Location

Chicago, Illinois

Grade Levels

  • 9-12

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Grades Served: 9-12
Students Served: 570

About

Anchors the 37 school network of Catholic schools. Students take a full college prep course load and work one day each week in a Corporate Work Study Program to fund the majority of their tuition. Initiated out of financial desperation, the work study builds valuable success skills and work experience.

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, located in Chicago, Illinois, is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school that provides students from Spanish-speaking families with limited financial means access to quality education and professional work experience.

Established in 1996, it is the founding school of the Cristo Rey Network, which has expanded to numerous schools across the United States.

The school offers a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for college and beyond. In addition to traditional subjects, students participate in the Corporate Work Study Program, where they work one day a week at local businesses, gaining professional experience and helping finance their education.

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School emphasizes faith formation, service to others, and leadership development, fostering a holistic educational environment. The school is committed to empowering students to become leaders in their communities and succeed in their future endeavors.

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