What Xavier High School does

Xavier High School is a private, Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school for young men in grades 9 through 12, founded in 1847 by Fr. John Larkin, S.J. and located since 1850 at 30 West 16th Street in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. It is operated as a non-profit under the sponsorship of the Society of Jesus (USA East Province) and is chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York. The school educates approximately 986 students drawn from 182 ZIP codes across the NYC metro area, supported by 125 listed faculty and staff (broader headcount reported at 387) at an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, with 81% of faculty holding advanced degrees.

The educational offering centers on a nine-department academic core delivering 123 courses, including 18 Advanced Placement classes across English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Modern & Classical Languages (Arabic, French, Italian, Latin, Spanish), Fine Arts, Religion, Computer Science & Technology, Military Science, and Physical Education. Specialized programs include the Ignatian Scholars Program (two-year honors track with merit scholarships), the Holocaust Studies Program (with international travel funded by Thomas Maher '80), the Aracich Fellowship for Asian Studies (partnered with the Lii-Haybyrne Institute and The Beijing Center), the Higher Achievement Program (HAP, a tuition-free five-week summer pipeline for rising 8th graders), the Companions of St. Francis Xavier (CFX) service immersion trips, a JROTC Regiment (Gold Star Honor Unit with Distinction), 20 varsity sports across 41 teams, and 65+ clubs and activities. College counseling operates through a four-year structured program with Naviance tools and 120+ visiting college representatives annually.

Xavier's business model is tuition-driven subscription revenue. Annual tuition for 2026-27 is $27,915 per student, supplemented by a $350 non-refundable registration fee, optional co-curricular fees ($100-$300 per sport), and optional cafeteria meals ($6-$9). The school distributes $6 million in financial aid annually (40% of students receive need-based aid averaging $11,288; 53% receive merit or need-based assistance; 20% of incoming freshmen receive merit scholarships funded from a $700,000 pool). Philanthropic revenue streams include the Annual Fund, capital and endowment giving, planned giving, and the Celebrate Xavier Scholarship Gala. Governance is provided by a Board of Trustees chaired by Paul Enright '91; current President Jack Raslowsky (the first lay and longest-tenured president in Xavier's history) is set to depart in June 2027. The school is accredited by NYSAIS and the Middle States Association.

Name

Xavier High School

Legal name

Xavier High School

Website

https://xavierhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Xavier High School is a private Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in grades 9-12, founded in 1847 and located in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, serving approximately 986 students from 182 NYC-area ZIP codes through a tuition-based model with substantial financial aid and philanthropic support.

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Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source is tuition charged to students. For 2026-27, tuition is $27,915 per year. For 2025-26 transfer students, tuition is set at $26,460. The school also charges a $350 non-refundable registration fee.
2. Co-curricular fees: Optional fees for sports ($100-$300), school-sponsored trips, and other co-curricular activities.
3. Food services: Optional cafeteria meals averaging $6-$9 per meal. Many students bring their own lunch.
4. Annual Fund and donations: Philanthropic giving through the Annual Fund, capital endowment, scholarships, and planned giving programs support the school's financial sustainability.

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Core offering

Xavier High School is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school for young men in grades 9-12, founded in 1847. It delivers a rigorous college-prep curriculum (123 courses, 18 AP classes) combined with Ignatian spiritual formation, 20 varsity sports, 65+ clubs, and specialized programs including the Ignatian Scholars Program and Holocaust Studies. The school serves approximately 986 students annually through direct enrollment and tuition.

Product overview

Xavier High School is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory high school for young men founded in 1847. Its educational offering centers on a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum delivered through nine academic departments (123 courses, 18 AP classes) with world languages including Arabic, French, Italian, Latin, and Spanish. The school offers specialized programs including the Ignatian Scholars Program for gifted students, the Holocaust Studies Program with international travel, the Anthony S. Aracich Fellowship for Asian Studies, and the Companions of St. Francis Xavier (CFX) service immersion trips. Beyond academics, Xavier provides 20 varsity sports, a comprehensive fine arts program with 24 courses, and a distinguished JROTC Regiment. The four-year college counseling program utilizes Naviance for personalized guidance, and the tuition-free Higher Achievement Program (HAP) serves rising eighth graders. Together, these programs embody the Jesuit ideal of educating the whole person—intellectually, spiritually, physically, and morally.

