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Founded in 1847, Xavier High School is an academically rigorous, Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school in New York City that educates intelligent, motivated young men of Catholic, Jesuit Since 1847
diverse backgrounds and means. Xavier teaches students to take responsibility for their lives, to lead with integrity, to act justly in service of others, to pursue excellence in every endeavor and to deepen their relationship with God. Ultimately, Xavier
forms young men who will go forth to transform the world for God’s greater glory. Diverse Backgrounds and Means
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In the Heart of New York City Conveniently located in Chelsea, just west of Union Square, Xavier provides a dynamic Jesuit, Catholic education that draws young men from across the metro New York City region. From this wide collection of neighborhoods and towns, our students gather on 16th Street to become young men of competence, conscience, compassion, commitment, and creativity.
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Catholic, Jesuit Since 1847 In 1847, Fr. John Larkin fulfilled his dream of setting up a Jesuit school in Lower Manhattan at the corner of Walker and Elizabeth Streets. Three years
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later, Fr. Larkin planted Xavier’s roots in its present location on West 16th Street. His vision of a Jesuit school in the heart of New York City lives on in the hearts of today’s students and alumni. Xavier students become men for
and with others. A Xavier education encourages students to seek the magis— the “deeper” or the “more.” Our students form a generation of leaders rooted
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in the past, responsive to today’s realities, and prepared to create a future focused on justice, peace, love, and care for others. All for God’s Greater Glory! Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam! AMDG!
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By the time of graduation, a Xavier student is becoming: 1. Open to growth 2. Intellectually competent 3. Loving 4. Religious 5. Committed to doing justice
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“ Xavier has provided me opportunities to stretch my limits and develop skills that will positively impact my future. The responsibilities placed on me to reach deadlines all while managing clubs or sports is a crucial part of how I’m maturing into a young man for others. Though my commute is nearly an hour long from the Bronx, it’s worth it! Xavier has become a second home where I feel comfortable expressing my thoughts and ideas.” — Angel Huitzil ’23 Belmont, The Bronx, NY
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Young Men of Diverse Backgrounds and Means Xavier students represent the diverse mosaic of cultures, religious traditions, and ethnicities that make up metro New York City. They hunger and thirst for deeper
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understanding and want to articulate their learning persuasively and effectively. Our students learn to motivate themselves, develop a deep sense of gratitude, and build a community of brothers. Our teachers, counselors, administrators, and staff stand ready to deliver the guiding Jesuit principle of cura personalis—the care for the
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individual student.
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Xavier Students Hail from…
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Our STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art/Design, and Mathematics— electives include robotics, game design, architectural design, and 3D modeling. “My time at Xavier has helped me to grow as a person, both socially and academically. My teachers help my classmates and me grow as learners by establishing environments that allow us to develop our own modes of thinking, but also give us opportunities to ask for help when needed. Xavier’s strong community has developed both alumni and current Sons of Xavier to become lifelong learners and has encouraged us to become the best people we can be.” — Justin Cotterell-Roberts ’23 Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Academically Rigorous We challenge our students to deepen their critical thinking capacities in courses as diverse as global history, AP calculus, French, and stagecraft. Our faculty members create environments that help students develop as adaptive, innovative thinkers. Fernandez-Duminuco Hall—our 33,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art academic building dedicated in 2016—houses practice and performance spaces for our drama programs, large and small ensemble rooms, individual practice spaces, a professional recording studio for our music programs, and technologically advanced spaces for our STEAM programs. Real learning happens when experience and reflection lead to a commitment to act. Xavier students develop the habits of mind and spirit that help them take responsibility for their lives and the lives of others.
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Learning to Take Responsibility Our daily schedule includes a community period when students can work collaboratively on an upcoming project, seek out their teachers
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for one-on-one academic enrichment, speak with their guidance or college counselor, or get involved in or lead a club or activity. This daily community period allows students to maximize their high school
experience and to become more well-rounded young men.
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of students are involved in JROTC
Developing Young Leaders of Character Xavier students learn to be productive and accountable, not only to peers and faculty, but to themselves. Since 1935, Xavier has housed an Army JROTC program. While the JROTC program became optional in 1971, the Regiment remains an excellent opportunity to build a young man’s citizenship, character, and leadership potential.
