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“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, Retired CEO and 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.

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Current Students

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News & Updates

Taizé Prayer – A Long-Standing CRSM Tradition on Ash Wednesday

Taizé Prayer – A Long-Standing CRSM Tradition on Ash Wednesday

In our recent Ash Wednesday Taizé Prayer Service, the melodies and moments of reflection were led by our students, showcasing their leadership and dedication to spiritual enrichment. During the service CRSM students played music, recited scripture and prayer, and...

Lunch & Learn: CRSM Alumni Discuss Their Post-High School Journeys

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...

Taizé Prayer – A Long-Standing CRSM Tradition on Ash Wednesday

Taizé Prayer – A Long-Standing CRSM Tradition on Ash Wednesday

In our recent Ash Wednesday Taizé Prayer Service, the melodies and moments of reflection were led by our students, showcasing their leadership and dedication to spiritual enrichment. During the service CRSM students played music, recited scripture and prayer, and...

Alumni Spotlights

Lunch & Learn: CRSM Alumni Discuss Their Post-High School Journeys

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...

Alumni Spotlight: Travel to Japan with Edwin Morales

Alumni Spotlight: Travel to Japan with Edwin Morales

Japanese culture and language have always fascinated CRSM '20 Alum and Posse Scholar recipient, Edwin Morales. His interest was so profound that he chose to study abroad in Nagoya, Japan during his Junior year of college and pursue Japanese as one of his majors at St....

Alumni Spotlight: Class of ’19 Alum is Now a Published Scholar

Alumni Spotlight: Class of ’19 Alum is Now a Published Scholar

Cristo Rey alumnus from the class of 2019, Andy Estrada, has recently earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University Chicago, majoring in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience. He has also accomplished the remarkable feat of securing a Research Assistant...

Lunch & Learn: CRSM Alumni Discuss Their Post-High School Journeys

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...

Alumni Spotlight: Travel to Japan with Edwin Morales

Alumni Spotlight: Travel to Japan with Edwin Morales

Japanese culture and language have always fascinated CRSM '20 Alum and Posse Scholar recipient, Edwin Morales. His interest was so profound that he chose to study abroad in Nagoya, Japan during his Junior year of college and pursue Japanese as one of his majors at St....

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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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