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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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  • A week of clues, questions, experiments, and discoveries ended with the best kind of celebration: sharing it all with family 🕵️‍♀️🔬 STEMgirls Summer Camp wrapped up last week at CRSM with a special final day where families got to hear about everything campers explored during their Case Breakers week. From hands-on activities to new friendships, the girls had so much to share over lunch with the people cheering them on. We were honored to host a week that brought STEM learning, family connection, and joyful curiosity together on our campus. #weareCRSM #STEMgirls #WomenInSTEM #STEMEducation #FutureScientists
  • The future of the sciences workforce is already taking shape right here at Cristo Rey St. Martin 🔬🧬 This week, we are proud to welcome iBIO’s STEMgirls Summer Camp to our school for its 10th anniversary celebration! This year’s theme, **Case Breakers**, gives 125 girls in grades 3–8 the chance to step into the world of forensic investigations through hands-on STEM learning. We are especially proud to have both CRSM students and alumni serving as volunteers, helping inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, engineers, and innovators. Programs like STEMgirls help build confidence, curiosity, and career pathways for young learners while strengthening the talent pipeline for one of Lake County’s most important industries. Thank you to @ibiostem, @abbottglobal, the Steans Family Foundation, TerSera Therapeutics, the @cityofwaukegan, our CRSM volunteers, educators, and partners for making this meaningful experience possible. The case is clear: the future of STEM is bright. 🕵️‍♀️✨ #STEMgirls #STEMEducation #LifeSciences #wearecrsm #WomenInSTEM Pictures by: @trevorbrodyphotography
  • Our incoming freshmen are kicking off Corporate Work Study training this week! Today, Christopher Carter brought leadership lessons to life through his engaging mentalist acts, inspiring students to think critically, communicate confidently, and believe in their own potential. What a memorable way to begin their journey into the workplace! 💼✨ #CorporateWorkStudy #FreshmanTraining #StudentLeadership #weareCRSM #FutureReady
  • You’re invited to a CRSM Fiesta! 🎉 Join us for tacos, an open bar, churros, and more at the CRSM Fiesta Fundraiser, brought to you by the Associate Board. 📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026 ⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM 📍 28 Mile Distilling Co. in Highwood, IL 🎟️ $75 per ticket Come celebrate with us and support Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep! Tickets available at the link in our bio. 🌮✨ #CristoReyStMartin #weareCRSM #CRSMFiesta #Fundraiser #HighwoodIL
  • Outrageously bold. Deeply deserved. This year, our incredible Facilities Team was honored by the @cristoreynetwork with an **Outrageously Bold Award**, a national recognition celebrating Cristo Rey colleagues who embody bold hope, radical love, and tireless commitment to our shared mission. Congratulations to Martin Cervantes-Alvarez, Mickey Lakatos, Daniel Galvan, and Bryan Torres! Every day, this team shows up with care, excellence, humility, and heart, creating a safe, welcoming, and beautiful environment where our students, faculty, staff, and families can thrive. Their work is often behind the scenes, but its impact is everywhere. Please join us in celebrating this well-earned national recognition for a team that makes Cristo Rey St. Martin stronger every single day! 👏 #weareCRSM #CristoReyNetwork #OutrageouslyBold #FacilitiesTeam #BoldHope #RadicalLove #CRSM #cristoreyoutrageouslybold
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A week of clues, questions, experiments, and discoveries ended with the best kind of celebration: sharing it all with family 🕵️‍♀️🔬 STEMgirls Summer Camp wrapped up last week at CRSM with a special final day where families got to hear about everything campers explored during their Case Breakers week. From hands-on activities to new friendships, the girls had so much to share over lunch with the people cheering them on. We were honored to host a week that brought STEM learning, family connection, and joyful curiosity together on our campus. #weareCRSM #STEMgirls #WomenInSTEM #STEMEducation #FutureScientists
