Xavier High School Admissions Profile for Parents

Xavier High School has served the young men of the NYC area since its charter in 1861. The school, founded with a mission of sending these young men into the world with ‘grateful hearts to transform the world for God’s greater glory’ has continued to serve since that time, currently representing their 174th class. In 1968 the school became a formal Military Institute, offering credit toward Senior ROTC advancement. However the JROTC program became optional only three years later. Xavier is now a part of the Jesuit Schools Network and part of the National Catholic Education Association.

Xavier is an ideal school for those considering Regis High School as it is also an all-boys high school in Manhattan run by the Jesuits. Many of the teachers and faculty oscillate from one school to the other. We’ll give you as much information below to determine if admission to Xavier High School is an ideal fit for your son.

Xavier High School Quick Facts

Percentage of students accepted to college	99%+
Percentage of students taking JROTC courses	20%
Percentage of students receiving financial aid	35%
Yearly tuition	$20,200
Number of clubs and organizations	49
Number of sports and athletic teams	42
Student to teacher ratio	13:1
Average class size	23
Approximate Grade Size	275
Religious foundation	Roman Catholic, Jesuit
Student body	all-boys
Average SAT score	1280
Average ACT score	28
Xavier High School Admissions Exam	TACHS, ISEE, SSAT, COOP, or almost any high school entrance exam
TACHS Choice Ranking	Stronger consideration for scholarships if placed first on TACHS. Can be placed third for admission.
Xavier High School Scholarship Exam	HSPT, usually in mid November Students can take the Regis Exam and have their scores sent to Xavier for scholarship consideration. Forham Prep and St. Peter’s also have reciprocal agreements with Xavier for the HSPT. Students can take the HSPT at any of the schools in person. https://www.xavierhs.org/admissions/financialaid
Website	xavierhs.org
Virtual Tour	https://tourmkr.com/F1fPxMi9MP/6389693p,256358m,154.99h,103.94t
Test Dates, Open House Dates, Information Session Dates	https://www.xavierhs.org/admissions/

 

 

 Xavier High School Scholarship Offerings and Financial Information

Tuition for Xavier varies slightly from one year to the next, however it is currently set at $21,200. This tuition includes courses, however it does not include additional items such as textbooks, meals or sports fees. Students who register for Xavier are also required to pay a $250 registration fee that is non-refundable. There are no other fees charged for students however as other costs are rolled into the tuition fee. Books cost an average of $400 – $600 per year while meals can range from $4 – $7 each. Sports fees, on the other hand, are dependent upon individual sports as well as the year of registration.

Xavier Scholarships

Approximately 15% of incoming freshmen qualify for the Ignatian Scholars program, which then offers merit-based scholarships to approximately 50% of its members. Scholarships can cover between 40% and 90% of the freshman-year tuition fees. Applications must be completed by strict deadlines in order to qualify. Links for registration are in the chart above.

Need-based scholarships are offered to students in amounts up to 90% of total tuition costs. Approximately 37% of students at Xavier receive need-based assistance, with over $3.9 million awarded to students for the current year. Applications must be completed by strict deadlines in order to qualify.

Xavier also offers Loyola Scholarships and President’s Scholarships to students who score very well on the HSPT and their other admission requirements.

Xavier High School Academics

There are 11 honors and 16 Advanced Placement courses available at Xavier High School, with offerings in all major areas to include English, math, sciences, and history. Other advanced courses are offered in technology-based courses as well as in foreign language courses and art.

Students are able to graduate with a standard diploma, with honors or with AP credit. In order to graduate students are required to complete 27 credits; however, the composition of those credits depends on the student. College prep courses include religion, English, history, math, language, science, computer science, technology, and physical education. Taking advanced placement and honors courses enables students to improve their education even further.

Xavier has just recently expanded their facility by over 31,000 square feet, adding new arts centers that include a band room, small ensemble room, recording studio, music practice rooms and theater. They also have several STEAM classrooms for computer science and technology and a large student activities space. The science laboratory and two libraries as well as a renovated chapel and large gymnasium are some of the other main resources offered to students at Xavier.

