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Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep 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.

The faculty consists of 22 teachers, two school counselors, two college counselors, two alumni directors, and three resource teachers. 66% of the teachers hold Master’s degrees. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1. In addition, there are 78 full and part-time staff members and Corporate Work Study program drivers.

We strive to give each student both the challenge and the support to succeed in pursuit of their education and work to integrate the lessons they learn on their Corporate Work Study Program jobs and in the classroom. About 25% of CRSM students participate in College Bound Opportunities and/or the Waukegan to College program. These programs prepare high potential, low-income students to succeed in college through academic support, mentorship and college scholarship awards.

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Expanding Horizons, Inspiring Excellence, Transforming Communities
  • ✨ Freshman & Sophomore PD Day! ✨ Our students spent the day learning, connecting, and preparing for their futures 💼 Freshmen heard from CRSM alumni during an inspiring panel about college, careers, and life after Cristo Rey. Sophomores practiced their professional skills through informational interviews with volunteers from organizations like @abbottglobal, @abbvie , @pfizerinc , Libertyville Bank& Trust, @overturepromotions , and more! A huge thank-you to all the alumni and professionals who shared their time and wisdom with our students! Your support helps them dream bigger and aim higher
  • Today’s Lunch & Learn opened doors to the world of Sales and Marketing! 🎯 Thank you to Dominik Ellena and Michael Ellis for sharing your stories and advice. Our students gained real insight into what it takes to succeed in this fast-paced field #lunchandlearn #wearecrsm
  • Because of your incredible generosity, our Elevate event transported us beyond expectations to a place where imagination met impact 💫 Thanks to your support, we raised $335,000 to uplift our students and community in ways that truly defy limits. Our students are deeply grateful for your belief in their potential and the opportunities your generosity makes possible! Visit our website to see more moments from this unforgettable evening #wearecrsm #beyondexpectations
  • This week, our Juniors and Seniors attended CRSM’s annual College Fair! 🎓✨ More than 50 colleges came to campus to connect with students and share about life after high school. One representative from Elmhurst University shared: “The students knew exactly what they wanted to talk about and what they wanted to know about the college, such as financial aid and campus life. They were a very prepared group.” A huge thank you to the colleges who joined us—and to our students for showing up with such thoughtfulness, curiosity, and intentionality.
  • #ThrowbackThursday to Elevate 2024, celebrating our second decade with The Second City! This year, Elevate returns to the Loyola Academy McGrath Family Performing Arts Center and will feature mentalist Chris Carter. Join us for a night Beyond Expectations! 🌀✨ Grab your tickets now: https://cristoreystmartin.org/support/elevate/
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✨ Freshman & Sophomore PD Day! ✨ Our students spent the day learning, connecting, and preparing for their futures 💼 Freshmen heard from CRSM alumni during an inspiring panel about college, careers, and life after Cristo Rey. Sophomores practiced their professional skills through informational interviews with volunteers from organizations like @abbottglobal, @abbvie , @pfizerinc , Libertyville Bank& Trust, @overturepromotions , and more! A huge thank-you to all the alumni and professionals who shared their time and wisdom with our students! Your support helps them dream bigger and aim higher
✨ Freshman & Sophomore PD Day! ✨ Our students spent the day learning, connecting, and preparing for their futures 💼 Freshmen heard from CRSM alumni during an inspiring panel about college, careers, and life after Cristo Rey. Sophomores practiced their professional skills through informational interviews with volunteers from organizations like @abbottglobal, @abbvie , @pfizerinc , Libertyville Bank& Trust, @overturepromotions , and more! A huge thank-you to all the alumni and professionals who shared their time and wisdom with our students! Your support helps them dream bigger and aim higher
✨ Freshman & Sophomore PD Day! ✨ Our students spent the day learning, connecting, and preparing for their futures 💼 Freshmen heard from CRSM alumni during an inspiring panel about college, careers, and life after Cristo Rey. Sophomores practiced their professional skills through informational interviews with volunteers from organizations like @abbottglobal, @abbvie , @pfizerinc , Libertyville Bank& Trust, @overturepromotions , and more! A huge thank-you to all the alumni and professionals who shared their time and wisdom with our students! Your support helps them dream bigger and aim higher
