Xaverian Brothers High School

What Xaverian Brothers High School does

Xaverian Brothers High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12, established in 1963 and located on a 36-acre campus at 800 Clapboardtree Street in Westwood, Massachusetts. Sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers religious order and operating as a non-profit (EIN: 04-2314036), the school enrolls approximately 633 students drawn from 75-76 cities and towns across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Governance is led by Head of School Dr. Jacob Conca '94 and Principal Dr. Michael Nicholson, with oversight from a Board of Trustees.

The academic product centers on 48 electives and 23 AP courses delivered at a 1:13 student-teacher ratio by a faculty in which 95% hold advanced degrees and which posts a 96% retention rate (versus an ~82% national average). Specialized facilities include the X-Ploration Center, a multidisciplinary makerspace opened in 2020 equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, woodworking tools, and video production equipment that has hosted over 1,000 classes. The school also operates a dedicated AI Coordinator role supporting faculty AI integration, Hawk Robotics (FIRST Tech Challenge teams), Fine & Performing Arts programs, Hawks Athletics (with 14 Division 1 state championships in recent years), and Campus Ministry retreats and service programs. Technology infrastructure runs on Blackbaud MySchoolApp for the parent/student portal and Blackbaud for donation processing.

Revenue is generated through annual tuition (specific amounts not publicly disclosed), the Fund for Xaverian annual fund, the Francis Xavier Society planned giving program, the XB12 broad-participation giving campaign, and supporting programs. The school has graduated over 11,000 alumni across 60 cohorts, with the Class of 2026 placing students at 258 colleges and universities. Notable alumni outcomes include 7 National Merit Commended students, 19 college athletic commits, and select placements at Yale, Notre Dame, Boston College, and Harvard. Marketing and admissions operate through a traditional private-school funnel: website, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Flickr), the eXtra Credit blog, alumni events across multiple U.S. regions, and on-campus visits and open houses.

Name

Xaverian Brothers High School

Legal name

Xaverian Brothers High School

Website

https://xbhs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Xaverian Brothers High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12, founded in 1963 in Westwood, Massachusetts. It serves approximately 633 students with 48 electives and 23 AP courses at a 1:13 student-teacher ratio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College-preparatory school
• Boys private school
• Faith-based K-12 education
• STEM makerspace learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Westwood

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Private school tuition for grades 7-12 representing the primary revenue stream. Financial aid and tuition assistance programs available.
2. The Fund for Xaverian (Annual Fund): Annual fund providing vital support for all aspects of the Xaverian experience, including donations processed through Blackbaud.
3. Planned Giving and Endowments: Long-term charitable giving vehicles including Francis Xavier Society, planned giving programs, and endowed funds.
4. XB12 Program: Annual giving campaign at the $12 level encouraging broad participation from the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Xaverian Brothers High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12 located in Westwood, Massachusetts. The school delivers a comprehensive secondary education grounded in Xaverian Brothers values, offering 48 electives and 23 AP courses with a 1:13 teacher-student ratio. It augments academics with specialized facilities such as the X-Ploration Center makerspace, Hawk Robotics teams, fine and performing arts, athletics, and campus ministry programs.

