avenue, New York
  3. Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Bernard — 0.5 mi · West 14th Street
  4. Generoso Pope Catholic Center at New York University — 0.6 mi
  5. Saint Mary's Church — 0.6 mi
  6. Church of the Epiphany — 0.7 mi · 239 East 21st Street, New York

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

55 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 (The Xavier Traditions page describes a Thanksgiving Mass for the community, a Christmas Mass and a Baccalaureate Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Xavier Traditions | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/student-life/xavier-traditions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On the Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, the community gathers for Mass”
      The community gathers for a Thanksgiving Mass each year.
      “a day the community gathers to participate in a beautiful Mass in the Church of Saint Francis Xavier”
      The community gathers for a Christmas Mass at the Church of St. Francis Xavier.
      “Each year, members of Xavier’s graduating class, their families, and the entire faculty and staff gather for a pre-Commencement Mass”
      A Baccalaureate Mass is held each year for the graduating class.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily liturgy is offered; liturgies are Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Life Overview | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/religious-life/spiritual-life-overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily liturgy and prayer, numerous retreat and service opportunities, and regular reconciliation services give students the chance to examine God's movement in their lives”
      The school describes daily liturgy and prayer and regular reconciliation services for students.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Life Overview | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/religious-life/spiritual-life-overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily liturgy and prayer, numerous retreat and service opportunities, and regular reconciliation services give students the chance to examine God's movement in their lives”
      The school describes daily liturgy and prayer and regular reconciliation services for students.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Fr. Ken Boller, S.J. is listed on the faculty and staff directory as 'Chaplain for Alumni, Assistant to the President'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/about-us/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Ken Boller, S.J. Titles: Chaplain for Alumni, Assistant to the President”
      Fr. Ken Boller, S.J. is listed as Chaplain for Alumni and Assistant to the President.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The curriculum list includes 'Philosophy and Christian Thought' and 'World Religions' courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Curriculum | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/academics/our-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Philosophy and Christian Thought”
      A course titled Philosophy and Christian Thought is listed in the curriculum.
  • 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.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

70 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshmen attend the Via Dei retreat, sophomores are required to attend Montserrat, juniors are encouraged to attend Kairos, and seniors choose from four retreats. Every grade has a retreat offered; the junior Kairos is voluntary.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/religious-life/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Incoming freshmen participate in the Via Dei retreat, introducing students to our Ignatian charism and welcoming them into our community of faith. Sophomores are required to attend the Montserrat retreat with their advisement group. Juniors are encouraged to participate in a Kairos retreat. And seniors can choose from one of four retreat options offered throughout their final year at Xavier.”
      Each grade has a retreat: freshmen Via Dei, sophomores Montserrat, juniors Kairos, seniors a choice of four.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (The directory lists one Campus Minister for Ignatian Service. Other ministry staff may exist.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/about-us/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Marc Alibrandi Titles: Campus Minister for Ignatian Service, Religion Teacher”
      Marc Alibrandi is listed as Campus Minister for Ignatian Service.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNone (The official clubs and activities list (more than 75 options) includes no Catholic or faith-based student group. The list is official and complete.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “With more than 75 options from which to choose, students are able to pursue their individual interests, develop their diverse talents, and remain open to growth”
      The official clubs list (over 75 options) shows no faith-based student group.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The religious life page says 'Daily liturgy and prayer' is part of student life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Life Overview | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/religious-life/spiritual-life-overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily liturgy and prayer, numerous retreat and service opportunities, and regular reconciliation services give students the chance to examine God's movement in their lives”
      The school describes daily liturgy and prayer and regular reconciliation services for students.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required service: sophomores 10 hours, juniors 15 hours, seniors 72 hours. Total 97 hours, which is 40 or more over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/religious-life/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Your service project must be supervised, involve direct work with others, and involve your personal commitment to at least two service days and a minimum of 10 hours of your time.”
      Sophomores must complete at least 10 hours of service.
      “You must complete a minimum of 15 hours of service split over at least two days.”
      Juniors must complete at least 15 hours of service.
      “Successful completion of the Christian Service Program is a requirement for graduation from Xavier. To complete the program successfully, a student must work at least 72 required hours”
      Seniors must complete at least 72 required service hours 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.
  • 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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Companions of St. Francis Xavier Service and Immersion Program (CFX) sends students on service trips, including to Tijuana, Mexico.)
    Sources (1)
    1. CFX | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/religious-life/cfx · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Companions of St. Francis Xavier Service and Immersion Program is a longstanding Xavier tradition”
      The CFX Service and Immersion Program sends students on service trips.
      “Juniors' CFX is a trip through Esperanza International outside of Tijuana, Mexico.”
      The junior CFX trip is to Tijuana, Mexico.

