As a Catholic, college preparatory school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, Xavier endeavors to form a man who is challenged academically, spiritually alive, physically sound, and technologically aware. Our academic, religious, service, athletic and extracurricular programs are constructed to reflect a community centered on Judeo-Christian values. Members of the Xavier community support each student in his growth as a human being. Xavier instills in each student a sense of responsibility for using his God given talents and gifts to the best of his ability. Be a man is the motto of Xavier High School, summing up the educational mission of our school. This motto, often extended to, "Be a man. A man like Jesus," is central to our philosophy, and is reflected in how we work with students to realize maturity and the dignity of the human spirit. To achieve this goal we guide all students in educational and vocational needs, helping them prepare for college, for work, and above all, for life itself.