Xavier High School

I am an alumna at this high school. The workload is heavy, especially for commuters involved in extracurricular activities, but I gained an immeasurable experience attending this school. My surrounding students constantly inspired me to keep pushing myself and to organically learn, whether from books, fellow students or teachers. Xavier is a large school, with diverse students who have interests in various areas, not just science and math. In fact, I was more in touch with music and art here than I am now at my college. Students here are easily activated to do amazing things and then lead their fellow students to follow them. The school also has interesting classes, such as art appreciation, AP Computer Science, Creative Nonfiction Workshop (my personal favorite course), Introduction to Acting, and Introduction to Ballroom Dancing. The building itself is owned by the park and ten floors tall so students exercise by walking up and down the stairs.

Xavier High School is fantastic for many reasons. Engaging and challenging academically, but with a focus on the whole person. There's a strong commitment to community service as well.

My son got an excellent base to start his college and Master's program on.

Rigorous academics, talented athletes and coaches, and exceptional arts. However, none of that matters when certain faculty members who trudge around as if wondering where in their life they went wrong, repeatedly harass students taking their pent up frustration out on them.

I loved going to school here. One of the greatest learning environments in NYC. Class of 95