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Catholic high school

ICA Cristo Rey Academy

  • LocationSan Francisco, CA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 270 students
  • SponsorDominican Sisters of Mission San Jose

All-female

Official website

ICA Cristo Rey Academy is a Dominican Catholic college preparatory high school for girls in San Francisco's Mission District. Its website says the school celebrates Holy Days of Obligation, starts and ends each day in prayer, and offers a retreat in each of the four years.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of ICA Cristo Rey Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint James Roman Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church: 0.6 mi2Saint Anthony of Padua Church: 0.6 mi3St. Philip the Apostle Church: 0.7 mi4Immaculate Conception Church: 0.7 mi5Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Church: 0.7 mi6Campus Ministry: 0.0 miICA Cristo Rey Academy (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint James Roman Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 1098 Guerrero Street
  2. St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 1660 Church Street
  3. Saint Anthony of Padua Church — 0.6 mi · 3215 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco
  4. St. Philip the Apostle Church — 0.7 mi · 711 Diamond Street, San Francisco
  5. Immaculate Conception Church — 0.7 mi · 3251 Folsom Street
  6. Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 1237 Alabama 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.

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.

  • 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 (The school calendar lists a Junior Ring Mass, a class Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/about/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior Ring Mass - Reception”
      The school calendar lists a Junior Ring Mass, a Mass for the junior class.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A school Mass is confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We celebrate our school traditions and Holy Days of Obligation rooted in the Eucharist, and we host regular prayer services that give our community a space to pause, reflect, and unite in prayer.”
      The school celebrates Holy Days of Obligation rooted in the Eucharist and hosts regular prayer services.
    2. Calendar | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/about/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior Ring Mass - Reception”
      The school calendar lists a Junior Ring Mass, a Mass for the junior class.
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 (Religious Studies is listed as 40 credits in total. A class in each semester earns five credits; a full-year course is 10 credits and 40 credits equal four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Courses | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/academics/courses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Upon the successful completion of each semester course, a student will earn five credits per class.”
      Each semester class earns five credits, so a full-year course earns ten.
      “RELIGIOUS STUDIES (40 CREDITS)”
      Religious studies is a graduation requirement of 40 credits.
  • 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.
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

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The campus ministry page lists a Frosh, Sophomore, Junior and Senior retreat, and the course page lists spiritual retreats for all four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our 4-year retreat program provides opportunities for the ICA Cristo Rey community to deepen their connection with God and one another by stepping away from campus and reflecting on how God is working in their lives.”
      The school runs a retreat program across four years.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional ministry staff member is listed (Campus Minister).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/about/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mae Riojas Campus Minister”
      Mae Riojas is listed as Campus Minister.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The clubs list shows one faith-based student group, Campus Ministry. Its LIFE and SALT student teams are part of it.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry at ICA Cristo Rey is a student organization focused on deepening the ICA community”
      Campus Ministry is a faith-based student organization.
    2. Clubs | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/community/studentculture/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Moderator: Ms. Seto”
      Campus Ministry is listed among the school's student clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As one community, we start and end our days in prayer.”
      The school starts and ends each day with prayer.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    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 (Campus ministry runs neighborhood service projects, such as a Thanksgiving food drive and Koins 4 Kids, led by a student service team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer a variety of ways to give back, whether on campus or out in our wider neighborhood.”
      Campus ministry runs service projects on campus and in the neighborhood.
      “Formed by Catholic Social Teachings and the Dominican Pillars, the campus ministry program creates liturgies, prayer services, service opportunities, and retreats”
      Campus ministry is formed by Catholic social teaching and offers service opportunities.

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

Strengths

  • A four-year retreat program is listed for every grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our 4-year retreat program provides opportunities for the ICA Cristo Rey community to deepen their connection with God and one another by stepping away from campus and reflecting on how God is working in their lives.”
      The school runs a retreat program across four years.
  • The school lists a faith-based student organization, Campus Ministry, with student peer ministers and service projects.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry at ICA Cristo Rey is a student organization focused on deepening the ICA community”
      Campus Ministry is a faith-based student organization.
      “Formed by Catholic Social Teachings and the Dominican Pillars, the campus ministry program creates liturgies, prayer services, service opportunities, and retreats”
      Campus ministry is formed by Catholic social teaching and offers service opportunities.

Concerns

  • Only a class Mass on the calendar is confirmed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/about/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior Ring Mass - Reception”
      The school calendar lists a Junior Ring Mass, a Mass for the junior class.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

  • Address: 3625 24th St., San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: schools.sfarch.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, icacristorey.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 1

  • Retreats for each class (Frosh, Sophomore, Junior, Senior) and KAIROSOff campus
    The 4-year retreat program steps away from campus to reflect on how God is working in students' lives.
    icacristorey.org

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Mass and prayer services
    The school celebrates Holy Days of Obligation and hosts regular prayer services.
    icacristorey.org

Service 1

  • Neighborhood service projects (Thanksgiving Food Drive, Holiday Drive, Koins 4 Kids, Frosh Service Day)
    Campus ministry service projects on campus and in the wider neighborhood, coordinated by a student service and liturgical team (SALT).
    icacristorey.org, icacristorey.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. Campus Ministry | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our 4-year retreat program provides opportunities for the ICA Cristo Rey community to deepen their connection with God and one another by stepping away from campus and reflecting on how God is working in their lives.”
    The school runs a retreat program across four years.
    “Campus Ministry at ICA Cristo Rey is a student organization focused on deepening the ICA community”
    Campus Ministry is a faith-based student organization.
  2. Staff Directory | ICA Cristo Rey Academyicacristorey.org/about/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mae Riojas Campus Minister”
    Mae Riojas is listed as Campus Minister.
  3. School Finder | Archdiocese of San Franciscoschools.sfarch.org/schoolfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “3625 24th St., San Francisco, CA, 94110”
    The school is at 3625 24th Street in San Francisco.

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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.
74 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.14.2 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 San Francisco, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)270
Students in grades 9–12270
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio14.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges93%
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 San Francisco

The Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

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

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Yes. ICA Cristo Rey Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Its sponsor is Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose.

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