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#415 of 571 private schools in WI

Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School

High School

1818 W NATIONAL AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

424

Student-Teacher

17.4:1

Score

5.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

424

Student-Teacher

17.4:1

Score

5.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#415 of 571

In Milwaukee

#52 of 74

public schools

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About Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School

Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School is a private high school in Milwaukee, WI. Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School serves approximately 424 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #415 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School show 44% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it comparesOn par with WI schools

5.6

This school 5.6 · Average
WI avg 5.5

What Parents Should Know

Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee 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 Jesuit Milwaukee High School compares to 46 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.4:1

This School

22.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

424

This School

581

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.6

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 94.3% vs 0%

Black 4.7% vs 0%

White 0.9% vs 0%

Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School (this school)	—	424	17.4:1	5.6
South Accelerated Academy	0.7 mi	48	16:1	6.1
South Division High	0.8 mi	842	12.6:1	4.5
Bradley Technology High	1.1 mi	999	16.9:1	3.9
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus	1.2 mi	399	22.2:1	5.8
Escuela Verde	1.2 mi	120	12:1	6.5
Project STAY-Supporting Teachers and Youth	1.2 mi	78	11.1:1	5.5
Milwaukee Academy of Science	1.3 mi	1,404	20.3:1	4.2
Pathways High	1.4 mi	171	15.5:1	3.4
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning	1.5 mi	431	26.9:1	2.5
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center	1.5 mi	22	5.5:1	—
Lad Lake Synergy School	1.5 mi	35	8.8:1	8.3
Milwaukee High School of the Arts	1.5 mi	985	17.9:1	4.1
Tenor High	1.6 mi	627	26.1:1	6.1
Groppi High	1.8 mi	102	12.8:1	6.1
Grandview High	2.0 mi	217	72.3:1	4.2
Shalom High	2.1 mi	110	27.5:1	4.6
Golda Meir School	2.2 mi	1,211	19.2:1	5.8
Alliance School of Milwaukee	2.2 mi	155	11.1:1	4.8
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus	2.4 mi	676	75.1:1	3.7
Pulaski High	2.4 mi	945	15:1	4.8

Showing 20 of 46 schools. View all schools in Milwaukee

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 WI.

Classroom Attention

C 2.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,365

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 11%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 424

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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 WI

Test Scores WI FORWARD (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 43.8% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

33.8% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 42.1% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

35.6% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 8 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 94.3%

Black 4.7%

White 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1818 W NATIONAL AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. South Accelerated Academy (rated 6.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, South Division High (rated 4.5/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Longfellow Elementary Milwaukee	0.3 mi	718	4.1
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee	0.4 mi	520	5.0
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee	0.4 mi	175	5.4
CHRIST-ST PETER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.6 mi	200	6.1
Kagel Elementary Milwaukee	0.5 mi	267	4.2
South Accelerated Academy Milwaukee	0.7 mi	48	6.1
South Division High Milwaukee	0.8 mi	842	4.5
Mitchell Elementary Milwaukee	0.9 mi	613	3.8
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee	0.7 mi	521	6.4
Forest Home Elementary Milwaukee	0.9 mi	537	6.2
Bruce Guadalupe Milwaukee	0.7 mi	1,410	7.8
Doerfler Elementary Milwaukee	0.9 mi	550	4.0
NATIVITY JESUIT ACADEMY Milwaukee	0.9 mi	231	5.1
Rogers Street Academy Milwaukee	1.1 mi	570	5.6
Allen-Field Elementary Milwaukee	1.0 mi	474	4.6
ST ANTHONY SCHOOL Milwaukee	1.1 mi	1,391	3.8
Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language Milwaukee	1.2 mi	491	5.2
United Community Center Acosta Middle School Milwaukee	0.9 mi	180	7.6
Milwaukee Academy of Science Milwaukee	1.3 mi	1,404	4.2
Hayes Bilingual School Milwaukee	1.2 mi	638	5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53204 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,645

Median Home Value

$106,000

Median Rent

$964/mo

Population

40,008

College Educated

14.6%

Homeownership

26.4%

Avg Commute

20.9 min

Poverty Rate

32.6%

Median Age

29.1

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Berlin High Berlin, WI	475	5.6
Cambridge High Cambridge, WI	259	5.6
Freedom High Freedom, WI	481	5.6
Lake Mills High Lake Mills, WI	477	5.6
Platteville High Platteville, WI	482	5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School

What grades does Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School serve?

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

How many students attend Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School?

Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School is 17.4:1. 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 Milwaukee High School rank in WI?

Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School ranks #415 of 571 private schools in WI.

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

Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School has 44% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School a private school?

Yes, Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee High School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 82 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 47 Some Transit
Bike Score: 52 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 424
Gender Split: 83% M / 17% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 24
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 195 days
Setting: Large City
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 436-4600

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