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#1616 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School

High School

1389 E SANTA CLARA ST, San Jose, CA 95116

Private

Enrollment

449

Student-Teacher

21.8:1

Score

4.8

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,616 of 1,787

In San Jose

#38 of 44

public schools

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Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School

4.8/10

High School in San Jose · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School

Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School is a private high school in San Jose, CA. Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School serves approximately 449 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,616 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.7 pts below CA schools
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School runs 21.8:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School compares to 47 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
This School
vs
20:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
449
This School
vs
883
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.8
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 93.1% vs 0%
Asian 2.9% vs 0%
Black 0.9% vs 0%
White 0.2% vs 0%
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School San Jose Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School (this school) 4.8
San Jose High 7.0
Pegasus High 4.6
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock 5.5
ACE Charter High 4.6
KIPP San Jose Collegiate 9.4
Independence High 7.3
Foothill High 4.2
Yerba Buena High 7.2
James Lick High 6.8
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy 7.4
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning 4.1
Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Lrng 3.7
Apollo High 7.6
William C. Overfelt High 5.3
Alpha Cindy Avitia High 6.0
Downtown College Preparatory 7.7
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter 4.7
Latino College Preparatory Academy 7.7
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy 6.2
Mt. Pleasant High 6.1

Showing 20 of 47 schools. View all schools in San Jose

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 2.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 21.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 12%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 449
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 93.1%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Black 0.9%
Native American 0.7%
White 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1389 E SANTA CLARA ST, San Jose, CA 95116

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. KIPP San Jose Collegiate (rated 9.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Independence High (rated 7.3/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, San Jose High (rated 7.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School San Jose 0.0 mi
Anne Darling Elementary San Jose 0.5 mi 4.0
Rocketship Discovery Prep Redwood City 0.5 mi 5.7
San Jose High San Jose 0.5 mi 7.0
Sunrise Middle San Jose 0.5 mi 6.0
ACE Inspire Academy San Jose 0.6 mi 3.7
San Antonio Elementary San Jose 0.6 mi 4.5
Lrng in an Urban Comm with High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.) San Jose 0.6 mi 6.3
McKinley Elementary San Jose 0.8 mi 5.5
Rocketship Los Suenos Academy Redwood City 0.7 mi 5.3
Selma Olinder Elementary San Jose 0.9 mi 4.0
Empire Gardens Elementary San Jose 0.8 mi 4.6
Pegasus High San Jose 1.2 mi 4.6
ACE Charter High San Jose 1.2 mi 4.6
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock San Jose 1.2 mi 5.5
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center San Jose 1.0 mi 6.0
KIPP San Jose Collegiate San Jose 1.3 mi 9.4
ACE Empower Academy San Jose 1.1 mi 3.6
Independence High San Jose 1.4 mi 7.3
Renaissance at Mathson San Jose 1.1 mi 4.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95116 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,428

Median Home Value

$842,700

Median Rent

$2,049/mo

Population

48,816

College Educated

21.2%

Homeownership

39.5%

Avg Commute

25.8 min

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Median Age

36.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School

What grades does Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School serve?

Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School?

Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School rank in CA?

Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School ranks #1,616 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School a private school?

Yes, Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School a religious school?

Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
87 Very Walkable
Transit Score
54 Good Transit
Bike Score
59 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
449
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County

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