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Apply to Pius XI
Current 8th grade students wishing to apply to the Class or 2030 will create an account through Ravenna and choose the "Freshmen Application," which will be available August 15 - November 4, 2025.
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Complete the online admissions application through Ravenna (click the "Apply Now" button below).
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(Note: How to set up a Ravenna account is laid out at the bottom of this page).
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Submit a non-refundable Application Fee of $20 (you will be prompted to enter a credit card at the end of the online application).
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Complete the"Pius XI School Recommendation Form" (located on the Ravenna HUB screen)
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Complete the Pius XI Entrance Exam. Applicants will sign up for the test through the admissions application for a testing date in September, October, or November 2025.
After a completed admissions application is submitted, the following documents should be sent to the Pius XI Admissions Office via admissions@piusxi.org by November 4, 2025.
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Applicant's full 6th and 7th grade report cards
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Most recent 8th grade report card
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Middle school standardized test scores (MAP, STAR, FORWARD, IOWA, I-READY)
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Applicant submits a 2-3 minute video explaining they will implement one of our five Core Values into daily life at Pius XI.
How to Create a Ravenna Account (Freshman, Transfer & International Applications)
We advise using a computer, laptop or iPad for Ravenna. Cell phones do not offer full functionality.
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Click the "Apply Now" button above. You will be redirected to Ravenna where you will create an account using an email address and password. (Note - If you are a returning family with an existing Ravenna account, you can log in using your email and existing password. If you need to add a new student to your account, you are able to do so.)
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You will be asked to provide some simple demographic and school history questions. When completed, you will be directed to the Ravenna Dashboard.
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From the Dashboard screen, you will be guided through a process to either explore or apply to a school. Select "Pius XI Catholic High School," and you will be guided through all the steps necessary to complete an application and register for events.
Questions?
Contact Admissions at admissions@piusxi.org.