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Academy of St. Xavier
300 Cayuga Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (712) 732-0837

The Academy of St. Xavier is a residential school for young men in grades 7-12. Located in northwest Iowa, in the middle of the Heartland, the area is renowned for its quality education, safe environment and rural hospitality. Students at St. Xavier attend school at St. Mary's, a small Catholic school located in Storm Lake. St. Xavier/St. Mary's have rigorous academics with quality athletic and fine arts programs. Students have unlimited opportunities for college credit courses and the ability to take AP Honors classes. Students live and learn the principles of the Catholic faith and character education. The small, close boarding school community makes for lifelong friendships and a quality high school experience. Recreational opportunities abound with Storm Lake, known for sailing, fishing and watersports as well as the close proximity to metro areas such as Sioux City, Des Moines and Minneapolis. The low student to teacher ratio and individual tutoring help students succeed in this college prepatory program at one of Iowa's top private schools.
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 7-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) K-12 9-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Catholic Non-denominational
Year Founded 1900
Campus Size n/a 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 85 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 10% 18%
Percent International Students 10% 16%
Percent Students Boarding n/a 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Average ACT score 24 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Monthly Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 10 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree n/a 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $16,950 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Jul. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Arnie Zinnel
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 12 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDiving
Drill TeamFootball
GolfSoccer
SwimmingTrack and Field
VolleyballWrestling
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 4 23
 
 
Catholic Youth OrganizationFreestyle/Greco-Roman/Beach Wrestling
riflery / archerySailing
School Notes:
  • Low student to teacher ratio (1:7)
  • Small class size (avg.10)
  • Individual tutoring/study sessions
  • Safe, structured, friendly learning environment.
  • Excellent Athletic and Fine Arts programs.
  • Advanced Athletic Training
  • College Credit courses
  • AP Honors courses
  • Affordable tuition rates
  • Small, close boarding community
  • LD types supported: All Learning Differences
  • School accreditations: Catholic Boarding Schools Association, Iowa Dept. of Education
  • Profile last updated: 08/20/2009
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