A week of clues, questions, experiments, and discoveries ended with the best kind of celebration: sharing it all with family 🕵️‍♀️🔬 STEMgirls Summer Camp wrapped up last week at CRSM with a special final day where families got to hear about everything campers explored during their Case Breakers week. From hands-on activities to new friendships, the girls had so much to share over lunch with the people cheering them on. We were honored to host a week that brought STEM learning, family connection, and joyful curiosity together on our campus. #weareCRSM #STEMgirls #WomenInSTEM #STEMEducation #FutureScientists
A week of clues, questions, experiments, and discoveries ended with the best kind of celebration: sharing it all with family 🕵️‍♀️🔬 STEMgirls Summer Camp wrapped up last week at CRSM with a special final day where families got to hear about everything campers explored during their Case Breakers week. From hands-on activities to new friendships, the girls had so much to share over lunch with the people cheering them on. We were honored to host a week that brought STEM learning, family connection, and joyful curiosity together on our campus. #weareCRSM #STEMgirls #WomenInSTEM #STEMEducation #FutureScientists
A week of clues, questions, experiments, and discoveries ended with the best kind of celebration: sharing it all with family 🕵️‍♀️🔬 STEMgirls Summer Camp wrapped up last week at CRSM with a special final day where families got to hear about everything campers explored during their Case Breakers week. From hands-on activities to new friendships, the girls had so much to share over lunch with the people cheering them on. We were honored to host a week that brought STEM learning, family connection, and joyful curiosity together on our campus. #weareCRSM #STEMgirls #WomenInSTEM #STEMEducation #FutureScientists
A week of clues, questions, experiments, and discoveries ended with the best kind of celebration: sharing it all with family 🕵️‍♀️🔬 STEMgirls Summer Camp wrapped up last week at CRSM with a special final day where families got to hear about everything campers explored during their Case Breakers week. From hands-on activities to new friendships, the girls had so much to share over lunch with the people cheering them on. We were honored to host a week that brought STEM learning, family connection, and joyful curiosity together on our campus. #weareCRSM #STEMgirls #WomenInSTEM #STEMEducation #FutureScientists
A week of clues, questions, experiments, and discoveries ended with the best kind of celebration: sharing it all with family 🕵️‍♀️🔬 STEMgirls Summer Camp wrapped up last week at CRSM with a special final day where families got to hear about everything campers explored during their Case Breakers week. From hands-on activities to new friendships, the girls had so much to share over lunch with the people cheering them on. We were honored to host a week that brought STEM learning, family connection, and joyful curiosity together on our campus. #weareCRSM #STEMgirls #WomenInSTEM #STEMEducation #FutureScientists
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A week of clues, questions, experiments, and discoveries ended with the best kind of celebration: sharing it all with family 🕵️‍♀️🔬 STEMgirls Summer Camp wrapped up last week at CRSM with a special final day where families got to hear about everything campers explored during their Case Breakers week. From hands-on activities to new friendships, the girls had so much to share over lunch with the people cheering them on. We were honored to host a week that brought STEM learning, family connection, and joyful curiosity together on our campus. #weareCRSM #STEMgirls #WomenInSTEM #STEMEducation #FutureScientists
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The future of the sciences workforce is already taking shape right here at Cristo Rey St. Martin 🔬🧬 This week, we are proud to welcome iBIO’s STEMgirls Summer Camp to our school for its 10th anniversary celebration! This year’s theme, **Case Breakers**, gives 125 girls in grades 3–8 the chance to step into the world of forensic investigations through hands-on STEM learning. We are especially proud to have both CRSM students and alumni serving as volunteers, helping inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, engineers, and innovators. Programs like STEMgirls help build confidence, curiosity, and career pathways for young learners while strengthening the talent pipeline for one of Lake County’s most important industries. Thank you to @ibiostem, @abbottglobal, the Steans Family Foundation, TerSera Therapeutics, the @cityofwaukegan, our CRSM volunteers, educators, and partners for making this meaningful experience possible. The case is clear: the future of STEM is bright. 🕵️‍♀️✨ #STEMgirls #STEMEducation #LifeSciences #wearecrsm #WomenInSTEM Pictures by: @trevorbrodyphotography
