Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Birmingham, AL
1832 Center Way S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+College-going
- B-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools nationwide
In Birmingham, Alabama, Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 154 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Catholic high schools nationwide. The school is part of the Diocese of Birmingham. The school reports that about 67% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 154
- Teachers
- 17.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 90 girls, 64 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Birmingham
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 67% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic high schools nationwide (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Alabama
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School whether it takes part.
- CHOOSE Act education savings accounts · Education savings account
- Alabama Accountability Act scholarship tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
What grades does Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School serve?
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School?
About 154 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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