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The application deadline for admission and financial aid is January 15, 2026. Please contact the admissions team with any questions about our application process.


APPLICATION STEPS 


STEP ONE: APPLY USING YOUR RAVENNA ACCOUNT
You can complete the application form using your Ravenna Admissions Account. The form will collect information on the applicant, family, and current school.


STEP TWO: COMPLETE YOUR STUDENT ESSAY

The student essay can be completed using your Ravenna Admissions Account. The essay allows our admissions committee to learn more about you. It is important to our school that students answer the essay questions without help from other family members.


STEP THREE: TAKE THE ENTRANCE EXAM

The HSPT will be offered at Xaverian on the following dates:

  • Saturday, November 22, 2025 - 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 
  • Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 
We accept any of the following entrance exams for admission to grade 9: 
  • High School Placement Test (HSPT)
  • Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT)
  • Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
If you are taking an exam at another testing location, please use the following codes to send your scores to Xaverian:

  • HSPT school code: 38
  • SSAT school code: 8350
  • ISEE school code: 570431
Please use the links below to register for an upcoming exam. To send your scores to Xaverian, use our school code: 570431.

SSAT - ssat.org
ISEE - erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb
HSPT - ststesting.com
 
STEP FOUR: SUBMIT YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
Please print a transcript release form using Ravenna. Fill out the form and hand it to your current school’s registrar or main office. Your school will send official transcripts directly to our admissions office. Please allow time for processing.


STEP FIVE: EVALUATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS
An administrator/counselor evaluation is a required part of our application process. We ask that your current administrator or counselor complete the form. Please use your Ravenna account to send the form to the appropriate person. Please allow time for processing. 

If you would like to submit additional letters of recommendation, please direct them to forms@xbhs.com or our mailing address:

Attn: Admissions
Xaverian Brothers High School
800 Clapboardtree Street
Westwood, MA 02090


STEP SIX: STUDENT INTERVIEW (OPTIONAL)
Student interviews are optional for grade 9 applicants.  Interviews are conducted by a member of the Xaverian community. Our committee includes teachers, counselors, campus ministers, administrators, and admissions staff. Parents or guardians will have an opportunity to meet with the interviewer at the end of the interview and are encouraged to ask questions at that time. Interviews can be scheduled using your Ravenna account.


FINANCIAL AID

All families are welcome to apply for need-based financial aid before the January 15, 2026 deadline. We are committed to providing a Xaverian education to every qualified young man, regardless of financial need. 

Last year, 56% of all Xaverian families received tuition assistance grants. The average annual cost for families receiving need-based financial aid is $14,277. In total, we awarded over $6 million in financial aid and academic scholarships. For more information, please visit our tuition assistance page.

IMPORTANT DATES

ISEE & HSPT Exam #1   
Saturday, November 22, 2025
8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 

ISEE & HSPT Exam #2    
Saturday, December 13, 2025
8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 

Application Deadline
Thursday, January 15, 2026

Financial Aid Deadline 
Thursday, January 15, 2026

Decisions Released 
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Registration Deadline 
Friday, April 10, 2026

List of 6 members.

  • Photo of Kyle MacDonald

    Mr. Kyle MacDonald 

    Director of Admissions
  • Photo of Samantha Purpura

    Ms. Samantha Purpura 

    Assistant Director of Admissions
  • Photo of Johnathan Charles

    Mr. Johnathan Charles 

    Admissions and CCE Associate
  • Photo of Anif McDonald

    Mr. Anif McDonald 

    Director of Community, Culture, and Equity
  • Photo of Kristina Poggi

    Mrs. Kristina Poggi 

    Admissions Assistant
  • Photo of Laura Sarkar

    Mrs. Laura Sarkar 

    Admissions Assistant
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY    
 
Xaverian Brothers High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, or creed to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion or creed in the administration of its education policies, scholarship and financial aid programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Xaverian Brothers High School

800 Clapboardtree Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone: 781-326-6392
Fax: 781-320-0458
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Xaverian is a Catholic, college-preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12. As an inclusive community, we embrace diverse experiences and perspectives, welcoming students and families from all faiths and backgrounds. Through exceptional academics, athletics, the arts, faith formation, and service opportunities, we help young men discover their unique gifts and talents so they can share them with a world in need.