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#504 of 873 private schools in PA

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School

High School

1717 W ALLEGHENY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

536

Student-Teacher

17.1:1

Score

6.3

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

536

Student-Teacher

17.1:1

Score

6.3

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#504 of 873

In Philadelphia

#61 of 95

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About Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School is a private high school in Philadelphia, PA. Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School serves approximately 536 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #504 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares0.3 pts below PA schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
PA avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Cristo Rey Philadelphia 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.

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How Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School compares to 91 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.1:1

This School

14.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

536

This School

791

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

5.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 64.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 28.9% vs 0%

Asian 1.5% vs 0%

White 0.9% vs 0%

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Philadelphia Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School (this school)	—	536	17.1:1	6.3
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School	0.7 mi	769	14.5:1	5.1
Multicultural Academy CS	0.8 mi	244	14.4:1	6.7
TECH Freire CS	1.1 mi	489	11.9:1	7.5
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School	1.2 mi	436	12.5:1	6.5
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson	1.2 mi	316	14.4:1	3.4
HS of Engineering & Science	1.3 mi	843	15.9:1	8.0
The Linc	1.5 mi	226	13.3:1	5.8
The U School: Innovative Lab	1.6 mi	203	11.3:1	6.6
Strawberry Mansion HS	1.6 mi	245	8.8:1	3.8
Esperanza Academy CS	1.6 mi	1,641	14.3:1	4.1
Esperanza Cyber CS	1.6 mi	1,115	12.4:1	4.1
Edison HS/Fareira Skills	1.7 mi	887	12.3:1	4.2
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North	1.9 mi	85	9.4:1	4.8
Sankofa Freedom Academy CS	1.9 mi	662	17.4:1	5.0
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School	2.0 mi	302	13.1:1	6.2
Kensington Health Sciences	2.0 mi	449	11.5:1	5.2
YouthBuild Phila CS	2.1 mi	256	21.3:1	4.5
Kensington HS	2.1 mi	460	10.7:1	5.0
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS	2.2 mi	499	13.1:1	6.3
Mastery CS-Pickett Campus	2.4 mi	905	15.6:1	3.4

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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 PA.

Classroom Attention

C 2.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7.7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,386

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 50%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B+ 6.6 / 10

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Enrollment 536

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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 PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 64.2%

Hispanic 28.9%

Two or More 4.5%

Asian 1.5%

White 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1717 W ALLEGHENY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. TECH Freire CS (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Multicultural Academy CS (rated 6.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (rated 5.6/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
THANKFUL LEARNING CENTER, INC. Philadelphia	0.0 mi	39	5.9
Kenderton El Sch Philadelphia	0.3 mi	283	5.7
Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary Philadelphia	0.6 mi	755	4.8
Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary Philadelphia	0.6 mi	451	3.7
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch Philadelphia	0.6 mi	451	3.7
Peirce Thomas M Sch Philadelphia	0.6 mi	189	4.1
KIPP Philadelphia CS Philadelphia	0.7 mi	864	3.3
KIPP North Philadelphia CS Philadelphia	0.7 mi	670	5.2
Mastery Prep Elementary CS Philadelphia	0.8 mi	600	6.0
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School Philadelphia	0.7 mi	769	5.1
Mastery CS-Gratz Campus Phialdelphia	0.8 mi	1,036	5.0
Multicultural Academy CS Philadelphia	0.8 mi	244	6.7
Laboratory CS Philadelphia	0.7 mi	406	1.7
HOPE PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION Philadelphia	0.9 mi	37	6.9
Steel Edward Sch Philadelphia	1.1 mi	336	3.8
TECH Freire CS Philadelphia	1.1 mi	489	7.5
Duckrey Tanner Sch Philadelphia	1.2 mi	422	4.5
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson Philadelphia	1.2 mi	316	3.4
LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Philadelphia	1.1 mi	563	5.6
Wissahickon CS Philadelphia	1.1 mi	930	3.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19132 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$30,974

Median Home Value

$73,000

Median Rent

$1,055/mo

Population

31,627

College Educated

13%

Homeownership

51.5%

Avg Commute

35.2 min

Poverty Rate

33.1%

Median Age

38.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Pittsburgh, PA	744	6.3
DELONE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Mc Sherrystown, PA	354	6.3
Dunmore JSHS Dunmore, PA	668	6.3
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS Philadelphia, PA	499	6.3
Montgomery JSHS Montgomery, PA	398	6.3
Muncy JSHS Muncy, PA	491	6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School

What grades does Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School serve?

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

How many students attend Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School?

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School rank in PA?

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School ranks #504 of 873 private schools in PA.

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

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Philadelphia High School a private school?

Yes, Cristo Rey Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia High School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 70 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 80 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 53 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 536
Gender Split: 43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 31
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Philadelphia County
Phone: (215) 219-3943

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