Very Good
#69 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 15% of private schools
Detroit Cristo Rey High School
High School · Detroit, MI
A private high school in Detroit, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
5679 W VERNOR HWY, Detroit, MI 48209
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 MI.
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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 MI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Detroit Cristo Rey High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,152
Median home value
$82,800
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
30.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,931 | Compare → |
| Cesar Chavez High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Academy of the Americas High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 813 | Compare → |
| Covenant High School SouthwestCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 194 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Detroit Cristo Rey High School is listed in Detroit, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Detroit Cristo Rey High School
Detroit Cristo Rey High School is a private high school in Detroit, MI, serving approximately 289 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Detroit Cristo Rey High School
What grades does Detroit Cristo Rey High School serve?
Detroit Cristo Rey High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Detroit Cristo Rey High School?
Detroit Cristo Rey High School has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Cristo Rey High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Cristo Rey High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Detroit Cristo Rey High School rank in MI?
Detroit Cristo Rey High School ranks #69 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Detroit Cristo Rey High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Detroit Cristo Rey High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Detroit Cristo Rey High School a private school?
Yes, Detroit Cristo Rey 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 Detroit Cristo Rey High School a religious school?
Detroit Cristo Rey High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 843-2747
- Area population (ZIP 48209)
- 27,534
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48209; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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