Cardinal Ritter College Prep

The Cardinal Ritter College Prep experience helps students develop fully as people: intellectually, spiritually, and morally. They will have a strong sense of their worth and dignity and set high goals and expectations. They will have developed resources for life through meaningful friendships and spiritual growth. They will have pride, passion, and faith that will build a foundation for successful futures.

Recent News

15th Annual Celebrating Success in Education Gala

All proceeds support Cardinal Ritter College Prep Scholarship Programs.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | 6:00pm | Ritz-Carlton in Clayton (New Location!)

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Most Influential Business Women 2023: Tamiko Armstead grows enrollment, doubles donor contributions at Cardinal Ritter

Tamiko Armstead has continued to increase annual giving by 41% and manages net assets of nearly $30 million at Cardinal Ritter College Prep.

Leader of Brilliant Black Catholic School in St. Louis Reveals the Secret to Its Historic Success

Cardinal Ritter College Prep was established in 1979 by leaders in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, MO to provide Black students with the tools they need to succeed. And since the school opened its doors, it has been able to tell an amazing success story that includes 100 percent graduation and college acceptance rates, and an impressive list of alumni, including Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams.

Educators visiting Cardinal Ritter for inspiration

Cardinal Ritter High School continues to inspire the nation.

A school district out of Massachusetts is in town to see it in person.

The assistant superintendent said they plan to model their staff after the St. Louis high school.

Despite African-American men making up 2% of teachers across the country, at Cardinal Ritter, 40% are Black men.

Ameren supports 250 students with scholarships to Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School

Cardinal Ritter College Prep high school students march against gun violence in honor of 19-year-old

On December 1st, Cardinal Ritter’s leadership was on full display when CRCP students led nearly 1,000 other area high schoolers in a rally and march to end gun violence. It was sparked by the senseless act of gun violence that took the precious life of CRCP 2020 alum Isis Mahr - an aspiring nurse.