CLUBS/ACTIVITIES African-American Culture Club Asian-American Culture Society Board Game Club Book Club Boxing Club Chorus Culinary Club Cultural Arts Club Dramatics Society Engineering Club The Entrepreneurial and Investment Society Environmental Solidarity Club eSports eXplore NY Film Club French Club Freshman Drama Gay-Straight Alliance Hip Hop Society Irish-American Society Italian Club LatinX Club League of Computer Scientists Lexicon Marine Biology Math 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 Poetry Club The Review (Student Newspaper) SciFi Club Ski and Snowboard Club Spectrum Speech and Debate Sports Broadcasting Club Sports Management Club Stage Crew Student Alumni Ambassadors Student Leadership Council UNICEF Yearbook
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“Like many Xavier students, my commute and co-curricular commitments have defined my experiences on 16th Street. From Day 1, I learned that I needed to manage my time more wisely, while riding on the bus or the subway. That insight allowed me to balance the rigors of the Ignatian Scholars Program with success on the track and field team. As a scholar-athlete, I’ve been able to forge so many meaningful relationships with my teachers, coaches, and fellow Sons of Xavier. I’m confident those relationships will last well beyond my four years at Xavier.” — Timothy Gannon ’23 Staten Island, NY
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Pursuing Excellence in Every Endeavor Xavier’s Ignatian Scholars Program combines rigorous honors-level courses taught by some of our most challenging faculty with a variety of enrichment programs, including attending lectures, seeing a Broadway show or the opera, and visiting museums. We design these activities to expand the horizons of our brightest students so they can build a deep appreciation for the dynamic opportunities that New York City has to offer.
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“Refining my organizational and time management skills have been two key factors to my academic and athletic successes. I compete year-round in athletics, which means I take many long subway rides to and from practices. I’m learning to use the time on train rides and during free periods to stay on top of my academic learning. I’ve come to realize that my commitment to the track team and on the rugby pitch has only helped to improve my academic performance.” — Finn Sweeney ’23 Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
Leading with Integrity From Xavier’s athletic programs, students learn discipline and
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leadership. While many student-athletes go on to play sports at the collegiate level, the real purpose of our athletic programs comes alive when our Knights act with courage and conviction in every aspect of their lives, well beyond the field. Xavier students are servant leaders. Whether serving as captain of the cross country team, Student Leadership Council president, cadet colonel of the JROTC, or the lead in the spring musical, Xavier’s student
FALL Baseball (V) Football (F, JV, V) Soccer (JV, V) Cross Country (F, JV, V) Freshman Swimming & Diving
leaders learn how to motivate and inspire their peers.
WINTER Basketball (F, JV, V) Bowling (JV, V) Fencing (V) Ice Hockey (JV, V) Indoor Track (F, JV, V) Swimming & Diving (V) Wrestling (JV, V)
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Almost of Xavier students play a sport at least one season per year
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Over are involved for two or more seasons
SPRING Baseball (F, JV, V) Lacrosse (F, JV, V) Golf (V) Rugby (F, JV, V) Tennis (V) Outdoor Track (F, JV, V) Volleyball (V)
SUMMER Boot Camp Basketball Camp All Sports Camp
YEAR-ROUND JROTC SPORTS Drill Team Raiders Rifle Team (JV, V)
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Nearly of juniors participate in a Kairos retreat
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Deepening Their Relationship with God Xavier freshmen begin their time together on our Via Dei retreat to build friendships with others and with God right from the start. On Montserrat, our sophomores learn how they can seek and respond to God’s voice. This unfolding discovery of one’s deeper desires is central to the vision that animates our school—the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. Our cornerstone retreat is Kairos, when juniors step into “God’s time.” Xavier staff and
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senior leaders challenge our juniors to reflect upon their faith and to discern how God can be found in all things. Seniors can elect to participate in three optional retreats.
“ Love consists in a mutual sharing of gifts.” — St. Ignatius Loyola
All students take a four-year sequence of religion courses to understand how the core teachings and practices of the Catholic Church have developed. In addition, a world religions elective is popular among many seniors because it equips them with deeper global awareness. Through our all-school liturgies and smaller Masses, students develop more generous and faithful spirits. Sometimes students discover how God is alive in their hearts during a retreat or a religion class, but just as often, students realize this at a cross country race, on stage during the spring musical, or on the hockey ice.
