Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
About the School
- Cristo Rey Jesuit High School offers a Catholic college preparatory education for the immigrant families of Chicago's near southwest side.
- The reason for the school's existence is to advance the human and intellectual capacities, as well as the religious and cultural heritage, of all those it serves.
- The goal is to maximize the students' potential to prepare them to assume leadership roles in the civic, religious, business and cultural life of our city and nation.
- The hope is that all the graduates reflect these characteristics: open to growth, religious, intellectually competent, loving, committed to justice and work experienced.
- The means to accomplish this goal is to offer a Jesuit education through a dual-language curriculum and participation in the Corporate Internship Program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
570 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Adjusted to family income
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
- Cristo Rey Jesuit High School offers a Catholic college preparatory education for the immigrant families of Chicago's near southwest side. The reason for the school's existence is to advance the human and intellectual capacities, as well as the religious and cultural heritage, of all those it serves. The goal is to maximize the students' potential to prepare them to assume leadership roles in the civic, religious, business and cultural life of our city and nation. The hope is that all the graduates reflect these characteristics: open to growth, religious, intellectually competent, loving, committed to justice and work experienced. The means to accomplish this goal is to offer a Jesuit education through a dual-language curriculum and participation in the Corporate Internship Program.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Tracy Vega - 2007 - Unit Supervisor, County of Marin Behavioral Health and Recovery Services -
- Fr. Juan Carlos Vargas - 2009 - Associate Pastor, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cristo Rey Jesuit High School often compared to?
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Trinity High School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School?
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School famous alumni include: Tracy Vega - 2007 - Unit Supervisor, County of Marin Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and Fr. Juan Carlos Vargas - 2009 - Associate Pastor, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish.
What is Cristo Rey Jesuit High School's ranking?
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: 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 rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cristo Rey Jesuit High School located?
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is located in the Lower West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other private schools located in Lower West Side.
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