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Inspiring Excellence
Transforming Communities
College Ready
“I admire all the Cristo Rey students who do all of their schoolwork to keep their grades up.” –Chris Call, Science teacher
Work Prepared
“I support CRSM because it works. Supervisors report students are professional, serious and focused.” –Terry Brady, President, Underwriters Laboratories
Committed to Faith and Justice
“This school changed my life. I want to give back.”- Dulce Zarinana, CRSM ’16, DePaul University graduate student, Jesuit Volunteer Corps immigration legal advocate
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News & Updates
New AI Club Fosters Innovation and Creativity
It’s Tuesday at 3:30, the end of the school day. A group of about a dozen CRSM students gather in a conference room to assemble, “Deep Blue” and “Angel Bot.” These are the names they’ve coined for the two coding robotic kits they are building. The idea is to gain...
Rosalind Franklin Surgeon and Med Students Conduct Suture Clinic to Inspire Medical Careers for CRSM Students
Thirty CRSM students attended an on-site, hands-on suture clinic on Thursday after school in CRSM’s chemistry lab. Hosted by Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, the clinic was designed to inspire budding doctors, surgeons and careers...
CRSM Counselor Honored by Waukegan to College
Congrats to Christina Dippold, CRSM counselor who was honored by Waukegan to College for her passion and commitment for helping first-generation students. The award was presented at the organization’s 2nd Annual Education Appreciation Event March 6 in Waukegan. “We...
Alumni Spotlights
Alumna Talks About Humanity, Immigration at TEDxHopeCollege
Last February, Venecia Rodriquez took the TEDxHope College stage, where she joined other speakers sharing their stories at the renowned event themed “The Threshold.” The CRSM Class of ‘19 alumna described her parents’ “excruciating weeks’ long journey” to the United...
A Day in the Life of Freshman Year in College: Ashley Fonseca
Meet Ashley Fonseca, CRSM Class of ’22. At Augustana College in Rock Island, IL you will find her in the Hanson Building preparing for a career as a veterinarian, working out at the gym, or she could be found exploring new opportunities in the college’s crochet club...
Powered by Her Purpose: Alumna Receives Loyola University President’s Medallion Award
Ruby Hernandez has been inspired by the world of business ever since her high school internships at Wintrust and Gewalt Hamilton Associates through Cristo Rey’s Corporate Work Study Program. Now, the CRSM Class of ’21 grad juggles full-time studies at Arrupe College...
Admissions
Thank you for considering us! We are an affordable, safe, co-educational, Catholic high school committed to academic excellence for students of limited economic means in the greater Waukegan and North Chicago area.
Thank you for considering us! We are an affordable, safe, co-educational, Catholic high school committed to academic excellence for students of limited economic means in the greater Waukegan and North Chicago area.
Academics
In and out of the classroom, we are committed to students getting to and through college. For five consecutive years, CRSM has been named by the Wall Street Journal as one of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools.”
Work Study
We are preparing students for the future workforce while they work to cover educational costs. Our business partners span industries including financial services, engineering, architecture, law, education and nonprofit organizations.
Student Life
From soccer and volleyball to theater and volunteering to feed and clothe the homeless, we offer a variety of ways for students to get involved.
Our Business Partners
