De Sales High School vs. St. Xavier High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
De Sales High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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St. Xavier High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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School History
Overview
DeSales is a self-sufficient Archdiocesan-sponsored Catholic high school for boys, serving families in and around the Louisville area.
DeSales is a learning community made up of its students and their families; its faculty, staff and administration; its alumni; and, community supporters.
The mission of St. Francis DeSales High School is to provide each student a unique learning experience that daily recognizes his God-given dignity; promotes his spiritual, academic and personal growth; guides him to more fully live a Christian values-based life; challenges him to achieve high standards in pursuit of ever higher goals; and instills confidence in his ability to successfully face the future.
The DeSales learning community seeks to nurture the unique talents and abilities of its members by providing a variety of learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.
It sets standards in all areas and holds each member accountable for meeting these standards.
St. Xavier High School serves 1346 students in grades 9-12, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), the Other religious school association(s) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
The student:teacher of St. Xavier High School is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 1993-2016-2023
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Most
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1956
1864
Students Body
Total Students
350 students
1346 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
19%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
108
352
Grade 10 Students
90
345
Grade 11 Students
73
295
Grade 12 Students
79
354
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
121 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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95%
Average Class Size
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23
Number of AP Classes
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27
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:11
Average SAT score
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1179
Average ACT score
23
23
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki pants, tie, dress shirt, polo shirt)
(Khaki pants, tie, dress shirt, polo shirt)
Formal
(Shirt $ Tie required)
(Shirt $ Tie required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
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30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$2,600
Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
Justin Lewis
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
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Sports
Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Team, Ambassadors Club, CABO, Chemistry Club, Chess Club, Environmental Club, Key Club, KUNA, Math Team, National Honor Society, Peer Leaders, Student Government, Technology Leaders, Yearbook Club
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