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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.

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Join Us for our Founders' Dinner: April 27, 2019

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College Prep Education

Cristo Rey St. Martin provides a rigorous 10-month college preparatory curriculum and our students are invested in learning and experiencing what it takes to be admitted to and graduate from a four-year college or university.

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Cornerstone Campaign

We were thrilled to move into our new, permanent school campus in February 2018. While we still have more space to build out, we are now holding classes in a 21st century learning environment, reflective of our high academic standards.
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Corporate Work Study Program

Every Cristo Rey St. Martin student carries a full course load of rigorous classes while working five days each month at one of our corporate partners. This experience reinforces critical thinking and organizational skills needed in today's workforce.

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Congratulations Class of 2018

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Annual Report 2017-2018

Take a look at our annual report, recounting a momentous year for the school as we moved into our permanent home.

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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

Career Exploration Day Hosted by Corporate Work Study Program

Students Attend Hamilton Performance

The Red Cloud Trips: Part 1

Mock Trial Competition Winning Awards at the Howlett Cup

Alumni Spotlight

“WHO SAID YOU CAN’T?” An Interview with Brigitte Calma Layug

As a Biochem Quality Technician in Abbott Lab’s Diagnostic Division, Brigitte Calma Layug (CRSM ’12, Knox College ’16) has been chasing her dreams since she arrived in the US from the Philippines. Her accomplishments are impressive – and wide ranging. From Division 3 volleyball to Biology to languages to rap music, Brigitte is still moving at a remarkable pace. We … Read More

Past Alumni Spotlights

Admissions

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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

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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

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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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