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Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep

  • LocationDallas, TX
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 459 students
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Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep is a Catholic, college preparatory school in Dallas, Texas, for students of all faiths, part of the Cristo Rey Network and guided by the spirituality of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Every student attends a grade-level retreat each year, the school begins each day with prayer, and an all-school Mass is held about once a month. Theology is 4 credits across four courses, and the 2026-27 student handbook requires 10 community service hours a year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSaint Augustine Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Cristo Rey Dallas Campus Ministry: 0.0 miCristo Rey Dallas College Prep (campus)N0.1 mi
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  1. Saint Augustine Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 1054 North Saint Augustine Road, Dallas

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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.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

60 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The school says all-school Masses happen once a month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Sacraments | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/prayer-and-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All-school Masses happen once a month, with opportunities for week-day Masses throughout the school year.”
      All-school Masses happen once a month; weekday Masses are offered without a published schedule.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Sacraments | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/prayer-and-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At CRD, there are regular opportunities for students, families, and staff to participate in Reconciliation and the Eucharist.”
      Reconciliation is offered regularly, with no frequency stated.
  • 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 (All-school Masses are published. The named campus ministry leader is a religious sister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Sacraments | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/prayer-and-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All-school Masses happen once a month, with opportunities for week-day Masses throughout the school year.”
      All-school Masses happen once a month; weekday Masses are offered without a published schedule.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is 4 credits across four listed courses (Christ in Scripture, Sacraments/Social Justice, Mission of Christ/Mission of the Church, and an Advanced Theology Topic), computed as one course per year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology – 4 Credits”
      Theology requires 4 credits.
      “Sacraments/Social Justice”
      A theology course is titled Sacraments/Social Justice.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot 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.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each grade (freshman IGNITE, sophomore ABLAZE, junior REKINDLE, senior Set the World on FIRE) has a retreat, and all students attend at least one grade-level retreat per year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Cristo Rey Dallas Retreats | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/cristo-rey-dallas-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students at Cristo Rey Dallas attend at least one grade-level retreat per year”
      Every student attends at least one grade-level retreat each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry staff are named: the religious sister for Mission Integration and Campus Ministry, and the Student Life and Campus Ministry staff member.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Cristo Rey Dallas Staff Bios | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/cristo-rey-dallas-staff-bios · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “S. Bridget Waldorf | Mission Integration and Campus Ministry”
      Sister Bridget Waldorf serves in mission integration and campus ministry.
    2. 2026-2027 Student and Family Handbook | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Student-Family-Handbook_Revised.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adavia Thornton athornton@cristoreydallas.org”
      Adavia Thornton is listed for Student Life and Campus Ministry, with an email address.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Youth Seeking God Club is listed on the student clubs page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Clubs | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/student-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Youth Seeking God Club”
      The school lists a Youth Seeking God Club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Sacraments | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/prayer-and-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We begin each day with daily prayer and announcements, live-streamed to the school.”
      The school begins each day with prayer and announcements.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The 2026-27 student handbook requires 10 community service hours per academic year, for a total of 40 hours. A community service page says there are no specific service hour requirements; the newer handbook is used here (see gaps).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student and Family Handbook | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Student-Family-Handbook_Revised.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Starting with the Class of 2027, each CRD student will be required to complete 10 community service hours per academic year for a total of 40 hours.”
      Each student must complete 10 community service hours each year, 40 hours in total.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The theology course title Sacraments/Social Justice is listed. This is based on the course title.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacraments/Social Justice”
      A theology course is titled Sacraments/Social Justice.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service and Social Justice | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/community-service-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “through our monthly Service Saturdays, the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Washington, D.C.”
      Students take part in monthly Service Saturdays and the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Washington, D.C.
    2. Student Clubs | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/student-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Social Justice Club”
      The school lists a Social Justice Club.

