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Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School

  • LocationTakoma Park, MD
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 383 students
  • SponsorSalesians of Don Bosco
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Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study Program is a Catholic college-preparatory school in Takoma Park, Maryland, sponsored by the Salesians of Don Bosco. Its Sargent Shriver Center for Faith in Action and youth ministry team organize faith and service programs, and theology is taken in every high school grade.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Cecilia Chapel (ruin): 0.9 mi2Holy Trinity Missionary Cenacle: 1.9 mi3Saint Mark's Church: 2.0 mi4Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church: 2.2 mi5Saint Camillus Catholic Church: 2.3 mi6Sargent Shriver Center for Faith in Action: 0.1 miDon Bosco Cristo Rey High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
  2. Saint Cecilia Chapel (ruin) — 0.9 mi
  3. Holy Trinity Missionary Cenacle — 1.9 mi
  4. Saint Mark's Church — 2.0 mi · 7501 Adelphi Road, Adelphi
  5. Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring
  6. Saint Camillus Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 1600 Saint Camillus Drive, Silver Spring

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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses 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.
    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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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 course list has one theology course in each of grades 9 to 12 (Theology 9, 10, 11 and 4), and the graduation table requires 4 theology credits. Full-year courses are 1 credit each; this is four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Offerings | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/academics/course-offerings · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology | 4 | English | 4 | Mathematics | 4”
      The graduation credit table requires 4 credits of theology.
      “Theology 9 | 1 |”
      Theology 9 is a 1-credit course in grade 9 (the list also has Theology 10, Theology 11 and Theology 4 in later grades).
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Sargent Shriver Center for Faith in Action | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/sargent-shriver-center-for-faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The goal of Curriculum Integration and Experiential Learning Experience grants through the SSCFA is to utilize both classroom and field trip time to integrate Catholic faith principles into each subject area”
      The Shriver Center's stated aim is to integrate Catholic faith principles into every subject area.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The FAQ lists a retreat fee.)
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQ | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/about/faq · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreat fee: $100”
      The school charges a retreat fee, so retreats are part of the program.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two ministry leaders are named: the Coordinator of Youth Ministry (also the Shriver Center's director) and the Director of Mission.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Youth Ministry | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/student-life/youth-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Joel Littlepage Coordinator of Youth Ministry jlittlepage@dbcr.org”
      Joel Littlepage is the Coordinator of Youth Ministry.
    2. School Leadership | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/about/school-leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Lou Molinelli, SDB Director of Mission”
      Rev. Lou Molinelli, SDB, a Salesian priest, is the school's Director of Mission.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Youth Ministry is the only faith-based group listed among the school's clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Student Ambassadors Youth Ministry”
      Youth Ministry is listed among the school's student clubs and activities.
  • 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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (The school's whole student body goes out to serve on Sargent Shriver Day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sargent Shriver Center for Faith in Action | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/sargent-shriver-center-for-faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Having just completed our first international service trip to El Salvador in Summer 2026, our Center is preparing for our inaugural Sargent Shriver Day on October 23rd, when our entire school will go out into the community to serve with our partner organizations.”
      The school completed an international service trip to El Salvador in summer 2026 and plans a school-wide day of service on October 23.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Sargent Shriver Center for Faith in Action | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/sargent-shriver-center-for-faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Having just completed our first international service trip to El Salvador in Summer 2026, our Center is preparing for our inaugural Sargent Shriver Day on October 23rd, when our entire school will go out into the community to serve with our partner organizations.”
      The school completed an international service trip to El Salvador in summer 2026 and plans a school-wide day of service on October 23.
      “The Shriver Service Corps is the service arm of the SSCFA, putting faith in action and forming good people for good work in the world.”
      The Shriver Service Corps is the service arm of the Shriver Center and serves abroad and at home with partner organizations.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required in every high school grade, four years in total.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Offerings | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/academics/course-offerings · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology | 4 | English | 4 | Mathematics | 4”
      The graduation credit table requires 4 credits of theology.
      “Theology 9 | 1 |”
      Theology 9 is a 1-credit course in grade 9 (the list also has Theology 10, Theology 11 and Theology 4 in later grades).
  • Service runs through the school year: a school-wide day of service, a Shriver Service Corps, and an international service trip in summer 2026.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sargent Shriver Center for Faith in Action | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/sargent-shriver-center-for-faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Having just completed our first international service trip to El Salvador in Summer 2026, our Center is preparing for our inaugural Sargent Shriver Day on October 23rd, when our entire school will go out into the community to serve with our partner organizations.”
      The school completed an international service trip to El Salvador in summer 2026 and plans a school-wide day of service on October 23.
      “The Shriver Service Corps is the service arm of the SSCFA, putting faith in action and forming good people for good work in the world.”
      The Shriver Service Corps is the service arm of the Shriver Center and serves abroad and at home with partner organizations.
  • Ministry leadership includes a Salesian priest as Director of Mission and a Coordinator of Youth Ministry.
    Sources (2)
    1. School Leadership | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/about/school-leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Lou Molinelli, SDB Director of Mission”
      Rev. Lou Molinelli, SDB, a Salesian priest, is the school's Director of Mission.
    2. Youth Ministry | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/student-life/youth-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Joel Littlepage Coordinator of Youth Ministry jlittlepage@dbcr.org”
      Joel Littlepage is the Coordinator of Youth Ministry.

