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Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School

  • LocationMilwaukee, WI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 464 students
Official website

Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School is a Catholic, Jesuit high school at 1818 W. National Ave. in Milwaukee. The school says it comes together each month for Mass, or for Reconciliation during Advent and Lent. Students take a class retreat each year, including the senior Kairos Retreat, and the 2026-27 handbook requires four credits of theology and 60 hours of community service over four years.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miPrince of Peace Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Saint Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church: 0.6 mi2St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church: 0.8 mi3St. Vincent de Paul Church: 0.8 mi4St. Patrick's Church: 0.8 mi5Saint Joan of Arc Chapel: 1.0 mi6Cristo Rey Jesuit Campus Ministry: 0.1 miCristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Prince of Peace Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 1126 South 25th Street, Milwaukee
  2. Saint Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 1025 South 11th Street, Milwaukee
  3. St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 1434 South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee
  4. St. Vincent de Paul Church — 0.8 mi · 2100 West Mitchell Street, Milwaukee
  5. St. Patrick's Church — 0.8 mi · 1105 South 7th Street, Milwaukee
  6. Saint Joan of Arc Chapel — 1.0 mi · 1421 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

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.

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 it comes together each month for Mass, or for Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a school, we come together each month to celebrate the gifts we have been given by God through worship and prayer at the Mass or in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (during the seasons of Advent and Lent).”
      The school gathers each month for Mass, or for Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.
  • 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 (Reconciliation is offered during the seasons of Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a school, we come together each month to celebrate the gifts we have been given by God through worship and prayer at the Mass or in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (during the seasons of Advent and Lent).”
      The school gathers each month for Mass, or for Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.
  • 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 (School Masses are confirmed. Recorded as a visiting or shared priest.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a school, we come together each month to celebrate the gifts we have been given by God through worship and prayer at the Mass or in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (during the seasons of Advent and Lent).”
      The school gathers each month for Mass, or for Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.
ATheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The 2026-27 handbook requires 4 credits of theology. The handbook gives 1 credit for a full year of scheduled physical fitness; one credit is one full-year course. That makes four full-year courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student and Family Handbook 2026-2027 | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CRJ-MKE-Student-and-Family-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 Spanish 2”
      The academic graduation requirements include 4 credits of theology.
      “Semester-long courses are weighted half as much as full-year courses.”
      A semester course counts half as much as a full-year course.
      “CRJHS provides 1 credit of physical fitness through scheduled courses.”
      A scheduled full-year course is worth 1 credit.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (Stated in the school's mission: the school integrates academics with spiritual development.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission and Beginnings | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/about-us/mission-and-beginnings · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “integrates rigorous academics, professional work experiences, and spiritual development”
      The school's mission integrates academics, work experience and spiritual development.
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 (Each year students take a class retreat as a graduation requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats: Each year students participate in a class retreat as a part of their graduation requirements.”
      Students take a class retreat each year as a graduation requirement.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (The campus ministry page refers to the Campus Minister by role.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “share important symbols and expressions of faith with the Campus Minister”
      The campus ministry page refers to the Campus Minister, who is not named.
  • 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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required service is 5 hours for freshmen, 15 for sophomores, and 20 each for juniors and seniors: 60 hours over four years, from the 2026-27 handbook.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student and Family Handbook 2026-2027 | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CRJ-MKE-Student-and-Family-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At least 5 total hours of service.”
      Freshmen must complete at least 5 hours of service.
      “At least 15 total hours of service.”
      Sophomores must complete at least 15 hours of service.
      “At least 20 total hours of service.”
      Juniors and seniors must each complete at least 20 hours of service.
      “it is a graduation requirement for all Cristo Rey Students to complete the service requirement every year”
      Completing the service requirement every year is a graduation requirement.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Annual community service trips are required, and service is done with shelters, health services and educational support in Milwaukee.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student and Family Handbook 2026-2027 | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CRJ-MKE-Student-and-Family-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “including annual retreats and annual community service trips”
      Annual community service trips are a minimum requirement for all students.
    2. Service | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our students serve organizations that provide shelter, health services and educational support to a range of communities in Milwaukee.”
      Students serve organizations that provide shelter, health services and educational support in Milwaukee.