The future of the sciences workforce is already taking shape right here at Cristo Rey St. Martin 🔬🧬 This week, we are proud to welcome iBIO’s STEMgirls Summer Camp to our school for its 10th anniversary celebration! This year’s theme, **Case Breakers**, gives 125 girls in grades 3–8 the chance to step into the world of forensic investigations through hands-on STEM learning. We are especially proud to have both CRSM students and alumni serving as volunteers, helping inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, engineers, and innovators. Programs like STEMgirls help build confidence, curiosity, and career pathways for young learners while strengthening the talent pipeline for one of Lake County’s most important industries. Thank you to @ibiostem, @abbottglobal, the Steans Family Foundation, TerSera Therapeutics, the @cityofwaukegan, our CRSM volunteers, educators, and partners for making this meaningful experience possible. The case is clear: the future of STEM is bright. 🕵️‍♀️✨ #STEMgirls #STEMEducation #LifeSciences #wearecrsm #WomenInSTEM Pictures by: @trevorbrodyphotography
The future of the sciences workforce is already taking shape right here at Cristo Rey St. Martin 🔬🧬 This week, we are proud to welcome iBIO’s STEMgirls Summer Camp to our school for its 10th anniversary celebration! This year’s theme, **Case Breakers**, gives 125 girls in grades 3–8 the chance to step into the world of forensic investigations through hands-on STEM learning. We are especially proud to have both CRSM students and alumni serving as volunteers, helping inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, engineers, and innovators. Programs like STEMgirls help build confidence, curiosity, and career pathways for young learners while strengthening the talent pipeline for one of Lake County’s most important industries. Thank you to @ibiostem, @abbottglobal, the Steans Family Foundation, TerSera Therapeutics, the @cityofwaukegan, our CRSM volunteers, educators, and partners for making this meaningful experience possible. The case is clear: the future of STEM is bright. 🕵️‍♀️✨ #STEMgirls #STEMEducation #LifeSciences #wearecrsm #WomenInSTEM Pictures by: @trevorbrodyphotography
The future of the sciences workforce is already taking shape right here at Cristo Rey St. Martin 🔬🧬 This week, we are proud to welcome iBIO’s STEMgirls Summer Camp to our school for its 10th anniversary celebration! This year’s theme, **Case Breakers**, gives 125 girls in grades 3–8 the chance to step into the world of forensic investigations through hands-on STEM learning. We are especially proud to have both CRSM students and alumni serving as volunteers, helping inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, engineers, and innovators. Programs like STEMgirls help build confidence, curiosity, and career pathways for young learners while strengthening the talent pipeline for one of Lake County’s most important industries. Thank you to @ibiostem, @abbottglobal, the Steans Family Foundation, TerSera Therapeutics, the @cityofwaukegan, our CRSM volunteers, educators, and partners for making this meaningful experience possible. The case is clear: the future of STEM is bright. 🕵️‍♀️✨ #STEMgirls #STEMEducation #LifeSciences #wearecrsm #WomenInSTEM Pictures by: @trevorbrodyphotography
The future of the sciences workforce is already taking shape right here at Cristo Rey St. Martin 🔬🧬 This week, we are proud to welcome iBIO’s STEMgirls Summer Camp to our school for its 10th anniversary celebration! This year’s theme, **Case Breakers**, gives 125 girls in grades 3–8 the chance to step into the world of forensic investigations through hands-on STEM learning. We are especially proud to have both CRSM students and alumni serving as volunteers, helping inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, engineers, and innovators. Programs like STEMgirls help build confidence, curiosity, and career pathways for young learners while strengthening the talent pipeline for one of Lake County’s most important industries. Thank you to @ibiostem, @abbottglobal, the Steans Family Foundation, TerSera Therapeutics, the @cityofwaukegan, our CRSM volunteers, educators, and partners for making this meaningful experience possible. The case is clear: the future of STEM is bright. 🕵️‍♀️✨ #STEMgirls #STEMEducation #LifeSciences #wearecrsm #WomenInSTEM Pictures by: @trevorbrodyphotography