College Placement Program

All students are automatically placed on a college prep course throughout their education at Xavier High School and will complete courses required to enter into the college of their choice. Advanced courses, including Advanced Placement and Honors, are part of this process for those students who elect to take them.

In order to prepare students for college, each is given the ability to meet with and work with a college counselor to help them choose the right fit when it comes to the college they will attend after leaving Xavier. Counselors are encouraged to work with students to choose the proper college based on fit and their individual needs rather than one that has a high profile name or any level of prestige.

Students begin meeting with a guidance counselor in their freshman year to prepare them for their college entrance throughout the course of their education. There is also a career exploration series offered to help students learn about different types of careers that are available to them and how Xavier can help them to achieve those careers (source).

Scores on SAT/ACT and College Matriculation

Students who attend Xavier tend to go on to schools such as New York University, Fordham University, and Syracuse University. Average SAT scores are 1260 and average ACT scores for the school are 28 (source).

Xavier High School Student Life

Xavier High School is located in New York City, specifically in the Chelsea neighborhood on 16th Street. The school itself blends well into its surroundings, looking like any of the other high rise structures in the area. Inside, however, there are state-of-the-art facilities that engage all areas of the students’ education. Not only that but this means that it offers proximity to an array of the best that New York has to offer.

Xavier High School Sports

There are 42 different teams over 18 different sports offered at Xavier. Approximately 60% of students participate in at least one sport during the course of the year. These include the following:

• Academics Team (JROTC)
• African-American Culture Club
• Asian-American Culture Society
• Board Game Club
• Book Club
• Cartooning/Illustration Club
• Chorus
• Cultural Arts Club
• Entrepreneurial and Investment Society
• eSports
• Explore NY
• Film Club
• French Club
• Freshman Drama
• Gay-Straight Alliance
• German Club
• Hip Hop Society
• Hispania Club
• Irish-American Society
• Italian Club
• League of Computer Scientists
• Lexicon
• Math Competition Club
• Medical Science Club
• Microfinance Club
• Military History Club
• Mock Trial
• Model UN
• National Honor Society
• NYS Science Honor Society
• Origami Club
• Paintball Club
• Philosophy and Ethics Club
• Photography Club
• Ping Pong Club
• Podcast
• Poetry Club
• Science Fiction/Anime Club
• Ski/Snowboard Club
• Spectrum
• Speech and Debate
• Sports Management Club
• Stage Crew
• Student Alumni Ambassadors
• Student Leadership Council
• Volleyball Club
• Yearbook
• Dramatics Society
• Xavier Review

 

Xavier High School Famous Alumni

Alumni from Xavier have gone on to work in various areas of employment and fields of work. These include the following:

• NY Supreme Court Justice (multiple)
• Pulitzer Prize Winner
• Ambassador
• United States Catholic Conference Director of Communications
• Archbishop of Newark
• Author
• New Jersey Supreme Court Justice
• New York Assemblyman
• Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
• New York Industrial Commissioner
• US Congressman from Texas
• New York Secretary of State
• President of Georgetown University
• Air Force Commander
• And a great deal more

These individuals and more have all been honored by being inducted into the Xavier Hall of Fame, which recognizes a number of graduates, faculty and staff who honor and fulfill the mission of Xavier (source).

 

Xavier High School Admissions Process

Applying for Xavier High School starts with an online application which must be completed according to a strict deadline each year.

Students must also submit transcripts. Teacher recommendations are recommended but not required. If included, it must be at least one recommendation from a teacher in a core subject area. The other recommendation must be an educational source however it is allowed to be a principal, school counselor, coach, pastor, or other educational support person.

Higher Achievement Program (HAP)

HAP is a free five week summer course for seventh graders going into eighth grade which prepares students for the TACHS and Xavier High School Admissions. Xavier says, “HAP is committed to serving young men from diverse backgrounds and means and is devoted to serving students from at-risk populations. HAP will prioritize the acceptance of applicants who are most in need and who will stand to benefit from attending the program.” Application, essay, report card, and two letters of recommendation are due by mid April, a few months before HAP starts.

