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

422
Current Students

109
Business Partners

100%
Acceptance to Bachelor’s Programs
7 years in a row
1200
Volunteer Hours
CRSM in the News
Remembering Robert Daily: An Original Founder of Cristo Rey St. Martin
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Robert H. Daily, a founding supporter and devoted champion of Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep. Bob deeply believed in Cristo Rey's mission to provide young people with access to a quality education and the opportunity to...
Congressman Brad Schneider Engages AP Government Students in Civic Dialogue
For the third year in a row, AP Government students had the opportunity to engage in a meaningful conversation with Congressman Brad Schneider, who represents Illinois’ 10th Congressional District. During his visit, students led a dialogue focused on current events,...
School News & Updates
Business Partner Spotlight: Global Repair Group
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Global Repair Group, a mission-driven organization that supports airlines and travelers by ensuring mobility equipment- such as walkers and wheelchairs- is repaired, replaced, or recovered when it is damaged or lost in...
Volunteer Spotlight: Susan Carsello
Susan Carsello knows a thing or two about smart investments. By day, she works in the investment business. Outside of work, she invests her time and energy in Cristo Rey St. Martin as a member of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps, and she says the return is immeasurable....
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: Sebastian Catalan-Castrejon CRSM ’20
Sebastian Catalan-Castrejon (CRSM ’20) recently earned his Bachelor’s in Athletic Training from the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), becoming the first in his family to graduate from college. He is currently completing his Master’s degree through the UIS...
Alumni Spotlight: Fernando Rufino ’21 Returns to Share His Journey
Cristo Rey St. Martin is proud to celebrate Fernando Rufino, Class of 2021, who returned to campus last month to speak with students. A first-generation college graduate, Fernando earned his degree in Sociology from Connecticut College in May 2025 and now works as an...
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.


























































