Frequently Asked Questions

Making St. Xavier close – St. Xavier students come from all over the greater Cincinnati area. While many students will take the bus to school, many more will ride share. To support that, St. Xavier even provides a Ride Share web page to help facilitate transportation between families. In addition, St. Xavier is open to students from before sunrise to after sunset with the many programs and activities happening before and after normal school hours. Many times students will ride to and from St. X with students who live near them and are engaged in the same activity.

Challenging students appropriately – St. Xavier students pride themselves on being intellectually competent. This idea is a key component of the Graduate at Graduation as well as the mission of St. Xavier High School. To that end St. Xavier’s outstanding faculty and staff assist students in choosing an academic path that prompts growth but is appropriate to each student’s gifts. In addition, St. Xavier provides a wealth of supports to aid students--emotionally, spiritually, and academically.

Making St. Xavier affordable– Please visit our Scholarship, Tuition Assistance and EdChoice sections of the Afford Page for more details on making a St. Xavier education a possibility!

Giving students opportunities to grow – St. Xavier has an extensive list of opportunities to be involved and to meet other students of both common and diverse backgrounds. St. Xavier can be competitive. There is always a door open for your son, and we will help him find it.

Advantages of single sex education. St. Xavier is a single sex, all male school. In that environment young men are given the opportunity to lead and grow in ways that allow him to be his best self. At times, St. Xavier students wonder how and when they will meet students of the opposite gender – girls! There are many ways that can happen both with school activities and meeting the friends of friends. There are mixers, dances, service initiatives and fine arts programs that are co-educational.

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

What is the average class size?

The average class is 21 students. Some classes have fewer than 10.

What is the student/teacher ratio?

11:1

What are the required freshman courses?

Freshmen are required to take the following full year courses: Algebra I or II; freshmen English; a world language (Chinese, French, German, Latin, or Spanish); World Cultures; Biology and Scriptures. In addition, students will take one semester of Oral Communications/Information Processing, and a fine art.

Is there a bus service?

Information about bus service can be obtained in the Assistant Principal's Office.

What percentage of the student body is diverse?

The school has an 20% diverse enrollment.

How successful are St. X students in gaining admission to college?

Virtually 100% of our students enroll in four year colleges. Approximately 80% of our students earn college scholarships and entrance into their first choice university.

Is St. Xavier diverse?

St. X is open to all students regardless of race, creed, color or religion. Cura Personalis is at the heart of each and every student experience, and we continue to look for ways to increase our diverse student population which currently represents 20.2% of our student population. Approximately 75% of St. Xavier’s students are Roman Catholic, 15% identify themselves as Christian, and under 3% are Hindu, Muslim, or Jewish.

What are the religion requirements?

The religious education program is a four year program. Students will take one year each of Scriptures, Faith and Sacraments, and Morality and Justice. Seniors have a variety of electives from which to choose.

Is Mass offered regularly?

Mass is offered daily in the morning and at the beginning of the student lunch period. Over the course of the school year there are also six all-school masses and services.

What is the attrition rate?

Over the course of four years, a class will lose about 6% of its population: 3% between freshman and sophomore years; 2% between sophomore and junior; and 1% between junior and senior.

Do you require community service?

No. Community service is not required at St. X although 90% of our students voluntarily participate in service activities.

How old is St. Xavier? How many alumni are there?

St. Xavier was founded in 1831 at the 7th and Sycamore Street site and has been at the Finneytown campus since 1960. St. Xavier has more than 18,000 living alumni in every state in the United States and abroad.

How many faculty members have advanced degrees?

86% have a masters degree or higher.

ATHLETIC QUESTIONS

St. Xavier coaches are permitted to:

Speak with a student about our athletic programs on a day they “shadow.” For example, this is how we train or this is the type offense we run.
Focus on St Xavier as a "whole" and not just athletics when speaking to prospective students.

Encourage a student-athlete who initiates contact with them to contact the Office of Enrollment for more information or to register for a "shadow day".
Coaches may engage with students at our Open House.