✨ Freshman & Sophomore PD Day! ✨ Our students spent the day learning, connecting, and preparing for their futures 💼 Freshmen heard from CRSM alumni during an inspiring panel about college, careers, and life after Cristo Rey. Sophomores practiced their professional skills through informational interviews with volunteers from organizations like @abbottglobal, @abbvie , @pfizerinc , Libertyville Bank& Trust, @overturepromotions , and more! A huge thank-you to all the alumni and professionals who shared their time and wisdom with our students! Your support helps them dream bigger and aim higher
✨ Freshman & Sophomore PD Day! ✨ Our students spent the day learning, connecting, and preparing for their futures 💼 Freshmen heard from CRSM alumni during an inspiring panel about college, careers, and life after Cristo Rey. Sophomores practiced their professional skills through informational interviews with volunteers from organizations like @abbottglobal, @abbvie , @pfizerinc , Libertyville Bank& Trust, @overturepromotions , and more! A huge thank-you to all the alumni and professionals who shared their time and wisdom with our students! Your support helps them dream bigger and aim higher
✨ Freshman & Sophomore PD Day! ✨ Our students spent the day learning, connecting, and preparing for their futures 💼 Freshmen heard from CRSM alumni during an inspiring panel about college, careers, and life after Cristo Rey. Sophomores practiced their professional skills through informational interviews with volunteers from organizations like @abbottglobal, @abbvie , @pfizerinc , Libertyville Bank& Trust, @overturepromotions , and more! A huge thank-you to all the alumni and professionals who shared their time and wisdom with our students! Your support helps them dream bigger and aim higher
✨ Freshman & Sophomore PD Day! ✨ Our students spent the day learning, connecting, and preparing for their futures 💼 Freshmen heard from CRSM alumni during an inspiring panel about college, careers, and life after Cristo Rey. Sophomores practiced their professional skills through informational interviews with volunteers from organizations like @abbottglobal, @abbvie , @pfizerinc , Libertyville Bank& Trust, @overturepromotions , and more! A huge thank-you to all the alumni and professionals who shared their time and wisdom with our students! Your support helps them dream bigger and aim higher
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✨ Freshman & Sophomore PD Day! ✨ Our students spent the day learning, connecting, and preparing for their futures 💼 Freshmen heard from CRSM alumni during an inspiring panel about college, careers, and life after Cristo Rey. Sophomores practiced their professional skills through informational interviews with volunteers from organizations like @abbottglobal, @abbvie , @pfizerinc , Libertyville Bank& Trust, @overturepromotions , and more! A huge thank-you to all the alumni and professionals who shared their time and wisdom with our students! Your support helps them dream bigger and aim higher
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Today’s Lunch & Learn opened doors to the world of Sales and Marketing! 🎯 Thank you to Dominik Ellena and Michael Ellis for sharing your stories and advice. Our students gained real insight into what it takes to succeed in this fast-paced field #lunchandlearn #wearecrsm
Today’s Lunch & Learn opened doors to the world of Sales and Marketing! 🎯 Thank you to Dominik Ellena and Michael Ellis for sharing your stories and advice. Our students gained real insight into what it takes to succeed in this fast-paced field #lunchandlearn #wearecrsm
Today’s Lunch & Learn opened doors to the world of Sales and Marketing! 🎯 Thank you to Dominik Ellena and Michael Ellis for sharing your stories and advice. Our students gained real insight into what it takes to succeed in this fast-paced field #lunchandlearn #wearecrsm
Today’s Lunch & Learn opened doors to the world of Sales and Marketing! 🎯 Thank you to Dominik Ellena and Michael Ellis for sharing your stories and advice. Our students gained real insight into what it takes to succeed in this fast-paced field #lunchandlearn #wearecrsm
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Today’s Lunch & Learn opened doors to the world of Sales and Marketing! 🎯 Thank you to Dominik Ellena and Michael Ellis for sharing your stories and advice. Our students gained real insight into what it takes to succeed in this fast-paced field #lunchandlearn #wearecrsm
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Because of your incredible generosity, our Elevate event transported us beyond expectations to a place where imagination met impact 💫 Thanks to your support, we raised $335,000 to uplift our students and community in ways that truly defy limits. Our students are deeply grateful for your belief in their potential and the opportunities your generosity makes possible! Visit our website to see more moments from this unforgettable evening #wearecrsm #beyondexpectations
Because of your incredible generosity, our Elevate event transported us beyond expectations to a place where imagination met impact 💫 Thanks to your support, we raised $335,000 to uplift our students and community in ways that truly defy limits. Our students are deeply grateful for your belief in their potential and the opportunities your generosity makes possible! Visit our website to see more moments from this unforgettable evening #wearecrsm #beyondexpectations