The future of the sciences workforce is already taking shape right here at Cristo Rey St. Martin 🔬🧬 This week, we are proud to welcome iBIO’s STEMgirls Summer Camp to our school for its 10th anniversary celebration! This year’s theme, **Case Breakers**, gives 125 girls in grades 3–8 the chance to step into the world of forensic investigations through hands-on STEM learning. We are especially proud to have both CRSM students and alumni serving as volunteers, helping inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, engineers, and innovators. Programs like STEMgirls help build confidence, curiosity, and career pathways for young learners while strengthening the talent pipeline for one of Lake County’s most important industries. Thank you to @ibiostem, @abbottglobal, the Steans Family Foundation, TerSera Therapeutics, the @cityofwaukegan, our CRSM volunteers, educators, and partners for making this meaningful experience possible. The case is clear: the future of STEM is bright. 🕵️‍♀️✨ #STEMgirls #STEMEducation #LifeSciences #wearecrsm #WomenInSTEM Pictures by: @trevorbrodyphotography
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The future of the sciences workforce is already taking shape right here at Cristo Rey St. Martin 🔬🧬 This week, we are proud to welcome iBIO’s STEMgirls Summer Camp to our school for its 10th anniversary celebration! This year’s theme, **Case Breakers**, gives 125 girls in grades 3–8 the chance to step into the world of forensic investigations through hands-on STEM learning. We are especially proud to have both CRSM students and alumni serving as volunteers, helping inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, engineers, and innovators. Programs like STEMgirls help build confidence, curiosity, and career pathways for young learners while strengthening the talent pipeline for one of Lake County’s most important industries. Thank you to @ibiostem, @abbottglobal, the Steans Family Foundation, TerSera Therapeutics, the @cityofwaukegan, our CRSM volunteers, educators, and partners for making this meaningful experience possible. The case is clear: the future of STEM is bright. 🕵️‍♀️✨ #STEMgirls #STEMEducation #LifeSciences #wearecrsm #WomenInSTEM Pictures by: @trevorbrodyphotography
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Our incoming freshmen are kicking off Corporate Work Study training this week! Today, Christopher Carter brought leadership lessons to life through his engaging mentalist acts, inspiring students to think critically, communicate confidently, and believe in their own potential. What a memorable way to begin their journey into the workplace! 💼✨ #CorporateWorkStudy #FreshmanTraining #StudentLeadership #weareCRSM #FutureReady
Our incoming freshmen are kicking off Corporate Work Study training this week! Today, Christopher Carter brought leadership lessons to life through his engaging mentalist acts, inspiring students to think critically, communicate confidently, and believe in their own potential. What a memorable way to begin their journey into the workplace! 💼✨ #CorporateWorkStudy #FreshmanTraining #StudentLeadership #weareCRSM #FutureReady
Our incoming freshmen are kicking off Corporate Work Study training this week! Today, Christopher Carter brought leadership lessons to life through his engaging mentalist acts, inspiring students to think critically, communicate confidently, and believe in their own potential. What a memorable way to begin their journey into the workplace! 💼✨ #CorporateWorkStudy #FreshmanTraining #StudentLeadership #weareCRSM #FutureReady
Our incoming freshmen are kicking off Corporate Work Study training this week! Today, Christopher Carter brought leadership lessons to life through his engaging mentalist acts, inspiring students to think critically, communicate confidently, and believe in their own potential. What a memorable way to begin their journey into the workplace! 💼✨ #CorporateWorkStudy #FreshmanTraining #StudentLeadership #weareCRSM #FutureReady