Product overview

Xaverian Brothers High School is a private Catholic boys school for grades 7-12 offering a comprehensive college-preparatory education. The school's product portfolio centers on its academic program (48 electives, 23 AP courses), augmented by specialized facilities and programs including the X-Ploration Center makerspace (opened 2020), Hawk Robotics competitive teams, and Fine & Performing Arts. Additional offerings include Hawks Athletics, Campus Ministry, and the Ryken Internship program. The school operates on Blackbaud's MySchoolApp platform for student/parent portal functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Program (Grades 7-12) A college-preparatory curriculum for boys in grades 7-12 offering 48 electives and 23 AP courses, with academic centers, counseling services, library resources, and the Academic Center for Enrichment. More than 95% of faculty hold advanced degrees.
• X-Ploration Center A multidisciplinary makerspace and innovation hub providing students access to 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, woodworking equipment, green screens, and video production facilities for hands-on project-based learning across all academic subjects. Has hosted more than 1,000 classes since opening.
• Fine & Performing Arts A comprehensive arts education program offering instruction in music, theater, and visual arts, including courses in studio art, music performance, theater production, film studies, digital photography, and architectural drawing, with multiple extracurricular performance ensembles and annual productions.
• Hawk Robotics A competitive robotics program with two teams - The Ryken Force (grades 10-12) and The Ryken Vector-Colliders (grades 7-9) - that competes in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics tournament. Recognized with the FIRST Sustain Award in 2026.
• Hawks Athletics The school's comprehensive athletic program offering multiple sports including football, golf, soccer, swimming, baseball, lacrosse, and rugby, with facilities including the Domenic Lalli Strength and Conditioning Center. 14 Division 1 State Championships won in recent years.
• Campus Ministry Program Campus Ministry, Service, Retreats, and Spiritual Formation programs grounded in Catholic identity and Xaverian Brothers values, including the Campus Ministry Center.
• Summer Programs Summer programs offered to students, listed on the school's website navigation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 190 graduates accepted to 258 different colleges/universities (Class of 2026)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mosaic Interfaith Youth ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by alumnus Matt Anderson '04, this organization partners with Xaverian to facilitate the Bridges Program connecting high school students of Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim faiths. The program fosters interfaith dialogue and understanding through monthly meetings rotating between Xaverian, Gann Academy, and Al-Huda Society.
• Gann AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish school partner in the Bridges Program, one of three sites rotating monthly meetings for interfaith dialogue between Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim students.
• Al-Huda SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuslim community partner in the Bridges Program, participating in monthly interfaith dialogue sessions with students from Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim backgrounds.
• Hale ReservationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that aims to unite communities through nature, education, and recreation. Partnered with Xaverian for Mother-Son Retreat team-building activities.
• BlackbaudcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party payment processor used by Xaverian for monetary transactions including donations and purchases. Manages payment information in compliance with PCI-DSS standards.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Buckingham Browne & Nichols School: Elite coeducational independent college-preparatory school in Cambridge, MA - directly comparable elite secondary positioning and Boston-area family base, albeit co-ed.
• Malden Catholic High School: Catholic college-preparatory school for young men in grades 9-12 in the greater Boston area; comparable in faith-based boys' college-prep positioning.
• St. John's Preparatory School: Catholic, Xaverian Brothers-sponsored college-preparatory school for young men in grades 9-12 in Danvers, MA - directly comparable Catholic boys-day-school model under the same sponsoring order.
• St. Sebastian's School: Independent Catholic boys college-preparatory school in Needham, MA serving grades 7-12 - directly comparable in mission, format (grades 7-12), and Boston-area positioning.
• Belmont Hill School: Independent boys' college-preparatory school in Belmont, MA - directly comparable non-Catholic alternative for families seeking a single-sex college-prep experience in greater Boston.
• Catholic Memorial School: Catholic college-preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12 in West Roxbury, MA - directly comparable grades range, faith-based mission, and competitive geography.
• Roxbury Latin School: Independent boys' college-preparatory day school (grades 7-12) in West Roxbury, MA - comparable single-sex college-prep model and close local competitor.
• Boston College High School: Catholic college-preparatory school for boys in grades 9-12 located in the Boston area; the closest direct competitor for faith-based boys' secondary education in the same market.
• Rivers School: Independent coeducational college-preparatory day school in Weston, MA - competing private college-prep serving similar Boston-area families.

Broad incumbents

• Middlesex School: Highly selective independent college-preparatory boarding school in Concord, MA - broadly comparable elite college-prep mission although residential rather than day.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/XBHS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/xaverianhawks
• Facebookfacebook.com/xhawks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xaverian-brothers-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/xaverianbrothershighschool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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