Academics

Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep provides a rigorous 10-month college preparatory curriculum and our students are invested in learning and experiencing what it takes to be admitted to and graduate from a four-year college or university.

The faculty consists of 22 teachers, two school counselors, two college counselors, two alumni directors, and three resource teachers. 66% of the teachers hold Master’s degrees. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1. In addition, there are 78 full and part-time staff members and Corporate Work Study program drivers.

We strive to give each student both the challenge and the support to succeed in pursuit of their education and work to integrate the lessons they learn on their Corporate Work Study Program jobs and in the classroom. About 25% of CRSM students participate in College Bound Opportunities and/or the Waukegan to College program. These programs prepare high potential, low-income students to succeed in college through academic support, mentorship and college scholarship awards.

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Expanding Horizons, Inspiring Excellence, Transforming Communities
  • Support student success by volunteering with us!

Join us in empowering our students through mentorship, career coaching, and support. Together, we can help shape the next generation of professionals right here in our community

#wearecrsm
  • ✨ ’Tis the season of giving! ✨

At Cristo Rey St. Martin, every gift helps open doors to higher education, leadership, and brighter futures for our students

This #GivingTuesday, join us in empowering young men and women who are building meaningful lives through faith, service, and hope ❤️

Give today through the link in our bio and help us continue our mission of transforming lives through education

“For it is in giving that we receive.” – St. Francis of Assisi

#weareCRSM
  • Today’s Lunch & Learn reminded us what leadership rooted in service truly looks like

Today’s Career Focus: Nonprofit Leadership, featuring two powerhouse leaders shaping our community:
• Venoncia Bate-Ambrus, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County
• Mayra Mendez, Executive Director of Clean Power Lake County, CRSM ’13

Thank you for empowering our students with your wisdom!
  • “Learn, pray, advocate.”

This weekend, five of our upperclassmen joined the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in DC, a tradition 28 years strong, rooted in honoring the Jesuits and their companions martyred in El Salvador

Hosted by @ignatiansolidarity , the Teach-In brings together thousands to explore the profound connection between faith and justice

Thank you to Mr. Taus for guiding our students through this transformative experience

#weareCRSM #IFTJ #FaithInAction
  • The third annual boat build is complete! 🛶

CRSM students, in collaboration with the @urbanwildernessprogram, @lfccl, and @lfopenlands, built this beautiful canoe from start to finish. Another amazing year of teamwork, craftsmanship, and learning by doing!
Support student success by volunteering with us!

Join us in empowering our students through mentorship, career coaching, and support. Together, we can help shape the next generation of professionals right here in our community

#wearecrsm
Support student success by volunteering with us! Join us in empowering our students through mentorship, career coaching, and support. Together, we can help shape the next generation of professionals right here in our community #wearecrsm
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✨ ’Tis the season of giving! ✨

At Cristo Rey St. Martin, every gift helps open doors to higher education, leadership, and brighter futures for our students

This #GivingTuesday, join us in empowering young men and women who are building meaningful lives through faith, service, and hope ❤️

Give today through the link in our bio and help us continue our mission of transforming lives through education

“For it is in giving that we receive.” – St. Francis of Assisi

#weareCRSM
✨ ’Tis the season of giving! ✨

At Cristo Rey St. Martin, every gift helps open doors to higher education, leadership, and brighter futures for our students

This #GivingTuesday, join us in empowering young men and women who are building meaningful lives through faith, service, and hope ❤️

Give today through the link in our bio and help us continue our mission of transforming lives through education

“For it is in giving that we receive.” – St. Francis of Assisi

#weareCRSM
✨ ’Tis the season of giving! ✨

At Cristo Rey St. Martin, every gift helps open doors to higher education, leadership, and brighter futures for our students

This #GivingTuesday, join us in empowering young men and women who are building meaningful lives through faith, service, and hope ❤️

Give today through the link in our bio and help us continue our mission of transforming lives through education

“For it is in giving that we receive.” – St. Francis of Assisi

#weareCRSM
✨ ’Tis the season of giving! ✨

At Cristo Rey St. Martin, every gift helps open doors to higher education, leadership, and brighter futures for our students

This #GivingTuesday, join us in empowering young men and women who are building meaningful lives through faith, service, and hope ❤️

Give today through the link in our bio and help us continue our mission of transforming lives through education

“For it is in giving that we receive.” – St. Francis of Assisi

#weareCRSM
✨ ’Tis the season of giving! ✨ At Cristo Rey St. Martin, every gift helps open doors to higher education, leadership, and brighter futures for our students This #GivingTuesday, join us in empowering young men and women who are building meaningful lives through faith, service, and hope ❤️ Give today through the link in our bio and help us continue our mission of transforming lives through education “For it is in giving that we receive.” – St. Francis of Assisi #weareCRSM
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Today’s Lunch & Learn reminded us what leadership rooted in service truly looks like