Taking the TACHS as Entrance Exam for Xavier

The school requires that students who wish to apply complete an entrance examination, though there are several choices available. Students may take the TACHS, SSAT, ISEE, or HSPT to gain admission. With each of these exams Xavier must be listed as a choice (if applicable) and information must be sent to the school directly through the testing facility.

One of the best ways to improve your score is to take practice tests. The student can become much more familiar with the material and format. This will eliminate surprises on test day. You can signup for an TACHS Practice Exam between April and November. Earlier, we start with slightly easier exams than that to build students up to the difficulty. Check our full schedule of practice exams if no tests are available below. You may also be interested in a comparison between the TACHS and HSPT.

ISEE compared with HSPT

SSAT Compared with HSPT

I work with students throughout their middle school careers to strengthen their academic skills. My students have earned over $12.8 million dollars in scholarships to NYC’s top private high schools.

Full Breakdown of Scholarships 2022

Signup for Your Student’s First High School Admissions Practice Exam or TACHS Here

TACHS Practice Exams April-October

TACHS Practice Exams and Initial Practice Exam for all High School Entrance Exams December-April

Taking the Xavier High School Scholarship Exam

Students can take the Regis Exam, Fordham Prep Scholarship Exam, or St. Peter’s Scholarships exam (which are all the HSPT) and have their scores sent to Xavier for scholarship consideration. Scholarship exams are in person, even at the height of the pandemic. They have limited availability for the first 150 students.

This is an extremely difficult exam which gives very little time per question. It tests students heavily in math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and a range of other assorted skills. Much more info can be found at our comparison between the TACHS and HSPT. Practice is paramount for an exam like the HSPT as many students score very poorly on their first attempt but improve over time.

Signup for Your Student’s Practice Xavier High School Scholarship Exam (HSPT) Here

Prep for the Xavier High School Admissions Process

If you’re looking to get into Xavier High School or to get your son into Xavier you want to make sure you start early. Make sure that they are getting academically prepared during their middle school years so that their academic achievements will help them gain admission. We can help your son get ready for Xavier High School admissions process, prep for the entrance and scholarship exams, and optimize his grades during their 6-8 grade years so that he can get the largest offer for the school best for him.

Tutoring will allow them to fully prepare for the potentially grueling process of getting into Xavier and excelling within this academic environment. All material he will learn is cumulative and will allow a strong foundation to be built upon it.

As someone who earned scored in the 99th percentile on these exams and earned full scholarships to all high schools I applied, I know the preparation and commitment it takes to succeed in getting into a private high school. My tutoring team offers group and private tutoring sessions to boost your students’ academic performance and self-confidence for the rigorous private high school admissions season.

Prep Overlaps with Other Private High Schools

If you want your son to attend Regis but he falls a little short, Xavier is almost an identical Jesuit, all boys school except everyone who goes does not earn a full scholarship. This and the resulting pool of students is the main difference. Other private high schools in Manhattan you may also consider are Loyola School NYC, Xaverian in Brooklyn, Dalton, and Stuyvesant. There are other all boys schools in Manhattan that you may also consider. Many schools share identical preparation and have identical tests. The nuances of their admissions processes vary, but we can answer any questions you have about these. More information on other high schools and exams in NYC

Individual and Group Tutoring Sessions

My students have earned admission some of the most prestigious schools in the country, including Regis, arguably the most prestigious high school in the country. I work with students to improve their academics to make sure they achieve success in their exams and beyond, even when they already excel. My students have also earned large scholarships to high-level schools, earning over $12.8 million in financial assistance through merit based scholarships with 42 students passing the rigorous Regis exam. In addition, students I tutored have earned hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to Xavier with countless others earning admissions to Xavier High School. I also have 4 cousins who graduated from Xavier.

John Zaborskis tutored students to help them earn over $1,500,000 in scholarships to Xavier High School NYC since 2015.

In 2022, John’s students earned a combined total of over $3.8 million in scholarships to high school.

Most students take a TACHS or HSPT practice test before their first lesson to identify areas of improvement and potentially group similar students with similar goals. We also use this to compare to future practice tests to determine what is working and what isn’t. Call, text, or email us to discuss the best options for your daughter including individual one-on-one tutoring or in a group. Online group sessions have rolling starts year round. You can view availability for groups and tutoring at Book Me.

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