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#128 of 157 private schools in IA
Xavier High School
High School · Cedar Rapids, IA
A private high school in Cedar Rapids, IA serving grades 9th – 12th.
6300 42ND ST NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
- Math 80% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IA
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Xavier High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,957/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$164,972
Median home value
$424,500
Median rent
$1,275/mo
College educated
59.4%
Homeownership
98%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,719 | Compare → |
| Isaac Newton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,575 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Xavier High School is listed in Cedar Rapids, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Xavier High School
Xavier High School is a private high school in Cedar Rapids, IA, serving approximately 600 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Xavier High School
What grades does Xavier High School serve?
Xavier High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Xavier High School?
Xavier High School has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Xavier High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Xavier High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Xavier High School rank in IA?
Xavier High School ranks #128 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Xavier High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Xavier High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Xavier High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Xavier High School has 80% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Xavier High School a private school?
Yes, Xavier High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Xavier High School a religious school?
Xavier High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 600
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Linn County
- Phone
- (319) 294-6635
- Area population (ZIP 52411)
- 8,357
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52411; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ISASP; directory SY 2021–22
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