College Ready
 
			“The students are the best portion of my job. They constantly rise above my expectations and perform their very best in difficult subjects like physics.”
Kumkum Bonnerjee, 
 CRSM Science Teacher
Work Prepared
 
			“I support Cristo Rey because it works. Supervisors report that these students are professional, serious and focused…”
Terry Brady, Retired CEO and President, 
 Underwriters Laboratories
Committed to Faith and Justice
 
			
“I am inspired daily by students who, rooted in faith, rise to confront social injustices through service and prayer. I’ve witnessed this through our students who volunteer, and student-led groups such as Oportunidades Para Todos”
Iris Sanchez, CRSM Campus Minister, 2018 Alumni
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Summer Work, Lasting Impact
The Corporate Work Study Program doesn’t end for existing CRSM students just because it’s summer break. During the summer, our business partners have the opportunity to participate in the Work For Pay program. The Summer Work for Pay program allows our business...
Canvas, Creativity, and Community: Inside CRSM’s Annual Art Showcase
Although CRSM is a very academically driven institution, that doesn’t mean we don’t give students the opportunity to let their creativity shine! The recent Art Show, held in collaboration with The Ragdale Foundation, was a celebration of artistic expression and...
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Sophomore Retreat Offers Reflection and Renewal at Greenbelt Cultural Center
Each spring, Cristo Rey St. Martin sophomores step away from their usual routines for a meaningful day of reflection and connection at the Greenbelt Cultural Center. The day-long retreat allows our students to explore their faith, grow in community, and deepen their...
CRSM Alumna Shares Message of Worth, Community, and Courage
It is a blessing that CRSM alumni can return to campus to share their experiences after graduating. Just before we went on Spring Break on March 21st, Eileen Rodriguez (CRSM ‘23) spoke to our students at Friday’s assembly about her experiences as a first-generation...
CRSM Welcomes New Associate Board of Young Professionals
After taking a 5-year hiatus, the Associate Board at Cristo Rey St. Martin has been revived! Previously known as the St. Martin Advisory Counsel or SMAC, the Cristo Rey Associate Board is a group of young professionals eager to assist with raising money for the school...
First CRSM Alumna Elected to School’s Board of Trustees
Since her freshman year at Cristo Rey St. Martin 16 years ago, Esmeralda “Esme” Silva has been determined to be of service to others. Dedicated to paying her life forward and amplify the voices of victims of violence, the 30-year-old works to end human trafficking in...
Alums Make a Lasting Impact on Waukegan Community
Inspired by Cristo Rey’s commitment for students to become people for others, three alums from our first and early graduating classes, are embodying the mission to give back and help fellow immigrants and neighbors in Waukegan through several high-profile non-profits...
 
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			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.”
 
			 
			 
			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.
 
			

























































