Pius XI Catholic High School exists to prepare a diverse community of students to achieve their unique and highest potential. Guided by our Franciscan values of dignity, peace, and respect, we nurture students to excel academically, develop moral courage, and live lives of faith and service. History Pius XI Catholic High School, under the direction of the Pallottine Fathers and the School Sisters of St. Francis, was founded in 1929. More than 90 years later, the coed school welcomes nearly 800 students from 65 zipcodes and 100 feeder schools. Pius XI Catholic High School offers a rich array of course offerings including Project Lead the Way, nationally recognized Fine Arts programming, 15 Advanced Placement classes, and our unique Special Studies program. Pius XI offers yearly retreats for our students which strengthens their spiritual formation.