LET OUR LIGHT SHINE! 2026-2029 STRATEGIC PLAN
MISSION Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle is a Catholic high school that seeks to enflame the intellects and spirits of our students by integrating rigorous college-preparatory academics, professional work experience, and faith development, empowering them to flourish as scholars and citizens. Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle combines a rigorous college-preparatory education with meaningful professional work experience, providing students with transformative opportunities to prepare for bright futures. Firmly rooted in our Catholic, Jesuit mission, this Strategic Plan outlines five pillars that will guide our growth and deepen our impact through 2029.
PILLARS OF STRATEGIC PLAN Formed in Faith, Called to Serve
Catholic, Jesuit Identity Preparing Students for College & Career Readiness
Academic and College Preparation Advancing Opportunity through Work & Mentorship
Corporate Work Study Program Cultivating a Thriving Community
Recruitment, Culture, and Retention Building for the Future
Institutional Infrastructure
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. No one, after lighting a lamp, puts it under a bushel basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all… so let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” —Matthew 5:14-16, from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount
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FORMED IN FAITH, CALLED TO SERVE Catholic, Jesuit Identity Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle is a Catholic school that welcomes students, staff of all faiths.
GOAL To ensure our Jesuit, Catholic identity guides all we do and resonates meaningfully with students, staff, and stakeholders, while sustaining a welcoming place of belonging for people of all faiths. PRIORITIES Strengthen and Institutionalize Our Ignatian Identity Deepen and integrate Jesuit values throughout every aspect of school life, ensuring students, faculty, staff, and families experience a mission-centered culture rooted in faith, service, belonging, and Catholic Social Teaching. Foster Student Faith Development Provide transformative opportunities for prayer, retreat, service, reflection, and leadership that help students grow spiritually and develop as People for Others. Support Adult Faith Formation Invest in the ongoing formation of faculty, staff, and Board members so they can fully embody and advance the Jesuit mission. Build Relationships with Jesuits and Cristo Rey Network and Local Faith Communities Strengthen partnerships that enrich student formation, expand community connections, and deepen engagement with the broader Catholic community and Ignatian family
BY 2029 PREPARING STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER
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GRADUATING CLASSES
100%
OF SENIORS ACCEPTED TO COLLEGE
Seeing how seriously CRJS takes our futures made me realize how important college is for my career success. —Yohanna B, ’29
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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS Academic and College Preparation As a Jesuit, college-preparatory school in the Cristo Rey model, CRJS offers its students and faculty “high expectations and high support” in pursuit of excellence.
GOAL To provide students with the academic preparation, college counseling, and alumni support they need to succeed in colleges that match their achievements and ambitions.
PRIORITIES Attract, Develop, and Retain an Exceptional, Diverse Faculty Recruit and develop talented educators who deliver outstanding instruction, reflect our students’ experiences, and embrace the school’s mission. Strengthen Instructional Rigor and Alignment to College Readiness Ensure every student benefits from a rigorous, engaging, college-prep curriculum scaffolded by excellent, data-informed instruction.
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YEARS OF RIGOROUS COLLEGE-PREP EDUCATION
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YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Build a Strong, Equitable System of Academic Supports Provide personalized academic, counseling, and wellness supports that empower all students to thrive. Launch and Sustain a Best-in-Class College and Career Counseling Program Guide students and families through every step of the college journey with personalized counseling, preparation, and postsecondary alumni support.
