Expanding Horizons

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 Cristo Rey because it works. Supervisors report that these 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, Carthage College ’20,

CWSP Coordinator at Cristo Rey St. Martin

Who
we are

Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, a Catholic learning community, empowers young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose and service. Through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, integrated with a relevant work study experience, students graduate ready to succeed in college and in life.

417

Current Students

86

Business Partners

100%

Acceptance to Bachelor’s Programs 4 years in a row

1700

Volunteer Hours

News & Updates

Donor Spotlight: Honoring Zach Perry

Donor Spotlight: Honoring Zach Perry

If everything goes according to plan, the completion of the Zach Perry Field is projected for the end of the 2023. This field holds significance far beyond being a mere soccer pitch for the Cristo Rey Community; it will also serve as a tribute to the late Zach Perry...

Volunteer Spotlight: Empowering Our Freshmen for Success

Volunteer Spotlight: Empowering Our Freshmen for Success

They always say 'It takes a village,' and in this case, we see that phrase played out in full effect when prepping our freshmen for the school year at Cristo Rey St. Martin. Over 80 volunteers played an integral part in getting the Class of 2027 ready this summer...

Donor Spotlight: Honoring Zach Perry

Donor Spotlight: Honoring Zach Perry

If everything goes according to plan, the completion of the Zach Perry Field is projected for the end of the 2023. This field holds significance far beyond being a mere soccer pitch for the Cristo Rey Community; it will also serve as a tribute to the late Zach Perry...

Alumni Spotlights

A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life

Meet Ashley Fonseca, CRSM Class of ’22. At Augustana College in Rock Island, IL you will find her preparing for a career as a veterinarian, working out, or she could be found exploring new opportunities in the college’s crochet club and the LatinXUnidos club. She’s also an intern at a nearby animal clinic.

A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life

Meet Ashley Fonseca, CRSM Class of ’22. At Augustana College in Rock Island, IL you will find her preparing for a career as a veterinarian, working out, or she could be found exploring new opportunities in the college’s crochet club and the LatinXUnidos club. She’s also an intern at a nearby animal clinic.

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.
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.

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