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

Strengths

  • Every student attends a grade-level retreat each year, and the school begins each day with prayer.
    Sources (2)
    1. Cristo Rey Dallas Retreats | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/cristo-rey-dallas-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students at Cristo Rey Dallas attend at least one grade-level retreat per year”
      Every student attends at least one grade-level retreat each year.
    2. Prayer and Sacraments | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/prayer-and-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We begin each day with daily prayer and announcements, live-streamed to the school.”
      The school begins each day with prayer and announcements.
  • Students must complete 10 community service hours each academic year, 40 hours in total, under the 2026-27 handbook.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student and Family Handbook | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Student-Family-Handbook_Revised.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Starting with the Class of 2027, each CRD student will be required to complete 10 community service hours per academic year for a total of 40 hours.”
      Each student must complete 10 community service hours each year, 40 hours in total.
  • Theology is 4 credits, and the curriculum lists a course on Sacraments and Social Justice.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology – 4 Credits”
      Theology requires 4 credits.
      “Sacraments/Social Justice”
      A theology course is titled Sacraments/Social Justice.

Concerns

  • A community service page says there are no specific service hour requirements, which differs from the 2026-27 handbook.
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service and Social Justice | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/community-service-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There are no specific requirements for service hours or activities.”
      A community service page says there are no specific service hour requirements.
    2. 2026-2027 Student and Family Handbook | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Student-Family-Handbook_Revised.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Starting with the Class of 2027, each CRD student will be required to complete 10 community service hours per academic year for a total of 40 hours.”
      Each student must complete 10 community service hours each year, 40 hours in total.

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Campus ministry home

Cristo Rey Dallas Campus Ministry

  • Address: 9701 San Leon Avenue, Dallas, TX 75217
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Catholic Foundation Chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 8 location not published

Service 3

  • Ignatian Family Teach-In for JusticeOff campus
    Students take part in the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Washington, D.C.
    cristoreydallas.org
  • Social Justice Club
    A student club listed by the school for social justice.
    cristoreydallas.org
  • Service Saturdays
    Monthly
    Monthly service days for local social justice initiatives.
    cristoreydallas.org

Faith formation 2

  • Daily prayer and announcements
    Each school day
    Daily prayer and announcements, live-streamed to the school.
    cristoreydallas.org
  • Parent and staff rosary
    First Friday of each month
    A bilingual rosary for parents and staff in the Catholic Foundation Chapel.
    cristoreydallas.org

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-school Mass
    About once a month
    All-school Masses are held once a month, and weekday Masses are offered during the school year.
    cristoreydallas.org

Retreats 2

  • Grade-level retreats (IGNITE, ABLAZE, REKINDLE, Set the World on FIRE)
    Each grade has its own retreat, from the freshman retreat introducing faith and community to the senior retreat on vocation and closure.
    cristoreydallas.org, cristoreydallas.org
  • EXPLORE retreats
    Small groups attend retreats based on shared interests, such as art, with students allowed to miss one school day a year to attend.
    cristoreydallas.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 (3)
  1. Cristo Rey Dallas Retreats | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/cristo-rey-dallas-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “All retreats combine the interests of our students, expertise of our staff, the guidance of the Campus Ministry Team, and the spirituality of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.”
    Retreats are guided by the Campus Ministry Team and the spirituality of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
  2. Prayer and Sacraments | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/prayer-and-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “on the first Friday of every month, a bilingual parent and staff rosary is held in the Catholic Foundation Chapel.”
    A monthly rosary for parents and staff is held in the Catholic Foundation Chapel.
  3. Contact Us | Cristo Rey Dallascristoreydallas.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “9701 San Leon Avenue Dallas, TX 75217”
    The school's address is 9701 San Leon Avenue, Dallas, Texas.

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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.
76 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.96%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.9 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Dallas, TX
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)459
Students in grades 9–12459
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges96%
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

Diocese of Dallas

The Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of Dallas

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe

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

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Is Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep a Catholic high school?
Yes. Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Dallas.
What is Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep’s Compass Score?
82 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep Compass Recommended?
Yes. Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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