Cristo Rey has shown me the importance of social capital and what my work life could look like after I graduate. —Rekik A. ’29
BY 2029
ADVANCING OPPORTUNITY THROUGH WORK & MENTORSHIP
100%
90%
STUDENTS PLACED IN PROFESSIONAL WORK STUDY JOBS
STUDENTS EMPLOYED EACH YEAR IN PAID OR FUNDED JOBS
90%
50%
STUDENTS MEETING OR EXCEEDING EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS
OF EDUCATIONAL COSTS EARNED THROUGH CORPORATE WORK STUDY
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ADVANCING OPPORTUNITY THROUGH WORK & MENTORSHIP Corporate Work Study Program CRJS is the only high school in Washington State offering the unique Cristo Rey Work Study model. The CWSP is our “secret sauce,” equipping students with the skills and experiences they need to build relationships with mentors and grow the confidence to navigate the workplace and higher education. We aim to offer our CWSP partners well-prepared student associates and a pathway to a workforce pipeline that is accessible to all talented, hard-working young people in the Puget Sound region.
GOAL Deliver a meaningful, developmental student experience and value for our corporate partners. PRIORITIES Strengthen Corporate Work Study Program Team Structure and Capacity Build the organizational capacity needed to support excellent student experiences and lasting employer partnerships. Expand and Strengthen Job Acquisition and Retention Grow and diversify our employer network while delivering exceptional partnership experiences that increase job opportunities for students. Enhance Student Preparation and Workplace Success Equip students with the professional, technical, and interpersonal skills needed to excel in the workplace and beyond. Ensure Pricing Reflects Value and Market Conditions Sustain a strong and financially viable work-study model that reflects the value students bring to employers.
Cristo Rey has made me more open to taking advantage of the opportunities available to me. —Sam I. ’29
BY 2029 CULTIVATING A THRIVING COMMUNITY
88%
9TH GRADE RETENTION INTO 10TH GRADE
75%
FACULTY AND STAFF RETENTION
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CULTIVATING A THRIVING COMMUNITY Recruitment, Culture, and Retention Ensure Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle will attract, support, and sustain a mission-aligned community that thrives in the classroom and workplace.
GOAL Build a strong, institution-wide student recruitment and retention pipeline and foster a student culture that embodies cura personalis. PRIORITIES Attract Students Who Will Thrive at CRJS Expand awareness of Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle and enroll mission-aligned students who will benefit from and contribute to our unique educational model. Build a Strong, Inclusive Student Life and Culture Foster belonging through meaningful student experiences, co-curricular opportunities, family engagement, and shared community values. Recruit and Retain Excellent, Mission-Aligned Staff Create an exceptional workplace that attracts, develops, and supports talented professionals committed to student success. Invest in Leadership Development Cultivate emerging leaders and ensure the continuity, capacity, and vision needed to advance the mission for years to come.
Committed to Doing Justice
Open to Growth
Spiritually Alive
Loving
Intellectually Engaged
Career Ready
BY 2029
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
$40M
$2-4M
COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN
ENDOWMENT
Reach/exceed $25M capital and $15M operational goals
Begin building a lasting financial foundation for financial aid and excellence in programming
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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Institutional Infrastructure Together, these strategies ensure Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle has the physical, financial, and operational foundations necessary to support its mission and future growth.
GOAL To resource, fund, and operate the school to meet student and staff needs, providing the facilities, financial security, and professional operations needed to deliver quality at scale. PRIORITIES Expand Fundraising Infrastructure and Philanthropic Growth Build the fundraising capacity, donor relationships, and campaign support necessary to advance the mission and secure CRJS’s future. Strengthen Financial Stewardship and Sustainability Ensure responsible resource management through strong financial planning, oversight, and long-term sustainability strategies. Develop and Steward Mission-Aligned Facilities Create and maintain campus spaces that support student success, reflect our Jesuit identity, and accommodate growth, including the Norcliffe Academic Center and future campus development. Advance Operational Excellence Develop scalable systems, technology, and operational practices that support a growing, increasingly complex organization of Ignatian excellence.
OUR VISION By experiencing cura personalis, “care for the whole person,” Cristo Rey Jesuit students become people for others who are open to growth, intellectually engaged, spiritually alive, loving, work-experienced, and committed to doing justice. Our students know of God’s love for them as they become leaders ready to build joyful, healthy, and compassionate communities wherever they choose to live and work.
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