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Catholic high school

Cristo Rey Boston High School

  • LocationDorchester, MA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 230 students
Official website

Cristo Rey Boston High School is a Catholic high school in the Jesuit tradition in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Its campus ministry lists Masses, retreats for all students and the sacraments. The course offerings include theology courses and Ethics Honors.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Cristo Rey Boston High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miBlessed Mother Teresa: 0.6 mi1Our Lady of Czestochowa: 1.1 mi2Saint Monica - Saint Augustine Catholic Church: 1.2 mi3St Ann Catholic Church: 1.5 mi4Gate of Heaven Catholic Church: 1.7 mi5Cathedral of the Holy Cross: 2.1 mi6Cristo Rey Boston Campus Ministry: 0.0 miCristo Rey Boston High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Blessed Mother Teresa — 0.6 mi · 800 Columbia Road, Dorchester
  2. Our Lady of Czestochowa — 1.1 mi · Dorchester Avenue, Boston
  3. Saint Monica - Saint Augustine Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 333 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston
  4. St Ann Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 243 Neponset Avenue, Boston
  5. Gate of Heaven Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 615 East Fourth Street
  6. Cathedral of the Holy Cross — 2.1 mi · 1400 Washington Street, Boston

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Masses are listed among campus ministry offerings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey Bostoncristoreyboston.org/campus-ministry-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service projects, Masses, retreats for all students, and the opportunity to participate in the sacraments”
      Campus ministry lists Masses, retreats for all students and the sacraments. Mass frequency is not stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are listed. Recorded as a shared or visiting priest, as the school publishes Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey Bostoncristoreyboston.org/campus-ministry-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service projects, Masses, retreats for all students, and the opportunity to participate in the sacraments”
      Campus ministry lists Masses, retreats for all students and the sacraments. Mass frequency is not stated.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Ethics Honors is listed in the senior course offerings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Cristo Rey Bostoncristoreyboston.org/we-are-crb · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ethics Honors”
      Ethics Honors is listed among the senior course offerings.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Campus ministry lists retreats for all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey Bostoncristoreyboston.org/campus-ministry-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service projects, Masses, retreats for all students, and the opportunity to participate in the sacraments”
      Campus ministry lists Masses, retreats for all students and the sacraments. Mass frequency is not stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is listed: Theology Teacher and Campus Minister.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey Bostoncristoreyboston.org/campus-ministry-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “James Paul Gumataotao Theology Teacher”
      James Paul Gumataotao is listed on the campus ministry staff list as a theology teacher.
    2. Staff Directory | Cristo Rey Bostoncristoreyboston.org/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology Teacher and Campus Minister”
      James Gumataotao is listed in the staff directory as Theology Teacher and Campus Minister.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Campus ministry lists retreats for all students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey Bostoncristoreyboston.org/campus-ministry-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service projects, Masses, retreats for all students, and the opportunity to participate in the sacraments”
      Campus ministry lists Masses, retreats for all students and the sacraments. Mass frequency is not stated.
  • Ethics Honors is offered in the senior year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Cristo Rey Bostoncristoreyboston.org/we-are-crb · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ethics Honors”
      Ethics Honors is listed among the senior course offerings.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Cristo Rey Boston Campus Ministry

  • Address: 100 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Location: On campus

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Source: cristoreyboston.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, cristoreyboston.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Masses and sacramental life
    Masses and the opportunity to take part in the sacraments are listed by campus ministry.
    cristoreyboston.org

Retreats 1

  • Campus ministry retreats
    Retreats are offered for all students, per the campus ministry page.
    cristoreyboston.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey Bostoncristoreyboston.org/campus-ministry-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Service projects, Masses, retreats for all students, and the opportunity to participate in the sacraments”
    Campus ministry lists Masses, retreats for all students and the sacraments. Mass frequency is not stated.
    “Campus Ministry provides our young people with a unique opportunity to shape their ambitions in the context of faith.”
    Campus Ministry is the school's program for faith life.
    “Campus Ministry provides our young people with a unique opportunity to shape their ambitions in the context of faith.”
    Campus Ministry is the school's program for faith life.
  2. Cristo Rey Boston | Homecristoreyboston.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “100 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125”
    The school's address is 100 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
71 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.92%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.6 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Boston, MA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)230
Students in grades 9–12230
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges92%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Boston

The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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