Expanding Horizons
Inspiring Excellence
Transforming Communities
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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Current Students
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Business Partners
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Acceptance to Bachelor’s Programs
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CRSM in the News
The New York Times: Where You Should Donate This Holiday Season
Cristo Rey Network Schools (including CRSM) have been recognized in this New York Times article as an organization to donate to this Holiday season. Click here to read the article.
Chicago Catholic: Cristo Rey St. Martin installs solar array on school’s rooftop
Click Here to read the Chicago Catholic news article written about our solar panel initiative from earlier this year.
Chicago Tribune: Waukegan’s Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep celebrates 20th anniversary; ‘There are so many opportunities and programs’
Click here to read the Chicago Tribune article about Cristo Rey St. Martin's 20th Anniversary.
Cristo Rey St. Martin Facilities Team Receives CRN Outrageously Bold Award
Cristo Rey St. Martin is proud to celebrate our Facilities Team, who have been honored by the Cristo Rey Network with an Outrageously Bold Award. The award is presented by the Cristo Rey Network's national office as part of its annual recognition program, with each...
Walking in the Footsteps of St. Ignatius
From castles to cathedrals, a journey across Spain became a life-changing experience for Patricia Ferrer, one of our Spanish teachers, who participated in a pilgrimage retracing the path of St. Ignatius of Loyola this semester. Traveling from Azpeitia to Barcelona,...
School News & Updates
A Performance of Resilience: Drama Club Brings Mean Girls: The Musical High School Edition to Life
The drama club’s recent production of Mean Girls: The Musical High School Edition proved to be far more than just a high-energy, crowd-pleasing performance. It became a testament to resilience, teamwork, and community impact. Staged over three nights on April 16, 17,...
CRSM Alumni Give Back Through Career Conversations
What does the future look like when students get to learn directly from those already living it? On April 7, 2026, CRSM hosted its Career Conversations event, made even more meaningful by the presence of alumni who returned to support and inspire current students....
With Gratitude: Kelly McNamara Corley’s Lasting Impact on CRSM
Changing the trajectory of a student’s life is not just a mission at Cristo Rey St. Martin, it is a reality that supporters like Kelly McNamara Corley have helped bring to life. Since 2011, Kelly McNamara Corley has been a steadfast supporter of Cristo Rey St. Martin,...
Alumni Return as Mentors for CWSP Professional Development Day
On February 13, the Corporate Work Study Program hosted a dynamic Professional Development Day designed to equip sophomores and seniors with essential tools for future success. The day began with seniors focusing on building their professional presence. Students...
Alumni Spotlight: Alondra Murillo ’18 Gives Back at AbbVie
Alondra Murillo, a Cristo Rey St. Martin Class of 2018 graduate, is a powerful example of how the Corporate Work Study Program can shape long-term success and come full circle. Now a Senior HR Operations Specialist at AbbVie, Alondra is also supervising a current CRSM...
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.
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