DePaul Cristo Rey is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school educating young people who have the potential but limited financial means to go to college.
Following the national Cristo Rey model, it partners its academic program with a Corporate Work Study Program.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 5 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Depaul Cristo Rey High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2011
Colors
Blue, Gold
Student Body
Total Students
318 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
Number of AP Courses
6 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
English Literature & CompositionGovernment & Politics
PrecalculusPsychology
Spanish Language & CultureUnited States History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 5 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Ohio families don’t pay tuition. Out-of-state students will be charged $500 in tuition.
Every family pays $400 in fees annually.
% on Financial Aid
99%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,407
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Yasmeen Khan
Admissions Associate
De Asa Nichols Blake
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
24 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Bruins De EsperanzaDePaul Gentlemen's Club
Entrepreneurship ClubEthics Club
Exercise ClubFashion and Costume Design
Forever KingsGame Club
Gardening ClubGirls Code
Jesus ClubMaker Club/3D Printing
Mental Health ClubMock Trial Team
National Honor SocietySt. Vincent de Paul Service Conference
Student AmbassadorsStudent Council
Tanzania ClubYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChoir
Drama ClubFilm Club
School Notes
- School Motto: Believe. Achieve. Become.
- School Mascot: Bruin
- DePaul Cristo Rey is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school with a mission to educate young people who have the potential but limited financial means to go to college. This is accomplished through a dynamic academic program partnered with an innovative Corporate Work Study Program, not available at any other local high school. 100 percent of its seniors achieve college acceptance every year Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, DPCR is one of 41 high schools in the nationwide Cristo Rey Network which serves 12,700 young people.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Depaul Cristo Rey High School offer?
Depaul Cristo Rey High School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Depaul Cristo Rey High School's ranking?
Depaul Cristo Rey High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Depaul Cristo Rey High School?
The application deadline for Depaul Cristo Rey High School is Dec. 5 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 5 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Depaul Cristo Rey High School located?
Depaul Cristo Rey High School is located in the Clifton neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 2 other private schools located in Clifton.
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The nearest elementary school is Annunciation (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Corryville Catholic Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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