St. Xavier High School

What St. Xavier High School does

St. Xavier High School is a private Catholic Jesuit college-preparatory high school located at 600 W. North Bend Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1831 and operated as a nonprofit under the governance of its own Board of Trustees and affiliation with the Society of Jesus and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The school serves approximately 1,415 male students in grades 9 through 12 as of August 2025, with a 139-member faculty and a stated mission to form 'Men for Others' through rigorous college preparation, Ignatian spirituality, and service. Academics are anchored by 20+ Advanced Placement courses (95% AP exam pass rate), College Credit Plus dual enrollment with the University of Cincinnati, comprehensive college advising, and tiered academic support services for learners with IEP/504 plans.

The product surface is layered beyond core academics. The Leo H. Gerbus '53 Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation runs student-operated businesses (Bomber Brew, Bean Machine), pitch competitions including the regional X Squared High School Pitch Competition, and the Blue Line Launchpad alumni mentor network. Career ConneXions engages 1,500+ students, parents, and alumni via internships, mentorship, and job shadows. The Global Education Program supports a Global Scholars track and virtual exchanges through the Jesuit global network. Faith and Ministries runs campus ministry, retreats, service trips, and the Grotto of the Holy Companions. Athletics spans 12 OHSAA sports plus 5 club sports across 49 teams, with 85%+ student participation. Technology infrastructure includes a managed 1:1 Dynabook X-45W-M device program with MDM, free Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Creative Suite, classroom SmartBoards, and digital language labs.

The revenue model is tuition-centric (subscription/recurring) with ancillary streams: AP exam fees ($103/exam with late and self-study surcharges), summer camp/course fees (e.g., $400 OC/IP, $195 HSPT prep), Dynabook device pass-through sales, and fundraising through Athletic Boosters, Mothers' Club, Music Boosters, and Parents Across Cultures. $15.3M+ in annual student assistance plus EdChoice, Jon Peterson, and Autism Scholarship participation indicate a deliberate affordability policy. St. Xavier 200, a five-pillar strategic plan, governs evolution through the 200th anniversary in 2031, with St. X BOLD driving multicultural enrollment expansion.

Name

St. Xavier High School

Legal name

St. Xavier High School

Website

https://stxavier.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1831

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

St. Xavier High School is a private Catholic Jesuit college-preparatory school in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1831, serving approximately 1,415 male students in grades 9-12 through a 139-faculty program anchored by 20+ AP courses, dual-enrollment with the University of Cincinnati, and Ignatian service formation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition payments; with $15,344,710 in Student Assistance provided to support families. Revenue model includes EdChoice Scholarship acceptance ($8,407 per student in Ohio)
2. AP Exam Fees: $103 per AP exam with additional fees for late registration ($40), self-study exams ($75 admin fee). Generates revenue from exam administration.
3. Summer Programs: Summer camps and courses including OC/IP course ($400), HSPT Prep classes ($195), athletic camps, and enrichment programs.
4. Technology Device Sales: Dynabook laptop program for incoming freshmen with group pricing through school partnership.
5. Parent Organization Fundraising: Athletic Boosters, Mothers' Club, and Music Boosters generate funds through memberships, events, and donations supporting 85%+ of students in 17 sports and music programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Xavier High School is a Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory high school serving approximately 1,415 young men in grades 9-12 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It delivers a rigorous secondary education built on a 193-year tradition of academic excellence with 25+ Advanced Placement courses, Catholic faith formation, competitive athletics, fine arts, and structured college advising. The school supplements classroom instruction with entrepreneurship programming, career exploration, academic and student support services, and global education experiences.

Product overview

St. Xavier High School is a Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory high school offering a comprehensive educational platform. The core product portfolio centers on rigorous academics with 20+ Advanced Placement courses, the Career ConneXions program for career exploration, and the Leo H. Gerbus '53 Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation featuring student-run businesses and pitch competitions. Supporting offerings include College Credit Plus (dual enrollment with University of Cincinnati), comprehensive college advising, academic support services for diverse learner needs, and fine arts/theater programs. Technology integration is managed through a Dynabook device program with automatic MDM setup, providing students free access to Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Creative Suite. The school serves 1,415 students in grades 9-12 with $15 million+ in financial assistance and maintains a strategic plan (St. Xavier 200) through 2031.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Leo H. Gerbus '53 Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at St. Xavier High School
• Long Blue Line