Concerns

  • The published clubs list includes one faith-based group, Youth Ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Student Ambassadors Youth Ministry”
      Youth Ministry is listed among the school's student clubs and activities.
  • The retreat information on the public pages is a fee only.
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQ | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/about/faq · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreat fee: $100”
      The school charges a retreat fee, so retreats are part of the program.

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Campus ministry home

Sargent Shriver Center for Faith in Action

  • Address: 1010 Larch Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 3 location not published

Service 3

  • Sargent Shriver DayOff campus
    October 23
    A school-wide day when the whole school goes out into the community to serve with partner organizations.
    dbcr.org
  • El Salvador service tripOff campus
    Summer 2026
    The Shriver Center's first international service trip, completed in summer 2026.
    dbcr.org
  • Shriver Service Corps
    The service arm of the Sargent Shriver Center for Faith in Action, serving abroad and at home with partner organizations.
    dbcr.org

Faith formation 1

  • Youth Ministry Team
    A team of faculty, staff, students and lay collaborators that plans the youth ministry program, religious and fun activities, and Salesian Family events.
    dbcr.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Youth Ministry (student club)
    Listed among the school's student clubs and activities.
    dbcr.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. Sargent Shriver Center for Faith in Action | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/sargent-shriver-center-for-faith-in-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Joel Littlepage Director of the Sargent Shriver Center for Faith in Action jlittlepage@dbcr.org”
    Joel Littlepage directs the Sargent Shriver Center for Faith in Action, and the page gives his school email.
    “Having just completed our first international service trip to El Salvador in Summer 2026, our Center is preparing for our inaugural Sargent Shriver Day on October 23rd, when our entire school will go out into the community to serve with our partner organizations.”
    The school completed an international service trip to El Salvador in summer 2026 and plans a school-wide day of service on October 23.
    “Joel Littlepage Director of the Sargent Shriver Center for Faith in Action jlittlepage@dbcr.org”
    Joel Littlepage directs the Sargent Shriver Center for Faith in Action, and the page gives his school email.
  2. Youth Ministry | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/student-life/youth-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Joel Littlepage Coordinator of Youth Ministry jlittlepage@dbcr.org”
    Joel Littlepage is the Coordinator of Youth Ministry.
    “The Youth Ministry Team is comprised of selected members of faculty, staff, student body, and lay collaborators from the educative and pastoral community of Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study Program.”
    A Youth Ministry Team of faculty, staff, students and lay collaborators plans the youth ministry program.
  3. Contact & Directions | Don Bosco Cristo Rey High Schooldbcr.org/about/contact-directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Physical Address: 1010 Larch Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912”
    The school's physical address is 1010 Larch Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: 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.
68 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.93%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.9 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Washington, DC
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)383
Students in grades 9–12383
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio16.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges93%
SettingSuburb

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 Washington

His Eminence Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

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

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Yes. Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Washington. Its sponsor is Salesians of Don Bosco.

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