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Cristo Rey New York High School: Cristo Rey New York High School (49957493393)
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Cristo Rey New York High School

  • LocationNew York, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 376 students
Official website

Cristo Rey New York High School is a Catholic, co-ed, college-preparatory school in New York, NY, part of the Cristo Rey Network. Its campus ministry lists retreats for each class, all-school Masses and sacramental services during the year, and Lenten reconciliation services. Students take four years of religion classes, and every student must complete Christian service each year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Cristo Rey New York High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Cecilia Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1Saint Ann Catholic Church: 0.4 mi2Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church: 0.5 mi3Saint Paul Catholic Church: 0.6 mi4Bethel Gospel Assembly: 0.7 mi5Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church: 0.7 mi6Campus Ministry, Cristo Rey New York High School: 0.1 miCristo Rey New York High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Cecilia Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 120 East 106th Street, New York
  2. Saint Ann Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 306 East 110th Street
  3. Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 137 East 96th Street, New York
  4. Saint Paul Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 115 East 117th Street
  5. Bethel Gospel Assembly — 0.7 mi · 1485 5th Avenue
  6. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 448 East 116th Street

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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

46 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 yearA few times a year (Seven all-school or class Masses are listed for the school year, including the Mass of the Holy Spirit, the Founders Service Day Mass and the Baccalaureate Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass of the Holy Spirit El Dia De Los Muertos Mass Founders Service Day Mass Black History Month Mass”
      The school holds several all-school Masses during the year, including the Mass of the Holy Spirit and the Founders Service Day Mass.
  • 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 (A Lenten Reconciliation Service is listed each year alongside the Ash Wednesday prayer service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lenten Reconciliation Service”
      A Lenten Reconciliation Service is held during 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 published. The staff page names a lay department chair for campus ministry and religion.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass of the Holy Spirit El Dia De Los Muertos Mass Founders Service Day Mass Black History Month Mass”
      The school holds several all-school Masses during the year, including the Mass of the Holy Spirit and the Founders Service Day Mass.
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 school requires 4 religion credits, and the curriculum page lists a religion class in each of the four years (Old Testament, New Testament, Catholic social teaching, World Religions). Computed as four one-credit year courses; theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Four years of Religion Classes”
      Students take religion classes in all four years.
    2. Curriculum | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/student-life-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 4 Credits”
      Religion is a 4-credit 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.
    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 (The campus ministry page states that the school's faith mission is pursued through its curriculum and instruction, alongside retreats and Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We achieve this through retreats, masses, and curriculum & instruction as teachers, coaches, campus ministers, & mentors.”
      The school says its faith mission is pursued through its curriculum and instruction.
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 (Retreats are listed for freshmen (fall), sophomores (spring), juniors (winter) and seniors (spring).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FRESHMAN RETREAT - Fall”
      Freshmen have a retreat in the fall.
      “JUNIOR RETREAT - Winter”
      Juniors have a retreat in the winter.
      “SOPHOMORE RETREAT - Spring”
      Sophomores have a retreat in the spring.
      “SENIOR GIRLS & BOYS RETREAT - Spring”
      Seniors have a retreat in the spring.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus ministry staff member is listed: the department chair for campus ministry and religion.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Joseph McQuarrie Department Chair, Campus Ministry & Religion”
      Joseph McQuarrie is department chair for campus ministry and religion.
  • 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.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Christian service is required every year; the total cannot be shown to reach 40 over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/student-life-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “ALL CRNYHS students must complete Christian Service each year.”
      Christian service is required of all students each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required junior religion class is Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Juniors - Catholic Social Teaching”
      The junior religion class is Catholic Social Teaching.
  • 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 (Justice programs are listed, including the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Washington, D.C., Hope Walks in the Bronx and the Social Justice League.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Washington, D.C.”
      Students take part in the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Washington, D.C.
      “Hope Walks in the Bronx”
      Students take part in Hope Walks in the Bronx.
    2. Clubs and Activities | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Social Justice League”
      A Social Justice League is a student society.

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

Strengths

  • Retreats are held for every class, from freshmen through seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “each class has a chance to take time for building community, examining our lives, and experiencing the love of God.”
      Each class takes part in a retreat.
  • Religion is taken in all four years, and the junior religion class is Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Four years of Religion Classes”
      Students take religion classes in all four years.
      “Juniors - Catholic Social Teaching”
      The junior religion class is Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Justice programs are listed, including a trip to Washington, D.C. for the Ignatian Family Teach-In.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Washington, D.C.”
      Students take part in the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Washington, D.C.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Cristo Rey New York High School

  • Address: 112 East 106th Street, New York, NY 10029
  • Location: On campus

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Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 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.
    cristoreyny.org
  • Hope Walks in the Bronx
    Students take part in Hope Walks in the Bronx.
    cristoreyny.org
  • Pax Christi Metro New York
    Listed among the campus ministry's justice activities.
    cristoreyny.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Social Justice League
    A student society listed among the school's clubs and activities.
    cristoreyny.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Retreats 1

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. Campus Ministry | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “empower students of all faiths to recognize their inherent worth and sacredness so that they can live inspired lives of faith that do justice”
    The campus ministry's mission is to help students of all faiths live lives of faith that do justice.
    “empower students of all faiths to recognize their inherent worth and sacredness so that they can live inspired lives of faith that do justice”
    The campus ministry's mission is to help students of all faiths live lives of faith that do justice.
  2. Faculty and Staff | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Joseph McQuarrie Department Chair, Campus Ministry & Religion”
    Joseph McQuarrie is department chair for campus ministry and religion.
    “Joseph McQuarrie Department Chair, Campus Ministry & Religion”
    Joseph McQuarrie is department chair for campus ministry and religion.
  3. Visit Us | Cristo Rey NY HScristoreyny.org/visit-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “112 East 106th Street”
    The school is at 112 East 106th Street, New York, NY 10029.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
85 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.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.2 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 New York, NY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)376
Students in grades 9–12376
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
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 New York

The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, Archbishop of New York

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

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Is Cristo Rey New York High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Cristo Rey New York High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of New York.
What is Cristo Rey New York High School’s Compass Score?
78 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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