Notre Dame High School is a not-for-profit corporation which is sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Ipswich and Boston Provinces.
The Ipswich and Boston Provinces are a division of the international community of Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
Notre Dame High School is a family centered, college preparatory, coeducational secondary school founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, whose charism is to make known the goodness of God. The school provides quality education to youth whose access to culturally sensitive, innovative Catholic education might otherwise be beyond their means.
A special component of Notre Dame High School is the work study program, which engages the Merrimack Valley business community in empowering highly motivated young people with professional skills.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 10
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2004
Student Body
Total Students
299 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 10
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Anime Club, Art Club, Body, Campus Ministry, Chess Club, Dance Club, Drama Club, Girls Scouts, Mind, Music Club, Science & Engineering Club, Soul, Student Ambassador Program, Student Government, Yearbook Club
Anime Club, Art Club, Body, Campus Ministry, Chess Club, Dance Club, Drama Club, Girls Scouts, Mind, Music Club, Science & Engineering Club, Soul, Student Ambassador Program, Student Government, Yearbook Club
School Notes
- Notre Dame High School is a not-for-profit corporation which is sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Ipswich and Boston Provinces.
- The Ipswich and Boston Provinces are a division of the international community of Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
- Notre Dame High School is a family centered, college preparatory, coeducational secondary school founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, whose charism is to make known the goodness of God. The school provides quality education to youth whose access to culturally sensitive, innovative Catholic education might otherwise be beyond their means.
- A special component of Notre Dame High School is the work study program, which engages the Merrimack Valley business community in empowering highly motivated young people with professional skills.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School offer?
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School's ranking?
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School?
The application deadline for Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School is Dec. 10.
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