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St. Xavier High School

600 N Bend Rd Cincinnati, OH 45224

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,419 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $13,320
  • Acceptance rate: 55%
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 2
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,419 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $13,320
  • Acceptance rate: 55%
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 2
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Xavier High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1831
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
110 acres
School Motto
Men for Others

Student Body

Total Students
1,419 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
87%
Average Class Size
25 students
Average SAT score
1254
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants and polo shirt/button down
Number of AP Courses
26 courses
List of Courses Offered

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Dec. 2
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
40% of students receive tuition assistance at an average award of $6000
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
55%
National avg.: 85%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Roderick D. Hinton
Admissions Associate
Caren Hoelker
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School Notes

  • St Xavier High School's mission is to assist young men in their formation as leaders and men for and with others through rigorous college preparation in the Jesuit tradition.
  • That rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, the school is an apostolic mission by naming Jesus Christ as the model for all human life; affirming the world as God's creation and therefore good, but in need of redemption; recognizing community as a context for redemption; providing students with comprehensive instruction in Catholic beliefs and practice; and providing students with opportunities for spiritual formation through participation in the sacraments, prayer, retreats, service and other spiritual programs.
  • St. Xavier High School welcomes students from all faiths, backgrounds and walks of life. The primary consideration for admission is the prospective student's academic ability as measured by the entrance examination and the candidate's prior academic record. Other admissions criteria include: - High scores on national standardized tests - Assessment of student engagement - Co-curricular involvement - Exceptional recommendations from English and math teachers
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Xavier High School cost?
St. Xavier High School's tuition is approximately $13,320 for private students.
What schools are St. Xavier High School often compared to?
St. Xavier High School is often viewed alongside schools like Arch Bishop Moeller High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Xavier High School?
The acceptance rate of St. Xavier High School is 55%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. St. Xavier High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.
What sports does St. Xavier High School offer?
St. Xavier High School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Winter Track and Wrestling. St. Xavier High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for most sports offered.
What is St. Xavier High School's ranking?
When is the application deadline for St. Xavier High School?
The application deadline for St. Xavier High School is Dec. 2.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cincinnati, OH is $8,094 for elementary schools and $16,401 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cincinnati, OH is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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