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Acting Justly in Service of Others Through our Christian Service Program, our students transform their communities. They expand their horizons by working directly with young children, homeless Catholic, Jesuit Since 1847
persons, or the elderly. Seniors’ 72-hour service commitment in their final semester shows how the Grad at Grad can really be lived out.
Xavier delegates attend the annual Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Diverse Backgrounds and Means
Washington, D.C. Delegates reflect, pray, network, and advocate together about social issues of critical importance with students from other Jesuit schools. Delegates return with a passion to effect change in school, in their local communities, and on the national level.
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Our Companions of Francis Xavier service and immersion trips challenge Xavier students to work with and for those living on the margins of society— whether in New York City, Maryland, Tennessee, South Dakota, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, or the Dominican Republic.
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Whether it’s working with a family installing siding on their new house in east Tennessee or painting a house for a family in Puerto Rico, CFX trips allow our students to build bonds with people across the world. These transformative experiences make the spirit of mercy come alive in our students.
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“ Love ought to manifest itself in deeds more than words.” — St. Ignatius Loyola
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Preparing for Life Beyond 16th Street
Our college counselors start partnering with parents in sophomore year to prepare them for the coming college process. Juniors begin meeting with their college Catholic, Jesuit Since 1847
counselors each cycle to jumpstart SAT and ACT preparation and strategize about the
students can select the college that best fits them academically, socially, and financially.
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college admissions process. Counselors collaborate with students and parents so that
Transforming the World for God’s Greater Glory When missioning St. Francis Xavier off to India, St. Ignatius Loyola bid farewell to his best friend with these words: Ite, inflammante omnia. “Go forth and set the world on fire.” When our newest Sons of Xavier receive their diplomas at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, we desire nothing more for them than to go forth, like St. Francis Xavier, and light the world aflame with the mercy, joy, and love of God. This passion for learning, for transforming others’ lives, for showing others that God can indeed be found in all things, becomes a reality as our graduates step out onto Fifth Avenue.
“I traveled to Xavier each day from Harlem. At Xavier, I discovered my love for literature and the arts. I learned to think critically and communicate effectively. I cemented my passion for medicine during my senior Christian service at Columbia Presbyterian. Most importantly, I made lifelong friends who are brothers to me. I’m so grateful for my incredible mom, who sacrificed so much to provide me with a Xavier education.” — Dr. Kwame Ohemeng ’96 Department of Anesthesiology Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ
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“My four years at Xavier were the most important years of my life. The commute from Marine Park to 16th Street taught me how to navigate the city. Xavier itself taught me commitment, determination, and the importance of serving others. Attending Xavier was the smartest educational choice my parents and I ever made. I will always be grateful.” — Steve Winter ’04 Senior Vice President of Commercial Leasing, Related Companies
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“Xavier expanded my horizons beyond Queens and amply prepared me for college. The school newspaper developed my passion for sportswriting. On the track team, I sprinted, somewhat slowly, yet I loved competing throughout the city. What I valued most were my teammates, whether they grew up in the Rockaways, Brooklyn, or New Jersey. They’ve become lifelong friends. My love for running continues. Now I’m an avid marathoner, albeit mediocre, and a sportswriter covering track and field, marathons, and the Olympics.” — Chris Chavez ’11 Sportswriter, Sports Illustrated Founder, Citius Mag Chavez at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Class of 2021 College Attendance 4-Year Colleges: 97% 2-Year Colleges/Gap Year/ Armed Forces: 3% Private: 69% Catholic: 38% Public: 28% Jesuit: 20% SUNY: 8% CUNY: 5% International: 2%
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With nearly living graduates, the Xavier alumni network is vibrant and strong. Sons of Xavier have distinguished themselves in every imaginable industry in every corner of the globe, yet they remain united in their lifelong loyalty to 16th Street. Our alumni often say that Xavier made them who they are. To hear them speak about their alma mater is to realize that something very special happens here on 16th Street.
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