Because of your incredible generosity, our Elevate event transported us beyond expectations to a place where imagination met impact 💫 Thanks to your support, we raised $335,000 to uplift our students and community in ways that truly defy limits. Our students are deeply grateful for your belief in their potential and the opportunities your generosity makes possible! Visit our website to see more moments from this unforgettable evening #wearecrsm #beyondexpectations
Because of your incredible generosity, our Elevate event transported us beyond expectations to a place where imagination met impact 💫 Thanks to your support, we raised $335,000 to uplift our students and community in ways that truly defy limits. Our students are deeply grateful for your belief in their potential and the opportunities your generosity makes possible! Visit our website to see more moments from this unforgettable evening #wearecrsm #beyondexpectations
Because of your incredible generosity, our Elevate event transported us beyond expectations to a place where imagination met impact 💫 Thanks to your support, we raised $335,000 to uplift our students and community in ways that truly defy limits. Our students are deeply grateful for your belief in their potential and the opportunities your generosity makes possible! Visit our website to see more moments from this unforgettable evening #wearecrsm #beyondexpectations
Because of your incredible generosity, our Elevate event transported us beyond expectations to a place where imagination met impact 💫 Thanks to your support, we raised $335,000 to uplift our students and community in ways that truly defy limits. Our students are deeply grateful for your belief in their potential and the opportunities your generosity makes possible! Visit our website to see more moments from this unforgettable evening #wearecrsm #beyondexpectations
Because of your incredible generosity, our Elevate event transported us beyond expectations to a place where imagination met impact 💫 Thanks to your support, we raised $335,000 to uplift our students and community in ways that truly defy limits. Our students are deeply grateful for your belief in their potential and the opportunities your generosity makes possible! Visit our website to see more moments from this unforgettable evening #wearecrsm #beyondexpectations
Because of your incredible generosity, our Elevate event transported us beyond expectations to a place where imagination met impact 💫 Thanks to your support, we raised $335,000 to uplift our students and community in ways that truly defy limits. Our students are deeply grateful for your belief in their potential and the opportunities your generosity makes possible! Visit our website to see more moments from this unforgettable evening #wearecrsm #beyondexpectations
Because of your incredible generosity, our Elevate event transported us beyond expectations to a place where imagination met impact 💫 Thanks to your support, we raised $335,000 to uplift our students and community in ways that truly defy limits. Our students are deeply grateful for your belief in their potential and the opportunities your generosity makes possible! Visit our website to see more moments from this unforgettable evening #wearecrsm #beyondexpectations
Because of your incredible generosity, our Elevate event transported us beyond expectations to a place where imagination met impact 💫 Thanks to your support, we raised $335,000 to uplift our students and community in ways that truly defy limits. Our students are deeply grateful for your belief in their potential and the opportunities your generosity makes possible! Visit our website to see more moments from this unforgettable evening #wearecrsm #beyondexpectations
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Because of your incredible generosity, our Elevate event transported us beyond expectations to a place where imagination met impact 💫 Thanks to your support, we raised $335,000 to uplift our students and community in ways that truly defy limits. Our students are deeply grateful for your belief in their potential and the opportunities your generosity makes possible! Visit our website to see more moments from this unforgettable evening #wearecrsm #beyondexpectations
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This week, our Juniors and Seniors attended CRSM’s annual College Fair! 🎓✨ More than 50 colleges came to campus to connect with students and share about life after high school. One representative from Elmhurst University shared: “The students knew exactly what they wanted to talk about and what they wanted to know about the college, such as financial aid and campus life. They were a very prepared group.” A huge thank you to the colleges who joined us—and to our students for showing up with such thoughtfulness, curiosity, and intentionality.
This week, our Juniors and Seniors attended CRSM’s annual College Fair! 🎓✨ More than 50 colleges came to campus to connect with students and share about life after high school. One representative from Elmhurst University shared: “The students knew exactly what they wanted to talk about and what they wanted to know about the college, such as financial aid and campus life. They were a very prepared group.” A huge thank you to the colleges who joined us—and to our students for showing up with such thoughtfulness, curiosity, and intentionality.
