| History: |
Founded in 1998, Xavier was created through the merger of LaSalle High School and Regis High School. |
| Type: |
Catholic, Archdiocese of Dubuque. |
| Enrollment: |
725 |
| Location: |
Serving the greater Cedar Rapids area |
| Accreditation: |
National Catholic Education Association
Iowa Department of Education
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| Mission: |
The mission of Xavier High School is to develop the total person in a Catholic environment. |
Xavier High School opened on September 2, 1998. The 146,500 square-foot facility was constructed on a 60 acre campus and includes:
(Indoor Facilities)
• The Monsignor Sodawasser Chapel
• The Monsignor Becker Media Center
• The AEGON Complex Entrance
• The Regis-LaSalle Performing Arts Center
• The Ron Thillen Gymnasium
• The Mercy Practice Gymnasium
• The Kazimour Fitness Center
• Three networked computer labs with Internet access
(Outdoor Facilities)
• The Ken Charipar Baseball Field
• The Bob Erusha Softball Field
• The Watson Tennis courts
• The McGrath Courtyard
• The Saints Football field and track
• HECO Soccer Field (new in 2006)
• Football practice fields
• 100% of Xavier students are involved in community and parish service
• 100% of Xavier students take four years of English
• 96% of Xavier graduates plan to pursue post-secondary education; 77% enroll in four-year colleges immediately upon graduation
• 90% of Xavier students complete four years of science
• Xavier offers 88 extra-curricular programs to choose from
• 68% of Xavier students complete four years of mathematics
• 40% of Xavier students complete four years of foreign language
• 40 courses at Xavier are honors and AP courses
• 21 students is the average class size
• 14 is the average number of years faculty members have devoted to Catholic education
• 52% of Xavier faculty have advanced degrees
