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
Who
we are

428
Current Students

90
Business Partners

100%
Acceptance to Bachelor’s Programs
6 years in a row

1200
Volunteer Hours
CRSM in the News
The North Shore Weekend: Disconnect To Connect
Click here to read The North Shore Weekend article about our eight CRSM students who went on the July 2024 summer trip to Camp Owakonze in Ontario, Canada!
Chicago Tribune: Larger farmers market opens in new Waukegan location; ‘It’s good to see all this here’
Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep is hosting a farmers market every Friday until August 30, 2024! Check out what the Chicago Tribune has to say about it here.
Chicago Tribune: Visa program allows Mexican grandparents to visit Lake County-area relatives: ‘I couldn’t believe she was in my arms’
A Family Reunification event that was held at Cristo Rey St. Martin was featured here in the Chicago Tribune.
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,...
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...
School News & Updates
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...
CRSM Welcomes the Class of 2029 with Open Arms and Tacos
CRSM’s Class of 2029 will be 105 strong and counting! To acclimate and welcome our incoming freshmen into our community, the Admissions Department hosts a Family Night in the spring for all new students and their families. This year, 94 families were able to join us...
College Decisions Have Been Made for CRSM Class of 2025: Stanford, Yale, MIT and more!
Our annual College Decision Day celebration is one of the most meaningful traditions at Cristo Rey St. Martin. This event honors the achievements of our senior class as they prepare for the next chapter of their academic journeys. This year, we are thrilled to share...
Ada Rios: Always Striving For Success
From traveling the globe to achieving academic milestones ahead of schedule, Ada Rios’ journey has been full of excitement. Ada is a Cristo Rey St. Martin Alum from the class of 2020. After graduating from CRSM, Ada accepted a full-tuition scholarship to Hope College...
Lunch & Learn: CRSM Alumni Discuss Their Post-High School Journeys
It wasn’t that long ago that Stephanie Salazar, CRSM ’14; Dominican University ‘18 and Josh Washington, CRSM ’17; Loyola University Chicago ’21, were high school students contemplating their futures. Fast forward to 2024 and you will find Josh working at Discover...

Admissions

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.