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

Strengths

  • Each grade from freshman to senior has a retreat, with the sophomore Montserrat retreat required.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/religious-life/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Incoming freshmen participate in the Via Dei retreat, introducing students to our Ignatian charism and welcoming them into our community of faith. Sophomores are required to attend the Montserrat retreat with their advisement group. Juniors are encouraged to participate in a Kairos retreat. And seniors can choose from one of four retreat options offered throughout their final year at Xavier.”
      Each grade has a retreat: freshmen Via Dei, sophomores Montserrat, juniors Kairos, seniors a choice of four.
  • A service requirement for graduation totals at least 97 hours across the sophomore, junior and senior years: 10, 15 and 72 hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/religious-life/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Your service project must be supervised, involve direct work with others, and involve your personal commitment to at least two service days and a minimum of 10 hours of your time.”
      Sophomores must complete at least 10 hours of service.
      “You must complete a minimum of 15 hours of service split over at least two days.”
      Juniors must complete at least 15 hours of service.
      “Successful completion of the Christian Service Program is a requirement for graduation from Xavier. To complete the program successfully, a student must work at least 72 required hours”
      Seniors must complete at least 72 required service hours to graduate.
  • The Companions of St. Francis Xavier program sends students on service and immersion trips.
    Sources (1)
    1. CFX | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/religious-life/cfx · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Companions of St. Francis Xavier Service and Immersion Program is a longstanding Xavier tradition”
      The CFX Service and Immersion Program sends students on service trips.
      “Juniors' CFX is a trip through Esperanza International outside of Tijuana, Mexico.”
      The junior CFX trip is to Tijuana, Mexico.

Concerns

  • The public pages state no theology or religion requirement in years for graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Curriculum | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/academics/our-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Philosophy and Christian Thought”
      A course titled Philosophy and Christian Thought is listed in the curriculum.
  • The only named priest on the staff directory is listed as chaplain for alumni rather than for students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/about-us/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Ken Boller, S.J. Titles: Chaplain for Alumni, Assistant to the President”
      Fr. Ken Boller, S.J. is listed as Chaplain for Alumni and Assistant to the President.

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Campus ministry home

Religious Life and Campus Ministry, Xavier High School (with the neighboring Church of St. Francis Xavier)

  • Address: 30 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 4 off campus, 3 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-school Masses at the Church of St. Francis XavierOff campus
    Thanksgiving, Christmas, Baccalaureate and other occasions
    All-school Masses are celebrated at the neighboring Church of St. Francis Xavier; the Xavier Traditions page describes Thanksgiving, Christmas and Baccalaureate Masses.
    xavierhs.org, xavierhs.org, xavierhs.org, xavierhs.org

Retreats 4

  • Montserrat retreat (sophomores)Off campus
    Sophomore year
    Required sophomore retreat with a homeroom advisement group, held at Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown, New Jersey.
    xavierhs.org, xavierhs.org
  • Kairos retreat (juniors)Off campus
    Junior year, four days
    Voluntary four-day junior retreat at Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown, New Jersey; the cost is $450 with a $225 parent contribution, and financial aid is available.
    xavierhs.org, xavierhs.org, xavierhs.org
  • Via Dei retreat (freshmen)
    Freshman year
    A full-day retreat for the freshman class, led by senior retreat leaders, homeroom advisors and administrators.
    xavierhs.org
  • Senior retreats (Magis, Wilderness, Silent)
    Senior year
    Seniors choose from four retreat options, including the Magis, Wilderness and Silent retreats.
    xavierhs.org

Service 2

  • Companions of St. Francis Xavier (CFX) Service and Immersion ProgramOff campus
    Summers
    Service and immersion trips: freshmen to CFX Maryland, sophomores to CFX Pine Ridge, juniors to Tijuana, Mexico, seniors to the Dominican Republic.
    xavierhs.org, xavierhs.org
  • Christian Service Program
    Sophomore, junior and senior years
    Required service program with supervised placements, reflection groups and minimum hours: 10 (sophomores), 15 (juniors), 72 (seniors).
    xavierhs.org, xavierhs.org, xavierhs.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. Faculty & Staff Directory | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/about-us/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Marc Alibrandi Titles: Campus Minister for Ignatian Service, Religion Teacher”
    Marc Alibrandi is listed as Campus Minister for Ignatian Service.
  2. Religious Life Overview | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org/religious-life/spiritual-life-overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily liturgy and prayer, numerous retreat and service opportunities, and regular reconciliation services give students the chance to examine God's movement in their lives”
    The school describes daily liturgy and prayer and regular reconciliation services for students.
    “Daily liturgy and prayer, numerous retreat and service opportunities, and regular reconciliation services give students the chance to examine God's movement in their lives”
    The school describes daily liturgy and prayer and regular reconciliation services for students.
    “We are grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Church of St. Francis Xavier—our next-door neighbor and one of Manhattan’s most beautiful churches—where we celebrate all-school Masses and alumni liturgies alike.”
    All-school Masses are celebrated at the Church of St. Francis Xavier, next door to the school.
  3. Home | Xavier High Schoolxavierhs.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “30 West 16th Street New York NY 10011”
    The school's published address is 30 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
86 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.13.7 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of New York, NY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)924
Students in grades 9–12924
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio13.7 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

Archdiocese of New York

The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, Archbishop of New York

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

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Yes. Xavier High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of New York. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

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