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Our incoming freshmen are kicking off Corporate Work Study training this week! Today, Christopher Carter brought leadership lessons to life through his engaging mentalist acts, inspiring students to think critically, communicate confidently, and believe in their own potential. What a memorable way to begin their journey into the workplace! 💼✨ #CorporateWorkStudy #FreshmanTraining #StudentLeadership #weareCRSM #FutureReady
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You’re invited to a CRSM Fiesta! 🎉 Join us for tacos, an open bar, churros, and more at the CRSM Fiesta Fundraiser, brought to you by the Associate Board. 📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026 ⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM 📍 28 Mile Distilling Co. in Highwood, IL 🎟️ $75 per ticket Come celebrate with us and support Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep! Tickets available at the link in our bio. 🌮✨ #CristoReyStMartin #weareCRSM #CRSMFiesta #Fundraiser #HighwoodIL
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You’re invited to a CRSM Fiesta! 🎉 Join us for tacos, an open bar, churros, and more at the CRSM Fiesta Fundraiser, brought to you by the Associate Board. 📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026 ⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM 📍 28 Mile Distilling Co. in Highwood, IL 🎟️ $75 per ticket Come celebrate with us and support Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep! Tickets available at the link in our bio. 🌮✨ #CristoReyStMartin #weareCRSM #CRSMFiesta #Fundraiser #HighwoodIL
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Outrageously bold. Deeply deserved. This year, our incredible Facilities Team was honored by the @cristoreynetwork with an **Outrageously Bold Award**, a national recognition celebrating Cristo Rey colleagues who embody bold hope, radical love, and tireless commitment to our shared mission. Congratulations to Martin Cervantes-Alvarez, Mickey Lakatos, Daniel Galvan, and Bryan Torres! Every day, this team shows up with care, excellence, humility, and heart, creating a safe, welcoming, and beautiful environment where our students, faculty, staff, and families can thrive. Their work is often behind the scenes, but its impact is everywhere. Please join us in celebrating this well-earned national recognition for a team that makes Cristo Rey St. Martin stronger every single day! 👏 #weareCRSM #CristoReyNetwork #OutrageouslyBold #FacilitiesTeam #BoldHope #RadicalLove #CRSM #cristoreyoutrageouslybold
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Outrageously bold. Deeply deserved. This year, our incredible Facilities Team was honored by the @cristoreynetwork with an **Outrageously Bold Award**, a national recognition celebrating Cristo Rey colleagues who embody bold hope, radical love, and tireless commitment to our shared mission. Congratulations to Martin Cervantes-Alvarez, Mickey Lakatos, Daniel Galvan, and Bryan Torres! Every day, this team shows up with care, excellence, humility, and heart, creating a safe, welcoming, and beautiful environment where our students, faculty, staff, and families can thrive. Their work is often behind the scenes, but its impact is everywhere. Please join us in celebrating this well-earned national recognition for a team that makes Cristo Rey St. Martin stronger every single day! 👏 #weareCRSM #CristoReyNetwork #OutrageouslyBold #FacilitiesTeam #BoldHope #RadicalLove #CRSM #cristoreyoutrageouslybold
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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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Cristo Rey St. Martin Celebrates the Class of 2026

Cristo Rey St. Martin Celebrates the Class of 2026

May 29, 2026

Cristo Rey St. Martin proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 23, 2026, marking an important milestone for a remarkable group of students, families, faculty, staff, and supporters. The celebration followed Friday’s (May 22, 2026) Senior...

Walking in the Footsteps of St. Ignatius

Walking in the Footsteps of St. Ignatius

May 1, 2026

From castles to cathedrals, a journey across Spain became a life-changing experience for Patricia Ferrer, one of our Spanish teachers, who participated in a pilgrimage retracing the path of St. Ignatius of Loyola this semester. Traveling from Azpeitia to Barcelona,...

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