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Products and services

• Jesuit College Preparatory Education Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory education for young men in grades 9-12, founded in 1847, providing rigorous academics combined with spiritual development rooted in the Ignatian tradition of cura personalis. Delivered through nine academic departments with 123 courses including 18 AP classes.
• Higher Achievement Program (HAP) Tuition-free five-week summer enrichment program for rising eighth graders providing academic excellence, personal growth, intensive coursework, sports activities, and field trips across New York City.
• Ignatian Scholars Program Two-year honors track for academically gifted students featuring rigorous coursework in English, History, Science, and Mathematics, with invitations to Advanced Placement courses and special co-curricular programs. Approximately 20% of incoming freshmen receive merit scholarships.
• Holocaust Studies Program Multidisciplinary program for sophomores and juniors (plus freshman Ignatian Scholars) combining domestic encounters and international travel to Holocaust sites to preserve memory and promote social justice.
• Anthony S. Aracich, S.J. Fellowship for Asian Studies Fellowship program in partnership with the Lii-Haybyrne Institute for Asian Studies providing travel and cultural immersion experiences in Asia, covering all expenses for three-week international journeys to Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
• College Counseling Program Comprehensive four-year college preparation program providing personalized guidance, college representative visits, Naviance tools, and assistance with applications and financial aid for all Xavier students.
• Academic Departments Curriculum Nine academic departments (Computer Science & Technology, English, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Modern & Classical Languages, Military Science, Physical Education & Health, Religion, Science, and Social Studies) offering 123 courses including 18 AP classes.
• Fine Arts Program Twenty-four courses across drama, music, visual art, film, and more, featuring the Xavier Dramatics Society, Blue Knight Band, and annual Festival of the Arts showcasing student work.
• Athletics Program Twenty varsity sports programs with 41 teams, including football, soccer, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, tennis, wrestling, and more, competing in CHSAA, CHSFL, and CHSHL leagues. 60% of students play at least one sport.
• JROTC Regiment Regimental program established in 1886 featuring academic teams, drill teams (X-Squad and Saber Guard), Raiders fitness team, and Rifle Team, consistently earning Gold Star recognition from the United States Army/JROTC.
• Companions of St. Francis Xavier (CFX) Service Trips Service and immersion programs sending students to domestic and international locations including Maryland, Tennessee, Mexico, Pine Ridge Reservation, and Dominican Republic for community service experiences rooted in Ignatian tradition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 229 seniors graduated in 2026
• +4 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NYU Langone Medical and Concussion CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sports medicine services supporting Xavier Athletics. The NYU Langone Concussion Center provides medical expertise and concussion management for student-athletes. This partnership ensures student-athlete wellness through modern sports medicine and exercise science.
• Colonel of the Regiment (US Army)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe United States Army assigns a Colonel as Professor of Military Science and Tactics (PMS&T) to oversee the JROTC program. This military partnership provides leadership, oversight, and national competition opportunities for the Regiment.
• Educational DirectionscoreOthersSearch consultant engaged by the Board of Trustees to conduct the presidential search process. Educational Directions has extensive experience with similar national searches for educational institutions.
• St. Peter's Prep HAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrother Jesuit school in Jersey City, NJ that collaborates with Xavier on the HAP Games - a home-and-home athletic competition between the two programs.
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline service partner for tuition payment processing and financial aid analysis. All families must pay through FACTS, which offers payment plans in one, two, four, or ten installments. FACTS also analyzes and makes initial recommendations for tuition assistance applicants.
• Lii-Haybyrne Institute for Asian StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Jim Haybyrne '62 and his wife Penny Lii, this institute promotes cross-cultural understanding of Asia. Xavier was selected as the first Jesuit school to be supported by the institute, focusing on India, Japan, and China.
• The Beijing CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Lii-Haybyrne Institute that makes all travel arrangements for the Aracich Fellowship program to China, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
• Basecamp ExpeditionariesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial entrepreneurship course that Ignatian Scholars participate in annually, providing experiential learning opportunities.
• Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA)coreOthersPrimary athletic league for most Xavier sports. The football and hockey programs compete in subsidiaries: Catholic High School Football League (CHSFL) and Catholic High School Hockey League (CHSHL).

Scale indicators31 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Regis High School: The other Catholic, Jesuit, tuition-free high school for boys in NYC. Regis is the closest direct peer — same religious order, same gender, same NYC market, same college-prep mission — making it the most directly comparable institution to Xavier.
• Fordham Preparatory School: A Catholic, Jesuit college-prep school for young men in the Bronx, NY. Direct peer with the same Jesuit tradition, same male-only model, and overlapping NYC metro applicant pool.
• Loyola School: A Jesuit college-preparatory school in NYC. Same religious order and same NYC market as Xavier; differs in being co-educational, making it a near-direct peer for the same family demographic.
• St. Peter's Preparatory School: A Catholic, Jesuit college-prep school for boys in Jersey City, NJ. Direct peer (same order, same gender, same metro area) and an explicit Xavier HAP athletic partner — making operational comparability very high.
• Georgetown Preparatory School: The nation's only Catholic, Jesuit, four-year college-prep school for young men, located outside Washington DC. Closest peer in terms of mission, selectivity, scale, and Jesuit identity at the national apex.
• Boston College High School: A Catholic, Jesuit, college-prep school for young men in Boston. Direct peer in Jesuit secondary education, comparable in academic rigor, athletics, and Catholic identity.
• Gonzaga College High School: A Catholic, Jesuit college-prep school for young men in Washington DC. Strong direct peer — same order, same gender, comparable selective admissions and academic profile.
• Brophy College Preparatory: A Catholic, Jesuit college-prep school for young men in Phoenix, AZ. Direct peer at the apex of Jesuit secondary education with comparable scale (~1,300 students) and athletics prominence.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: A Catholic, Jesuit college-prep school for young men in San Jose, CA. Direct peer in Jesuit secondary education, comparable scale and academic program, located in a major West Coast market.
• Canisius High School: A Catholic, Jesuit college-prep school for young men in Buffalo, NY. Direct peer in the broader network of 87 U.S./Canadian Jesuit secondary schools, with comparable curriculum and co-curricular breadth.

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