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Cristo Rey Saint 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.
Recent News
CRSM Receives Prestigious Driehaus Award for Innovative Kmart Transformation
September 29, 2021College Fair Helps Students Decide Their Future
September 29, 2021Elevate Festival Fundraiser: Lots of fun, friends and family!
September 29, 2021School Year Kicks off with Impressive Achievements
August 30, 2021Alumni Spotlight
Championing Public Health: Alum advocates all people receive best medical care possible
Brian De La Cruz, CRSM Class of 2017, and a first-gen college graduate, lives by the words of Principal Dr. Michael Odiotti in his steadfast commitment to building a career in public service and equitable healthcare: “The gritty person has the ability to never give up.” The past year was one that has brought numerous unforeseen challenges — the 22-year-old … Read More
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’re 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 feeding and clothing the homeless, we offer a variety of ways for students to get involved.
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