GUIDED BY faith PREPARED FOR life ALWAYS serving others
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School provides access to a Catholic, Jesuit, college and career preparatory education to unlock the potential of students of any culture, faith or creed to transform our communities.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is part of the national Cristo Rey Network of 40 Catholic high schools that provide a unique combination of rigorous academics, professional work experience through the Corporate Work Study Program, a wide variety of co-curricular activities, and an emphasis on values. This innovative model equips students with the knowledge, character, and skills to succeed in college and beyond.
Not only does our Corporate Work Study Program provide an incredible work experience, it also allows students to pay for much of the cost of their education. We are the most affordable private high school in the Twin Cities that educates students of any culture, faith or creed. Our school attracts diverse students from across the Twin Cities. 100% OF FAMILIES receive financial assistance
98% Students of Color
2% Other
At Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, students benefit from an environment of high expectations with high support from our talented faculty and staff. Our curriculum is intentionally designed to offer students multiple opportunities to reach their full academic potential. Our academic program offers students the knowledge and skills needed not only to be accepted to college but also to thrive and graduate from college.
• AP Calculus
• AP Chemistry
• AP Computer Science
• AP English
• AP Physics
• AP Spanish Language
• AP US Government and Economics
• AP US History
• AP World History
17:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
Our College Success program combines college counseling activities along with post-graduation support. Our college counseling staff provides individual, small group, and in-class guidance on college admission, such as entrance examinations, financial aid and scholarships, preparation for college and the college application process, as well as supporting Cristo Rey Jesuit High School alumni as they transition to and through college and career.
100% OF CRISTO REY GRADUATES are accepted by one or more colleges
The 100 students in the Class of 2024 received 859 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
$ 54.9 M WORTH OF SCHOLARSHIPS WERE OFFERED TO THE CLASS OF 2024
We are the only high school in Minnesota that offers the Corporate Work Study Program as part of its curriculum for every student. Four days a week, our students take college-prep classes that prepare them to be accepted into colleges and universities around the country. Then, through our Corporate Work Study Program, students go to work one day per week at companies of all sizes and learn first-hand about the professional sector and the exciting career opportunities that await them.
Our students graduate with a solid education and a better idea of the type of work they want to do in the future.
100%
Of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School students gain valuable work experience and skills through our innovative Corporate Work Study Program.
140+
Companies employ Cristo Rey Jesuit High School students. (As of 8/2024)
The graduate of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is confident, inquisitive, reflective, motivated, and flexible. He or she views learning as a life-long pursuit, inside and outside of the classroom. The following traits form a profile of a graduate at graduation.
Cristo Rey graduates are curious and believe that their pursuits will tangibly strengthen their future and that failure is where new learning happens.
Religious
Cristo Rey graduates have a sincere sense of God’s presence and love in their lives. No matter what religion they practice, they are an active participant in their own faith journey.
Cristo Rey graduates have the skills to be successful in college-level courses across many disciplines and understand current events, their engagement with communities, and their valuable contributions to society.
Loving
Cristo Rey graduates have a healthy love of self rooted in knowledge of God’s love for them, deep self-respect, and confidence in their own gifts and talents. This love of self enables graduates to move towards meaningful relationships with others.
Cristo Rey graduates believe each person is a beloved child of God, and they feel driven to make their school, their workplace, and the greater world a place where all people can thrive.
Cristo Rey graduates recognize the dignity of work, its integral connection to justice, and the choices they have to create a better society. Graduates have the skills to succeed in professional spaces and pursue careers that interest them.
Participation in athletics, arts, and a variety of clubs enables students to develop to their fullest potential. From robotics to soccer to Black Student Union –there’s something for everybody!
The Office of Campus Ministry offers worship, service, and retreat opportunities for students.
87%
87% of the student body participates in a co-curricular program.
Sports, Activities and Clubs Offered 30+
Choir
IGNITE
Theater
Art Club
Yearbook
Chess Club
Guitar Club
Poetry Club
Literary Club
Finance Club
Weightlifting
Robotics Club
Service Squad
Worship Team
Gardening Club
FALL SPORTS
Soccer - Boys & Girls
Football - Boys
Volleyball - Girls
Tennis - Girls
Swimming - Girls
Cross Country - Boys & Girls
WINTER SPORTS
Basketball - Boys & Girls
SPRING SPORTS
Track & Field - Boys & Girls
Softball - Girls
Tennis - Boys
Kairos Leadership
Photography Club
Board Games Club
National Honor Society
Rock the (Wall) Street
Black Student Union (BSU)
Gender and Sexuality
Alliance (GSA)
Volleyball - Boys
The “M-Lab” at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School provides students with state-of-the-art equipment to learn and develop skills in coding, CAD, circuitry, and audio/video editing. Students work on projects using industry-standard equipment such as drones, robots, laser engravers, CNC routers, 3D printers, embroidery machines, and video and photography software.
Hands-on experience in the M-Lab helps to maximize students’ critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication in preparation for work study positions, college, and future careers.
A Cristo Rey Puma is excited by the idea of working in a professional setting, realizes that hard work in the classroom equals success, and is motivated to go to college.
Some of the factors we consider for admission include age, grades, teacher recommendations, maturity level, and motivation for academic success.
Please call admissions or visit our website to schedule a visit to “shadow” a current student and experience a day in the life of a Cristo Rey student.
We encourage interested families to visit Cristo Rey Jesuit High School to experience our community for themselves. We host in-person open houses on the second Tuesday of the month in October, November, January, and February at 5:30 PM. Come with the whole family to tour the building.
Call or visit our website to learn more about the admissions process and the steps to apply to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School at www.cristoreytc.org
“ I knew that Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was the right school for me when I visited. Experiencing the school on my shadow visit helped me see myself as a Cristo Rey Puma!
