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Cristo Rey Richmond High School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12

Richmond, VA

311 N Belmont Ave, Richmond, VA 23221

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • 95% of graduates go to four-year colleges

Cristo Rey Richmond High School is an independent Catholic school in Richmond, Virginia, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 212 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The school reports that about 95% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 185 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
212
Teachers
16.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13
Boys and girls
Coed · 130 girls, 82 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
185 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 95% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of Catholic high schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 10 Catholic high schools in Virginia.

    Students by grade

    959
    1064
    1139
    1250

    Student body

    Black68%
    Hispanic or Latino26%
    Two or more races4%
    White1%
    Asian1%

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cristo Rey Richmond High School whether it takes part.

    More about Virginia's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Cristo Rey Richmond High School

    What grades does Cristo Rey Richmond High School serve?

    Cristo Rey Richmond High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Cristo Rey Richmond High School?

    About 212 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Cristo Rey Richmond High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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