This week, our Juniors and Seniors attended CRSM’s annual College Fair! 🎓✨ More than 50 colleges came to campus to connect with students and share about life after high school. One representative from Elmhurst University shared: “The students knew exactly what they wanted to talk about and what they wanted to know about the college, such as financial aid and campus life. They were a very prepared group.” A huge thank you to the colleges who joined us—and to our students for showing up with such thoughtfulness, curiosity, and intentionality.
This week, our Juniors and Seniors attended CRSM’s annual College Fair! 🎓✨ More than 50 colleges came to campus to connect with students and share about life after high school. One representative from Elmhurst University shared: “The students knew exactly what they wanted to talk about and what they wanted to know about the college, such as financial aid and campus life. They were a very prepared group.” A huge thank you to the colleges who joined us—and to our students for showing up with such thoughtfulness, curiosity, and intentionality.
This week, our Juniors and Seniors attended CRSM’s annual College Fair! 🎓✨ More than 50 colleges came to campus to connect with students and share about life after high school. One representative from Elmhurst University shared: “The students knew exactly what they wanted to talk about and what they wanted to know about the college, such as financial aid and campus life. They were a very prepared group.” A huge thank you to the colleges who joined us—and to our students for showing up with such thoughtfulness, curiosity, and intentionality.
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This week, our Juniors and Seniors attended CRSM’s annual College Fair! 🎓✨ More than 50 colleges came to campus to connect with students and share about life after high school. One representative from Elmhurst University shared: “The students knew exactly what they wanted to talk about and what they wanted to know about the college, such as financial aid and campus life. They were a very prepared group.” A huge thank you to the colleges who joined us—and to our students for showing up with such thoughtfulness, curiosity, and intentionality.
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#ThrowbackThursday to Elevate 2024, celebrating our second decade with The Second City! This year, Elevate returns to the Loyola Academy McGrath Family Performing Arts Center and will feature mentalist Chris Carter. Join us for a night Beyond Expectations! 🌀✨ Grab your tickets now: https://cristoreystmartin.org/support/elevate/
#ThrowbackThursday to Elevate 2024, celebrating our second decade with The Second City! This year, Elevate returns to the Loyola Academy McGrath Family Performing Arts Center and will feature mentalist Chris Carter. Join us for a night Beyond Expectations! 🌀✨ Grab your tickets now: https://cristoreystmartin.org/support/elevate/
#ThrowbackThursday to Elevate 2024, celebrating our second decade with The Second City! This year, Elevate returns to the Loyola Academy McGrath Family Performing Arts Center and will feature mentalist Chris Carter. Join us for a night Beyond Expectations! 🌀✨ Grab your tickets now: https://cristoreystmartin.org/support/elevate/
#ThrowbackThursday to Elevate 2024, celebrating our second decade with The Second City! This year, Elevate returns to the Loyola Academy McGrath Family Performing Arts Center and will feature mentalist Chris Carter. Join us for a night Beyond Expectations! 🌀✨ Grab your tickets now: https://cristoreystmartin.org/support/elevate/
#ThrowbackThursday to Elevate 2024, celebrating our second decade with The Second City! This year, Elevate returns to the Loyola Academy McGrath Family Performing Arts Center and will feature mentalist Chris Carter. Join us for a night Beyond Expectations! 🌀✨ Grab your tickets now: https://cristoreystmartin.org/support/elevate/
#ThrowbackThursday to Elevate 2024, celebrating our second decade with The Second City! This year, Elevate returns to the Loyola Academy McGrath Family Performing Arts Center and will feature mentalist Chris Carter. Join us for a night Beyond Expectations! 🌀✨ Grab your tickets now: https://cristoreystmartin.org/support/elevate/
#ThrowbackThursday to Elevate 2024, celebrating our second decade with The Second City! This year, Elevate returns to the Loyola Academy McGrath Family Performing Arts Center and will feature mentalist Chris Carter. Join us for a night Beyond Expectations! 🌀✨ Grab your tickets now: https://cristoreystmartin.org/support/elevate/
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#ThrowbackThursday to Elevate 2024, celebrating our second decade with The Second City! This year, Elevate returns to the Loyola Academy McGrath Family Performing Arts Center and will feature mentalist Chris Carter. Join us for a night Beyond Expectations! 🌀✨ Grab your tickets now: https://cristoreystmartin.org/support/elevate/
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Academic Staff

Marlene Eby

Assistant Principal
Academics
Phone: 224-219-9702 ext. 102
marleneeby@cristoreystmartin.org

Pierre Edmonds

Dean of Students
Academics
Phone: 224-219-9720 ext. 203
pierreedmonds@cristoreystmartin.org

Mike Odiotti

Principal
Academics
Phone: 224-219-9703 ext. 103
michaelodiotti@cristoreystmartin.org

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