Why don't St. Xavier coaches call and/or approach my son about attending St. X to play sports?

According to by-law 4-9-1 of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), "A student is considered a prospective athlete after enrolling in the seventh grade... any attempt to recruit a prospective student-athlete for athletic purposes shall be strictly prohibited."

St. Xavier strictly follows OHSAA Guidelines, therefore, St. Xavier coaches will never:

Meet in a private home with a student-athlete.
Initiate contact with a student athlete to encourage them to attend St. Xavier solely for athletics.
Call/text/email/tweet/Facebook prospective students to talk about our athletic programs.
Call/text/email/tweet/Facebook prospective students to encourage them to attend an open house.

Give tickets or special seating arrangements to prospective students for an athletic contest.
Write a prospective student a letter or email with a focus on athletics.
Follow up with a prospective student even after he has visited the school.
Give a tour of the school on a "shadow day".
Promise financial assistance, playing time and/or position on an athletic team.

Give a prospective student a personal workout in the weight room, fields, or gymnasium.
Have former players or current players call, text, or email a potential student-athlete.
Recognize a student-athlete for his athletic accomplishments during halftime of a game.
Promise a prospective student anything or speak to how the student would fit into our athletic program.
Give gifts of any kind.

SERVICES for STUDENTS with SPECIFIC NEEDS

Does St. X provide accommodations for students with disabilities?

Yes. St. X provides many general accommodations such as, but not limited to, extended time (1.5 times), preferential seating, audio books, tests read, etc.

Does St. X provide curriculum modifications for students with disabilities?

No.  St X does not modify any classroom material.  All students will have the same expectations in the classroom and be required to complete the same curriculum.

What Documentation is needed in order to receive accommodations?

In order to receive accommodations at St. X, we would require any documentation of the disability from grade school, which may include a current Accommodation Plan, 504 Plan, IEP, ISP or ETR.  We generally also look for a Psycho-Educational evaluation, no more than 3 years old.  For some disabilities we will also ask for a doctor’s note.  (However, unless it’s a medical disability, usually more than a doctor’s note is required)

Does St. X take the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship or the Autism Scholarship?

Yes.  St. X is a Peterson and Autism Provider.  In order to qualify for the Peterson or Autism Scholarship your son must have a current ETR that identifies him as qualifying for specialized instruction by an Intervention Specialist, Speech and Language Therapist, etc.  Please note:  St. X does not use the scholarship money to pay down tuition, it is used to bring services into the building for the students.

Does St. X have a support program for students on IEPs or ISPs?

Yes.  St. X has a program called Educational Support.  Your son will receive support during a class period in which his IEP goals and objectives will be addressed.  Ed Support is staffed by certified Intervention Specialists and a Certified Speech and Language Therapist.  There is no additional cost for this service.

My student has a medical condition, should I let St. X know?

Yes.  Some students with medical conditions, such as diabetes or Crohn’s, may need accommodations as well.  The following accommodations are provided for many with medical conditions:  stop the clock testing, drink/food in classroom, access to restroom when needed, etc.  For this disability we would ask for a doctor’s letter to verify the needs.

How do I inform St. X that my son has a disability that needs accommodations and/or specialized services?

The first place to indicate the need for accommodations or specialized services is on your son’s application.  There is a section that asks if he has a disability.  To this question, please answer Yes (even if he has a medical need) and fill in what he has with additional narrative comments as needed.  This does not affect his application in any way other than to alert St. X to your son’s needs allowing us to better serve him.

Who do I contact should I have questions about accommodations?

Should you have further questions regarding accommodations or services provided, please contact  Mrs. Michelle Yauss, Director of Intervention Services.  513-761-7815 ext 309.   Email address:  myauss@stxavier.org   She will typically respond quicker to an email than a voicemail.

Admissions Department Contact Information

513.618.3258 | www.stxavier.org/admissions | admissions@stxavier.org