Today’s Career Focus: Nonprofit Leadership, featuring two powerhouse leaders shaping our community:
• Venoncia Bate-Ambrus, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County
• Mayra Mendez, Executive Director of Clean Power Lake County, CRSM ’13

Thank you for empowering our students with your wisdom!
Today’s Lunch & Learn reminded us what leadership rooted in service truly looks like

Today’s Career Focus: Nonprofit Leadership, featuring two powerhouse leaders shaping our community:
• Venoncia Bate-Ambrus, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County
• Mayra Mendez, Executive Director of Clean Power Lake County, CRSM ’13

Thank you for empowering our students with your wisdom!
Today’s Lunch & Learn reminded us what leadership rooted in service truly looks like

Today’s Career Focus: Nonprofit Leadership, featuring two powerhouse leaders shaping our community:
• Venoncia Bate-Ambrus, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County
• Mayra Mendez, Executive Director of Clean Power Lake County, CRSM ’13

Thank you for empowering our students with your wisdom!
Today’s Lunch & Learn reminded us what leadership rooted in service truly looks like

Today’s Career Focus: Nonprofit Leadership, featuring two powerhouse leaders shaping our community:
• Venoncia Bate-Ambrus, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County
• Mayra Mendez, Executive Director of Clean Power Lake County, CRSM ’13

Thank you for empowering our students with your wisdom!
Today’s Lunch & Learn reminded us what leadership rooted in service truly looks like Today’s Career Focus: Nonprofit Leadership, featuring two powerhouse leaders shaping our community: • Venoncia Bate-Ambrus, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County • Mayra Mendez, Executive Director of Clean Power Lake County, CRSM ’13 Thank you for empowering our students with your wisdom!
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“Learn, pray, advocate.”

This weekend, five of our upperclassmen joined the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in DC, a tradition 28 years strong, rooted in honoring the Jesuits and their companions martyred in El Salvador

Hosted by @ignatiansolidarity , the Teach-In brings together thousands to explore the profound connection between faith and justice

Thank you to Mr. Taus for guiding our students through this transformative experience

#weareCRSM #IFTJ #FaithInAction
“Learn, pray, advocate.”

This weekend, five of our upperclassmen joined the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in DC, a tradition 28 years strong, rooted in honoring the Jesuits and their companions martyred in El Salvador

Hosted by @ignatiansolidarity , the Teach-In brings together thousands to explore the profound connection between faith and justice

Thank you to Mr. Taus for guiding our students through this transformative experience

#weareCRSM #IFTJ #FaithInAction
“Learn, pray, advocate.”

This weekend, five of our upperclassmen joined the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in DC, a tradition 28 years strong, rooted in honoring the Jesuits and their companions martyred in El Salvador

Hosted by @ignatiansolidarity , the Teach-In brings together thousands to explore the profound connection between faith and justice

Thank you to Mr. Taus for guiding our students through this transformative experience

#weareCRSM #IFTJ #FaithInAction
“Learn, pray, advocate.” This weekend, five of our upperclassmen joined the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in DC, a tradition 28 years strong, rooted in honoring the Jesuits and their companions martyred in El Salvador Hosted by @ignatiansolidarity , the Teach-In brings together thousands to explore the profound connection between faith and justice Thank you to Mr. Taus for guiding our students through this transformative experience #weareCRSM #IFTJ #FaithInAction
3 weeks ago
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The third annual boat build is complete! 🛶

CRSM students, in collaboration with the @urbanwildernessprogram, @lfccl, and @lfopenlands, built this beautiful canoe from start to finish. Another amazing year of teamwork, craftsmanship, and learning by doing!
The third annual boat build is complete! 🛶 CRSM students, in collaboration with the @urbanwildernessprogram, @lfccl, and @lfopenlands, built this beautiful canoe from start to finish. Another amazing year of teamwork, craftsmanship, and learning by doing!
4 weeks ago
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Academic Staff

Marlene Eby

Assistant Principal
Academics
Phone: 224-219-9702 ext. 102

Pierre Edmonds

Dean of Students
Academics
Phone: 224-219-9720 ext. 203

Mike Odiotti

Principal
Academics
Phone: 224-219-9703 ext. 103

Academic News

Teacher Feature: Kayleigh Wonch Nears Completion of M.Ed.

Teacher Feature: Kayleigh Wonch Nears Completion of M.Ed.

This fall, English teacher Kayleigh Wonch reached an exciting milestone in her graduate school journey: she officially earned her Reading Teacher endorsement through the Illinois State Board of Education. Kayleigh is currently completing her Master of Education in...