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“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
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“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
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“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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Through Their Eyes: A Student Journey to the Border
Immigration is a sensitive topic in our nation currently, but particularly for our students. A majority of our students are first-generation college students and also first-generation Americans. Their parents often immigrate here from Mexico. Every summer for the past...
CRSM’s Class of 2025 Sets New Records in Retention and School Selectivity
The graduating Class of 2025 has left a mark on CRSM history—not only through their accomplishments but by setting new standards for student success and school excellence. This year’s class achieved a 98% retention rate, an indicator of their commitment, resilience,...
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With Gratitude: Honoring the Heart of CRSM During National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, and at Cristo Rey St. Martin, we would not be where we are today without our volunteers. That’s why on April 11, 2025, we hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast as a small way to thank the large contributions of all of our...
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...
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.
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