Xavier College Preparatory High School

Xavier College Preparatory High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
34200 Cook St,  Palm Desert, CA
4.0
3.0
559 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Chris Alling
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$17,250
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
55
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
23
English
27
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
21
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
91%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
55.6%
Male
44.4%
White
40.2%
Hispanic
28.9%
Two or more races
23.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Black
1.7%
Native American
1%

School Rankings

#32 Best Catholic Schools in California
#60 Most Diverse Private HS in California
#144 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of San Diego 143 Students
University of California - San Diego 138 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 129 Students
San Diego State University 129 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 115 Students
University of Southern California 111 Students
Loyola Marymount University 102 Students
University of California - Irvine 100 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 92 Students
University of California - Berkeley 82 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 96 Students
Psychology 64 Students
Biology 48 Students
Nursing 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Political Science and Government 30 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Communications 26 Students
Pre-Law Studies 24 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 169 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/6/2025
Most of the teachers are amazing, and the school community is very welcoming. There are many breaks throughout the year, which is nice. I wish that there were more required college preparation activities prior to senior year.
5.0 Senior
12/19/2024
It's such a great school that has helped me prepare well for college. I am definitely going to miss the community once i leave.
4.0 Junior
6/27/2023
It is a very small and tight knit community and overall that is a good thing but when wanting brand new experiences and wanting to meet new people it is very limited.The faculty is very loving and wants you to succeed, and most will meet you half way when it comes accommodations whether pertaining to personal needs(health wise, mentally/emotionally).
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 6 Reviews
5.0 other
11/24/2024
The teachers are very caring. The English department is especially strong. Families are valued. Administration is very open. Both the prior principle and the new principle are wonderful.
1.0 parent
2/8/2024
Where do we start? You pay for a supply & materials fee and then are asked to print out entire textbooks at home or buy them because they have no library. The entire school staff has their kids enrolled here. So politics are going on in sports and classrooms. The funny thing is every one of those st...
5.0 parent
4/30/2020
A+++++ This is the best school in Southern California.
1.0 other
12/17/2019
I allowed my daughter to attend this school because she wanted to be with her friends. She will not be returning for the next semester. For a “Christian” school, there is no compassion, the amount of lying by the administration is disgusting, and there is no equality among the sexes.

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Xavier College Preparatory High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 34200 Cook St in Palm Desert, CA. Annual tuition is $17,250. The school has a total enrollment of 559 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Xavier College Preparatory High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jewish Community School of the Desert, Desert Christian Academy, Desert Adventist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Palm Desert has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Xavier College Preparatory High School.

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