Is Detroit Cristo Rey High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Detroit Cristo Rey High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Detroit.

What is Detroit Cristo Rey High School’s Compass Score?

76 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Catholic high school

Detroit Cristo Rey High School

LocationDetroit, MI
Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 276 students

Detroit Cristo Rey High School is a coed Catholic college preparatory school in Southwest Detroit that welcomes students of all faiths. Its Campus Ministry, rooted in the IHM and Basilian traditions, runs a retreat for each grade level, service immersion trips and a weekly justice vigil. The school celebrates the Eucharist throughout the year, includes a prayer period in its daily bell schedule, and requires four years of theology.

Catholic churches nearby

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Holy Redeemer Church — 0.0 mi · 1721 Junction Street, Detroit
Saint Hedwig Church — 0.8 mi · 3245 Junction Street, Detroit
Saint John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · Clippert Street, Detroit
Basilica of Sainte Anne — 1.4 mi · 1000 St Anne Street, Detroit
St. Gabriel Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
Our Lady of Guadalupe — 1.8 mi

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.

Sacramental life

46 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The Campus Ministry page says the community gathers to celebrate the Eucharist throughout the year.)
Sources (1)
1. Sacraments at DCR | Detroit Cristo Rey Campus Ministrysites.google.com/detroitcristorey.org/campusministry/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Throughout the year, we gather as a community to celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist.”
  The school gathers for the Eucharist throughout the year.
Not enough information:
Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is set aside during Advent and Lent, which is a seasonal pattern.)
Sources (1)
1. Sacraments at DCR | Detroit Cristo Rey Campus Ministrysites.google.com/detroitcristorey.org/campusministry/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “During Advent and Lent, time is set aside for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
  Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed. The named campus minister is not a priest.)
Sources (1)
1. Sacraments at DCR | Detroit Cristo Rey Campus Ministrysites.google.com/detroitcristorey.org/campusministry/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Throughout the year, we gather as a community to celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist.”
  The school gathers for the Eucharist throughout the year.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement. A credit is a full-year course, and a theology course is listed in each of grades 9 to 12; theology is taken in every grade (four full-year equivalents).)
Sources (1)
1. Graduation Requirements | Detroit Cristo Rey High Schooldetroitcristorey.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology – 4 Credits”
  Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement.
  “A credit is defined as a full-year course”
  A credit is a full-year course.
  “Theology 9 English 9 & Language Arts”
  Theology 9 is in the 9th-grade plan.
  “Theology 10 English 10”
  Theology 10 is in the 10th-grade plan.
  “Theology 11 English 11”
  Theology 11 is in the 11th-grade plan.
  “Theology 12 English 12 or AP English Literature”
  Theology 12 is in the 12th-grade plan.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The school's home page says its curriculum is grounded in faith, morals and service.)
Sources (1)
1. Detroit Cristo Rey High Schooldetroitcristorey.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Grounded in faith, morals and service, our curriculum provides students with the building blocks”
  The school's curriculum is described as grounded in faith, morals and service.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Students are required to attend grade-level retreats, and the 2026-27 retreat calendar lists retreats for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.)
Sources (1)
1. Retreats | Detroit Cristo Rey Campus Ministrysites.google.com/detroitcristorey.org/campusministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students are required to attend grade level retreats.”
  Students are required to attend grade-level retreats.
  “Freshmen Welcome to the Pack Retreat- Friday, August 21, 2026 at Our Lady of the Fields”
  The 2026-27 calendar lists a retreat for freshmen at Our Lady of the Fields, with retreats for each other grade.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry staff are listed: the Director of Campus Ministry and a Campus Ministry theology teacher.)
Sources (1)
1. Our Team | Detroit Cristo Rey High Schooldetroitcristorey.org/about/our-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Kimberly Redigan Director of Campus Ministry”
  Kimberly Redigan is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  “Jeremy Alexander Campus Ministry, Theology Teacher”
  Jeremy Alexander works in campus ministry and teaches theology.
Partly:
Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Student Pastoral Team is a faith-based student group that serves liturgies.)
Sources (1)
1. Sacraments at DCR | Detroit Cristo Rey Campus Ministrysites.google.com/detroitcristorey.org/campusministry/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Ministry offers trainings to students interested in serving on DCR's Student Pastoral Team.”
  The Student Pastoral Team is a student group that serves liturgies.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The 2026-27 bell schedules include a Prayer/Announcements period from 7:30 to 7:40 AM.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Bell Schedules | Detroit Cristo Rey High Schooldetroitcristorey.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/26-27-Bell-Schedules-DCRHS.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Prayer/Announcements 7:30 - 7:40 am”
  The 2026-27 bell schedules include a prayer and announcements period.