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

Strengths

  • Service is required every year: 60 hours over four years, with 5, 15, 20 and 20 hours by grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student and Family Handbook 2026-2027 | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CRJ-MKE-Student-and-Family-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At least 5 total hours of service.”
      Freshmen must complete at least 5 hours of service.
      “At least 15 total hours of service.”
      Sophomores must complete at least 15 hours of service.
      “At least 20 total hours of service.”
      Juniors and seniors must each complete at least 20 hours of service.
  • Theology is a graduation requirement of 4 credits, and students take a class retreat each year, including the senior Kairos Retreat.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student and Family Handbook 2026-2027 | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CRJ-MKE-Student-and-Family-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 Spanish 2”
      The academic graduation requirements include 4 credits of theology.
    2. Faith | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats: Each year students participate in a class retreat as a part of their graduation requirements.”
      Students take a class retreat each year as a graduation requirement.
      “The retreat program reaches its high point in the Senior year Kairos Retreat, a 3-day overnight experience”
      Seniors take part in a three-day overnight Kairos Retreat.
  • The school's mission integrates academics with spiritual development, and religious programming is expected of all students.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission and Beginnings | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/about-us/mission-and-beginnings · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “integrates rigorous academics, professional work experiences, and spiritual development”
      The school's mission integrates academics, work experience and spiritual development.
    2. Student and Family Handbook 2026-2027 | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CRJ-MKE-Student-and-Family-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All CRJHS students are expected to participate in the School’s religious programming, both academic and non-academic, including theology courses, liturgies, retreats, prayer, community service and campus ministry.”
      All students are expected to take part in religious programming, including theology courses, liturgies, retreats, prayer, service and campus ministry.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Cristo Rey Jesuit Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1818 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 2

  • Community Outreach and Service ProgramOff campus
    Structured service with organizations that provide shelter, health services and educational support in Milwaukee. Required each year, 60 hours over four years.
    cristoreymilwaukee.org, cristoreymilwaukee.org
  • Annual community service trips
    Each year
    Annual community service trips are a minimum requirement for all students.
    cristoreymilwaukee.org

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Monthly Mass or Reconciliation
    Each month; Reconciliation during Advent and Lent
    The school comes together each month for worship and prayer at Mass, or for Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.
    cristoreymilwaukee.org

Retreats 2

  • Class retreats
    Each year
    A class retreat each year, with themes of loving and being loved by God and Ignatian spirituality. Required for graduation.
    cristoreymilwaukee.org
  • Kairos Retreat
    Senior year
    A three-day overnight retreat for seniors.
    cristoreymilwaukee.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. Faith | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Cristo Rey Jesuit is a Catholic high school in the Jesuit tradition that fosters the faith lives of all students.”
    The school describes itself as a Catholic high school in the Jesuit tradition that fosters the faith lives of all students.
    “As a school, we come together each month to celebrate the gifts we have been given by God through worship and prayer at the Mass or in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (during the seasons of Advent and Lent).”
    The school gathers each month for Mass, or for Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.
    “Cristo Rey Jesuit is a Catholic high school in the Jesuit tradition that fosters the faith lives of all students.”
    The school describes itself as a Catholic high school in the Jesuit tradition that fosters the faith lives of all students.
  2. About Us | Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High Schoolcristoreymilwaukee.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1818 W. National Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53204”
    The school's address is 1818 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
24 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.68%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.8 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Milwaukee, WI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)464
Students in grades 9–12464
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges68%
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 Milwaukee

The Most Reverend Jeffrey S. Grob, Archbishop of Milwaukee

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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