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#165 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 43% of private schools

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

High School

420 S CHESTER ST, Baltimore, MD 21231

Private

Enrollment

352

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

6.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#165 of 378

In Baltimore

#22 of 59

public schools

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Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

6.6/10

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

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About Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is a private high school in Baltimore, MD. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School serves approximately 352 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it compares0.5 pts above MD schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • MD avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

Cristo Rey 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 Jesuit High School compares to 55 public schools serving similar grades in Baltimore, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
This School
vs
13.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
352
This School
vs
843
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 63.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 26.7% vs 0%
White 2% vs 0%
Asian 0.3% vs 0%
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Baltimore Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (this school) 6.6
Paul Laurence Dunbar High 4.5
National Academy Foundation 3.2
Digital Harbor High School 3.0
Eager Street Academy 5.3
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women 5.3
Baltimore School for the Arts 8.0
Baltimore Design School 7.3
Claremont School 6.1
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
The Reach! Partnership School 4.8
Renaissance Academy 5.2
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High 5.5
Patterson High 3.8
Baltimore City College 7.9
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 5.8
Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts 5.9
Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West 4.5
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High 3.1
Carver Vocational-Technical High 3.4
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove 3.2

Showing 20 of 55 schools. View all schools in Baltimore

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 MD.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.2:1
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 8.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,476
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 51%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 352
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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 MD

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 63.9%
Hispanic 26.7%
Two or More 6.2%
White 2.0%
Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

420 S CHESTER ST, Baltimore, MD 21231

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cristo Rey Jesuit High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Paul Laurence Dunbar High (rated 4.5/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is National Academy Foundation (rated 3.2/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Digital Harbor High School (rated 3.0/10, 1.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Baltimore, see our Baltimore schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Wolfe Street Academy Baltimore 0.2 mi 4.8
NEW CENTURY SCHOOL THE Baltimore 0.3 mi 6.7
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle Baltimore 0.5 mi 7.5
The Crossroads School Baltimore 0.6 mi 6.1
City Springs Elementary/Middle Baltimore 0.6 mi 5.9
Patterson Park Public Charter School Baltimore 0.6 mi 5.8
Hampstead Hill Academy Baltimore 0.6 mi 8.6
Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle Baltimore 0.8 mi 4.3
William Paca Elementary Baltimore 0.8 mi 3.6
ST CASIMIR CATHOLIC SCHOOL Baltimore 0.7 mi 7.1
Paul Laurence Dunbar High Baltimore 0.9 mi 4.5
National Academy Foundation Baltimore 0.9 mi 3.2
Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership Baltimore 1.0 mi 6.2
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 Baltimore 0.9 mi 4.1
TONG LE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Baltimore 1.0 mi
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle Baltimore 1.3 mi 8.0
ARCHBISHOP BORDERS SCHOOL Baltimore 1.0 mi 7.1
Collington Square Elementary/Middle Baltimore 1.5 mi 5.5
Digital Harbor High School Baltimore 1.3 mi 3.0
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle Baltimore 1.5 mi 4.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 21231 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$85,382

Median Home Value

$336,500

Median Rent

$1,710/mo

Population

14,556

College Educated

65.9%

Homeownership

35%

Avg Commute

26.3 min

Poverty Rate

19.9%

Median Age

32.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

What grades does Cristo Rey Jesuit High School serve?

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

How many students attend Cristo Rey Jesuit High School?

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cristo Rey Jesuit High School rank in MD?

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School ranks #165 of 378 private schools in MD.

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

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Jesuit High School a private school?

Yes, Cristo Rey 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 Jesuit High School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
98 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
76 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
82 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
352
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Baltimore city

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