N/A

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

Yes:
Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Each student must complete 40 hours of community service over four years to graduate, which meets the 40-hour threshold.)
Sources (1)
1. Graduation Requirements | Detroit Cristo Rey High Schooldetroitcristorey.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each student must complete a total of 40 hours of community service (over four years of high school) in order to graduate.”
  Students must complete 40 hours of community service over four years to graduate.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school lists immersion trips for immigration justice and a border service trip, and a weekly justice vigil.)
Sources (2)
1. Service Trips | DCR Campus Ministrysites.google.com/detroitcristorey.org/campusministry/service-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students should return from these experiences with a deepened commitment to justice and solidarity.”
  Service trips are intended to build a commitment to justice and solidarity.
  “Youth in Action for Immigration 2025 Immersion Trip to Michigan's Thumb Area”
  Youth in Action for Immigration ran an immersion trip to Michigan's Thumb area in 2025.
  “Border-to-Border Service Trip with ARISE Adelante”
  A border-to-border service trip with ARISE Adelante is listed.
2. Service | DCR Campus Ministrysites.google.com/detroitcristorey.org/campusministry/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Join the weekly We Stand with Our Neighbors Vigil at 4 PM in Clark Park each Friday.”
  A weekly justice vigil is held at Clark Park on Fridays.

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

Strengths

Students are required to attend a retreat at each grade level.
Sources (1)
1. Retreats | Detroit Cristo Rey Campus Ministrysites.google.com/detroitcristorey.org/campusministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students are required to attend grade level retreats.”
  Students are required to attend grade-level retreats.
Students complete 40 hours of community service over four years to graduate.
Sources (1)
1. Graduation Requirements | Detroit Cristo Rey High Schooldetroitcristorey.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each student must complete a total of 40 hours of community service (over four years of high school) in order to graduate.”
  Students must complete 40 hours of community service over four years to graduate.
Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement, with a theology course in each grade from 9 to 12.
Sources (1)
1. Graduation Requirements | Detroit Cristo Rey High Schooldetroitcristorey.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology – 4 Credits”
  Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement.
  “Theology 9 English 9 & Language Arts”
  Theology 9 is in the 9th-grade plan.
Service immersion trips and a weekly justice vigil are listed.
Sources (2)
1. Service Trips | DCR Campus Ministrysites.google.com/detroitcristorey.org/campusministry/service-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students should return from these experiences with a deepened commitment to justice and solidarity.”
  Service trips are intended to build a commitment to justice and solidarity.
2. Service | DCR Campus Ministrysites.google.com/detroitcristorey.org/campusministry/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Join the weekly We Stand with Our Neighbors Vigil at 4 PM in Clark Park each Friday.”
  A weekly justice vigil is held at Clark Park on Fridays.

Concerns

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Campus ministry home

Detroit Cristo Rey Campus Ministry

Address: 5679 W Vernor Highway, Detroit, MI 48209
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel

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Source: sites.google.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sites.google.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, detroitcristorey.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 4 off campus, 4 location not published

Retreats 1

Grade-level retreatsOff campus
Each grade level, 2026-27 calendar
Retreats at sites such as Our Lady of the Fields and Manresa, one for each grade level.
sites.google.com, sites.google.com

Service 4

Weekly We Stand with Our Neighbors VigilOff campus
Fridays at 4 PM
A weekly justice vigil at Clark Park.
sites.google.com
Immigration justice immersion tripsOff campus
Youth in Action for Immigration immersion trips, including a 2025 trip to Michigan's Thumb area.
sites.google.com, sites.google.com
Border-to-border service tripOff campus
A service trip to the U.S.-Mexico border with ARISE Adelante.
sites.google.com
Community service requirement
A total of 40 hours of community service over four years is required to graduate.
detroitcristorey.org

Faith formation 1

Campus ministry chapelOn campus
Students may stop by the chapel for prayer, meditation or quiet conversation.
sites.google.com

Liturgy and prayer 3

Prayer and announcements periodOn campus
7:30 to 7:40 AM on the 2026-27 bell schedules
A prayer period is part of the school's daily bell schedule.
detroitcristorey.org
Throughout-the-year Eucharist
Throughout the school year
The community gathers to celebrate the Eucharist throughout the year. Student lectors, Eucharistic ministers, altar servers and musicians serve at liturgies.
sites.google.com
Reconciliation
During Advent and Lent
Time is set aside for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.
sites.google.com

Clubs and groups 1

Student Pastoral Team
Students trained to serve at liturgies as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, altar servers or musicians.
sites.google.com

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

Campus ministry

Detroit Cristo Rey Campus Ministry

Sources (2)

DCR Campus Ministry | Detroit Cristo Reysites.google.com/detroitcristorey.org/campusministry/home?authuser=0 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Rooted in the IHM and Basilian traditions”
Campus Ministry is rooted in the IHM and Basilian traditions.
“Rooted in the IHM and Basilian traditions”
Campus Ministry is rooted in the IHM and Basilian traditions.
“Students are invited to stop by the chapel for prayer, meditation, or quiet conversation.”
Students may visit the chapel for prayer.
Our Location | Detroit Cristo Rey High Schooldetroitcristorey.org/our-location · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“5679 W Vernor Highway Detroit, MI 48209”
The school is at 5679 W Vernor Highway, Detroit, MI 48209.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

69 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score91%
Students per teacher 25% of score14.8 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

Type	Independent Catholic school
Diocese	Archdiocese of Detroit, MI
Grades	9–12
Students (all grades)	276
Students in grades 9–12	276
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	14.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	91%
Setting	City

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 Detroit

The Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger, Archbishop of Detroit

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID A1101281
5679 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 843-2747
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Is Detroit Cristo Rey High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. Detroit Cristo Rey High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
What is Detroit Cristo Rey High School’s Compass Score?: 76 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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