Founded in 2007, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School offers a rigorous, Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory education to bright and promising young men and women from Baltimore City. In partnership with over 100 business and nonprofit organizations, our students work five days each month to underwrite the cost of their education and to forge ties to the business world for life.
In the classroom, our students learn about the world, and their role in it as leaders. Small, safe, co-educational, college preparatory, Cristo Rey Jesuit is for families who want their young people to be prepared for success in college, work and life!.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Application Deadline: Dec. 20 / Jun. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
352 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
Advanced Courses
AP English, AP Spanish, AP World History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 20 / Jun. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Families pay between $575 to $2,500 per school year.
% on Financial Aid
99%
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Patricia Hill
Admissions Associate
Greg Austin
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Community Service, National Honor Society, Step Team, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
Community Service, National Honor Society, Step Team, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
School Notes
- There are 3 criteria for applying to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School: 1. All students must turn 14 years old by September 1st of their 9th grade year. 2. The student's family must demonstrate lower to modest income. 3. The student must be eligible to work in the United States.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School?
The acceptance rate of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 82%. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Maryland with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Cristo Rey Jesuit High School offer?
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Lacrosse and Soccer.
What is Cristo Rey Jesuit High School's ranking?
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School?
The application deadline for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is Dec. 20 / Jun. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 20 / Jun. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Cristo Rey Jesuit High School located?
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is located in the Upper Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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