Products and services

• Jesuit College Preparatory Academic Program Four-year college-preparatory secondary curriculum for young men in grades 9-12, including 25+ Advanced Placement courses, delivered on the St. Xavier campus in Cincinnati.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% AP exam pass rate (score of 3+)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Square 1 (Non-profit)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2026Square 1 partnership to run X Squared High School Pitch Competition - an entrepreneurship competition for high school students held at St. Xavier. Competition divides schools into those with/without entrepreneurship classes. Top 25 teams invited to main competition with cash awards and college scholarships.
• University of CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating university in X Squared Pitch Competition; partner for College Credit Plus (CCP) program offering on-site college courses at St. Xavier; hosts summer internship and job shadow opportunities
• University of DaytonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating university in X Squared Pitch Competition offering college scholarships to winners
• Miami UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating university in X Squared Pitch Competition offering college scholarships to winners
• Mount St. Joseph UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating university in X Squared Pitch Competition offering college scholarships to winners
• Northern Kentucky UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating university in X Squared Pitch Competition offering college scholarships to winners
• Thomas More UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating university in X Squared Pitch Competition offering college scholarships to winners
• Xavier UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating university in X Squared Pitch Competition offering college scholarships to winners
• Alloy Growth Lab CoworkingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerX Squared Pitch Competition 1st Place Winners receive 1-year Alloy Growth Lab Coworking membership
• SparkHaus CoworkingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll X Squared Pitch Competition Winning Teams receive 6-month SparkHaus Coworking Membership
• Sharp/DynabookcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive partnership providing Dynabook X-45W-M laptops for incoming freshmen. Devices preconfigured with MDM enrollment, include stylus and 4-year warranty. Group discount pricing offered through school.
• Career ConneXions Board of AdvisorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of 15 alumni and community members guiding career exploration programming including speakers, mentors, internship hosts, and job shadow opportunities
• Ohio Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider for Ohio's College Credit Plus program enabling students to earn college credits at participating Ohio colleges; also provider for Jon Peterson and Autism Scholarship Programs
• Hamilton County Educational Service CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to hire consultants for special education services including OT, PT, Hearing Impaired, Vision Impaired, Orientation and Mobility, and Paraprofessional Services

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fordham Preparatory School: Jesuit all-male college-prep school in the Bronx, NY; comparable Jesuit formation model, AP/college-prep curriculum, and athletic program scale.
• Regis High School: Elite Jesuit Catholic all-male college-prep school in New York City; comparable Jesuit mission, tuition-free model supported by endowment, and selective admissions profile.
• La Salle High School: Cincinnati-area Christian Brothers Catholic college-prep high school serving the same regional Catholic college-prep market; co-ed model competes for overlapping Catholic families in the tri-state area.
• Jesuit High School of New Orleans: All-male Jesuit Catholic college-prep high school sharing the same Society of Jesus sponsorship, 'Men for Others' mission, and college-preparatory academic model as St. Xavier.
• Gonzaga College High School: Washington D.C. Jesuit Catholic all-male college-prep school sharing the Society of Jesus sponsorship, college-preparatory academic standards, and 'Men for Others' formation tradition.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Large Jesuit Catholic all-male college-prep school in the San Jose region; among the most prominent U.S. Jesuit college-prep schools with comparable academic outcomes and AP program scale.
• St. Ignatius College Prep: Chicago Jesuit Catholic college-prep high school operating the same 'Men for Others' formation model with comparable AP breadth, athletics, and college advising infrastructure.
• Loyola High School Los Angeles: Jesuit Catholic all-male college-prep school in Los Angeles with comparable AP curriculum, college advising, and Ignatian spirituality formation framework.
• Moeller High School: Cincinnati-area Catholic (Archdiocese) all-male college-prep high school and the most direct local competitor to St. Xavier, drawing from the same applicant pool of greater Cincinnati 8th-grade families seeking rigorous Catholic secondary education.
• Elder High School: Cincinnati Catholic college-prep high school (Price Hill) competing with St. Xavier and Moeller for the regional Catholic applicant pool, with overlapping parish-based recruitment and athletic rivalries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stxinfo
• Facebookfacebook.com/STXHS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/st.-xavier-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/stxbombers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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