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Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School

  • LocationMethuen, MA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 283 students
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Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School in Methuen, Massachusetts, is part of the Cristo Rey Network and follows the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Its Campus Ministry offers grade-level retreats for grades 9 through 12, student-led prayer services, and school Masses for feast days and school milestones. Theology is required for four credits, one course in each year, and Catholic Social Teaching is one of the grade 11 and 12 theology courses.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Anthony Maronite Church: 1.3 mi1Saint Mary of the Assumption Church: 1.3 mi2Mary Queen of Peace: 2.4 mi3Saint Lucy Parish: 2.5 mi4Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Anthony Maronite Church — 1.3 mi · 145 Amesbury Street, Lawrence
  2. Saint Mary of the Assumption Church — 1.3 mi · 300 Haverhill Street, Lawrence
  3. Mary Queen of Peace — 2.4 mi · 200 Lawrence Road, Salem
  4. Saint Lucy Parish — 2.5 mi · 254 Merrimack Street, Methuen

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 (School Masses are listed for six feast days and milestones across the year (for example, the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Baccalaureate Mass). Recorded as a few times a year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgies | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolndcrhs.org/student-life/campus-ministry/liturgies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Held throughout the year to mark significant feast days and moments in our community life.”
      School Masses are held throughout the year for feast days and community milestones.
      “Baccalaureate Mass – Sending forth our graduates with blessing and gratitude”
      A Baccalaureate Mass is one of the school Masses listed.
  • 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 (School Masses are published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgies | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolndcrhs.org/student-life/campus-ministry/liturgies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Held throughout the year to mark significant feast days and moments in our community life.”
      School Masses are held throughout the year for feast days and community milestones.
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 (Theology is 4 credits minimum. A year-long course is 1 credit, and the Program of Studies lists a theology course in each of grades 9 through 12; four full-year units. Taken in every grade. Source is the 2025-26 Program of Studies working copy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2025-26 | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1764771986/ndcrhsorg/ue7dxrxwpfaw2glewqdy/ProgramofStudies2025-26-WorkingCopy1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 Credits”
      Theology has a 4-credit minimum for graduation.
  • 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 Program of Studies introduction describes the curriculum as faith-filled. This is a general statement; the wording is quoted in full.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolndcrhs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “educating the whole student through a challenging, faith-filled, college-preparatory curriculum”
      The Program of Studies describes the curriculum as faith-filled.
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

73 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Grade-level retreats are listed for grades 9, 10, 11 and 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolndcrhs.org/student-life/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th Grade – Cuvilly in a Day: Rooted in Mission”
      Ninth graders have a retreat.
      “10th Grade – Going to the Mountaintop”
      Tenth graders have a retreat.
      “11th Grade – Route 495: Where Am I Going?”
      Eleventh graders have a retreat.
      “12th Grade – Methuen in a Day: Living the Mission”
      Twelfth graders have a retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is named on the Campus Ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolndcrhs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Minister: Jill Joyce jjoyce@ndcrhs.org”
      Jill Joyce is the Campus Minister and can be reached at jjoyce@ndcrhs.org.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The 1804 Club is a Campus Ministry club for faith-based discussion.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolndcrhs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “1804 Club: Campus Ministry Club for students interested in faith-based discussion and community-building”
      The 1804 Club is a Campus Ministry club for faith-based discussion and community-building.
  • 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 (Juniors are required to complete 15 hours of community service. Other grades are not required to; the total is under 40 hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolndcrhs.org/student-life/campus-ministry/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Juniors are required to complete 15 hours of community service.”
      Juniors must complete 15 hours of community service; other grades are not required to.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching is one of the theology courses in the grade 11 and 12 sequence.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2025-26 | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1764771986/ndcrhsorg/ue7dxrxwpfaw2glewqdy/ProgramofStudies2025-26-WorkingCopy1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Social Teaching/ Catholic Social Teaching, World”
      The standard curriculum plan places Catholic Social Teaching courses in the theology sequence for grades 11 and 12.
  • 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 plans service projects and outreach experiences that connect faith with social responsibility.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolndcrhs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service projects and outreach experiences that connect faith with social responsibility and the call to serve others”
      Campus Ministry plans service projects and outreach that connect faith with social responsibility.

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

Strengths

  • Grade-level retreats are listed for each grade from 9 through 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolndcrhs.org/student-life/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th Grade – Cuvilly in a Day: Rooted in Mission”
      Ninth graders have a retreat.
      “12th Grade – Methuen in a Day: Living the Mission”
      Twelfth graders have a retreat.
  • Theology is required for 4 credits, with a theology course in each of the four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2025-26 | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1764771986/ndcrhsorg/ue7dxrxwpfaw2glewqdy/ProgramofStudies2025-26-WorkingCopy1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 Credits”
      Theology has a 4-credit minimum for graduation.
  • Catholic Social Teaching is one of the theology courses in grades 11 and 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2025-26 | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1764771986/ndcrhsorg/ue7dxrxwpfaw2glewqdy/ProgramofStudies2025-26-WorkingCopy1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Social Teaching/ Catholic Social Teaching, World”
      The standard curriculum plan places Catholic Social Teaching courses in the theology sequence for grades 11 and 12.

Concerns

  • Only one campus minister is named on the Campus Ministry page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolndcrhs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Minister: Jill Joyce jjoyce@ndcrhs.org”
      Jill Joyce is the Campus Minister and can be reached at jjoyce@ndcrhs.org.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

  • Address: 203 Lawrence Street, Methuen, MA 01844

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 1

  • Peer Ministers
    Student leaders who assist with retreats, prayer and service.
    ndcrhs.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • 1804 Club
    Campus Ministry club for students interested in faith-based discussion and community-building.
    ndcrhs.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • School Masses
    Throughout the year
    Masses for feast days and school milestones, including the Mass of the Holy Spirit, All Saints and All Souls, Founders Day, Ascension Thursday and Baccalaureate.
    ndcrhs.org, ndcrhs.org

Other 1

  • Student-led prayer services
    Throughout the year
    Student-led prayer services that connect faith with the life of the school community.
    ndcrhs.org

Retreats 1

Service 1

  • Community service
    Junior year requirement
    Service projects and outreach experiences that connect faith with social responsibility.
    ndcrhs.org, ndcrhs.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. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolndcrhs.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Minister: Jill Joyce jjoyce@ndcrhs.org”
    Jill Joyce is the Campus Minister and can be reached at jjoyce@ndcrhs.org.
    “Service projects and outreach experiences that connect faith with social responsibility and the call to serve others”
    Campus Ministry plans service projects and outreach that connect faith with social responsibility.
    “Campus Minister: Jill Joyce jjoyce@ndcrhs.org”
    Jill Joyce is the Campus Minister and can be reached at jjoyce@ndcrhs.org.
  2. Notre Dame Cristo Rey High Schoolndcrhs.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “203 Lawrence Street Methuen MA 01844”
    The school's address is 203 Lawrence Street, Methuen, MA 01844.

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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.
72 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.91%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.5 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 Boston, MA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)283
Students in grades 9–12283
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges91%
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 Boston

The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Boston.
What is Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School’s Compass Score?
82 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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