St. Xavier High School (Kansas)

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
Location
200 North Washington Street

,
66441

United States

39°1′28″N 96°49′48″W / 39.02444°N 96.83000°W / 39.02444; -96.83000
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
MottoEducation for eternity through faith and reason
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
DenominationCatholic
Patron saint
Saint Francis Xavier
Established1871
OversightRoman Catholic Diocese of Salina
SuperintendentGeoff Andrews
Principal
Jodi Testa
ChaplainFr. Kerry Ninemire
GradesPrek-12th
Hours in school day
8
ColorsBlue and Gold   
MascotRowdy The ram
Team nameRams
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
Websitesaintxrams.org

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School is a private, Roman Catholic school in Junction City, Kansas, United States. It is located in the Salina Dioceses.

History

St. Xavier Catholic School was established in 1871 to serve parishioners of St. Xavier Church. In 1907, a larger school was built.[2] A larger school was built in 1907 and staffed by Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia, and in 1920, the parish opened a high school.

New grade school rooms and an auditorium and gymnasium were built in the early 1950s. In 1961,the parish built a new high school.[2]

School Activity's

Physical sports

Volleyball, Track, Cross Country, Cheerleading, and Basketball.

Competitive teams

Band, Chior, Eco-Meet, Scholar's bowl, Chess Team, Drama and Speech (Forensics).

References

  1. ↑ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
  2. 1 2 "St. Francis Xavier Parish – Junction City – Catholic Diocese of Salina". Retrieved July 20, 2026.