Xavier College Preparatory XCP San Xavier Collegio Prepatorio
Leadership∙Tradition∙Community∙Service
Address
4710 North Fifth Street Phoenix, Arizona, (Maricopa County), 85012-1738  United States
Coordinates	33°30′20″N 112°4′2″W / 33.50556°N 112.06722°W / 33.50556; -112.06722Coordinates: 33°30′20″N 112°4′2″W / 33.50556°N 112.06722°W / 33.50556; -112.06722
Information
Type	Private, All-Girls
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic, Sisters of Charity
Established	1944
Founder	Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dean	Noreen Reed
Principal	Sister Joan Fitzgerald, BVM
Vice principal	Sr. Lynn Winsor, BVM, CMAA
Faculty	123
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	1,173 students (2008)
Campus	Urban
Color(s)	Royal Blue, White and Kelly Green
Team name	Gators
Accreditation(s)	North Central Association of Colleges and Schools [1]
Dean of Students	Noreen Reed
Director of Admissions	Paula Petrowski
Athletic Director	Sr. Lynn Winsor, BVM, CMAA
Website	http://www.xcp.org

Xavier College Preparatory is a Catholic, all-female private high school in Phoenix, Arizona. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, drawing students from 120 local schools and transfer students from around the world.

[edit] History

Xavier was founded 65 years ago by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with 17 pioneer students. Currently (2008-2009) Xavier has over 1,200 (all female) students studying everything from aviation and architecture to chemistry and calculus. Students at Xavier share classes with students from Brophy College Preparatory, the all-boy Jesuit high school adjacent to Xavier.

[edit] Curriculum

The curriculum at Xavier is a traditional, rigorous and challenging college prep program. Honors classes are available in all areas of study, and AP Classes are also an integral part of the curriculum. All Seniors take the AP Literature exam, and 429 students took 849 exams in the spring of 2003. Some students graduate with up to two years of college credit already completed.

Xavier students consistently score in the top percentiles of standardized tests. Over the past 10 years, the School has congratulated 82 National Merit Finalists, 143 Commended Scholars, 36 National Hispanic Scholars, five National Black American Scholars. Xavier students have been designated Presidential Scholars in 1979, 1986, 1990, 2001, and 2008, as well as Presidential Scholar Semi-Finalists in 1975 and 1993 and a Flinn Scholar in 2004. In 2005, a national Catholic publication named Xavier as among the top five Catholic high schools in the nation.

In addition to a strong academic focus, XCP has an excellent athletic program with numerous state championships to its credit. In addition to its well-known and meritorious Golf, Tennis, Swim and Dive teams, XCPfields championship volleyball, basketball, track, softball, and spiritline (cheer and pom) teams and active Crew, Lacrosse, Equestrian, and Badminton club sports.

The school operates on a rotating class schedule which provides for early dismissal on Fridays throughout the school year.

Young women who attend Xavier College Preparatory wear uniforms. Blue and white polo shirts or oxford shirts are worn with the traditional blue and gold plaid skirt. The young women of XCP express their individuality on campus in their choice of custom designed XCP outerwear (sweatshirts, sweaters and long sleeve t-shirts) whose sought after designs are frequently available only in the Mother's Guild shop on campus and through the popular, annual Christmas Dinner and Auction.

[edit] Notable Alumnae

• Heather Farr, professional golfer
• Lois Maffeo, musician and writer
• Amanda Blumenherst, amateur golfer.
• Meghan McCain, daughter of John McCain
• Emma Stone, Actress and Singer (attended, but did not graduate)

[edit] External links

• Official school website

[edit] Notes and references

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