Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston
Tel:
(281) 501-1298
Cristo Rey Jesuit, a Catholic high school, combines personal responsibility, academic rigor, and a corporate work-study program to empower students of all faiths from economically challenged families to reach their full potential. The school opened its doors with some 80 students in August 2009. Currently, all of the school`s 535 students participate in the Corporate Work-Study Program where four students share one entry-level position at corporations around the city to pay half of their education costs. 100% of the students from each of Cristo Rey Jesuit`s graduating classes has been accepted into college.
Cristo Rey Jesuit is part of a larger network of 35 schools across the nation. For more information: www.cristoreyjesuit.org.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 515 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
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Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston places among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Texas Catholic Conference Education Department |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 515 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 97% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 25% |
| Average Class Size | 25 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 8 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Calculus AB, AP English: Langauge and Composition, AP English: Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, AP Spanish: Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP US Government |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (school uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | $400-$3500 on a sliding scale depending on the family's financial resources. Students earn half of their education working one day a week at Houston-area companies through our Corporate Work-Study Program. |
| Admissions Director | John Mendoza |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: 14 Clubs and Organizations to join, including NHS Arts and Music Programs: Music and Theater Arts |
School Notes
- Families must qualify financially (fall at or below a designated income cap) in order to qualify for admission to Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory
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