St. Francis Xavier Secondary School:
- is one of the largest Catholic schools in Mississauga (~1800 students);
- strives "to live the Gospel values of Faith, Love, Hope, Peace and Service as taught by Jesus and His Church" (Mission Statement);
- has a diverse population of students and staff with representation from over 70 ethnicities;
- offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme;
- offers Sports, Health, and Wellness Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM);
- offers Hospitality and Tourism Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM);
- offers Planning for Independence Program (PIP);
- has student mentorship programs;
- provides support for underserved student population;
- has a school drop-out rate of less than 2%;
- fosters student-led academic, athletic, and artistic extracurriculars;
- hosts fundraisers for local and global causes; and
- strives for excellence in Catholic education.