Cristo Rey San Diego High School

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Cristo Rey San Diego High School
Formation2020
TypeCatholic High School
Headquarters1228 S 38th St., San Diego, CA, 92113
President
Christian Kampfl
Websitecristoreysandiego.org

Cristo Rey San Diego High School is a Catholic college-preparatory school and work study program sponsored by the Congregation of Jesus and Mary.[1] Opened in 2020, it is a part of the national Cristo Rey Network of 39 high schools.[2][3] To be admitted, students must meet financial need guidelines.[4][5]

Cristo Rey San Diego occupies the former premises of St. Jude's Academy.[6] The first graduating class will graduate in May of 2024. The school enrollment is 168 as of the 2023-2024 school year, offering grades 9-12.[7][8][9]

Corporate Work Study Program[edit]

As part of the Cristo Rey Network, Cristo Rey San Diego offers a Corporate Work Study Program where students work five days each month at a corporation in San Diego.[10][11] 41 corporate sponsors employ students.[12][13]

Further reading[edit]

  • Kearney, G. R. More Than a Dream: The Cristo Rey Story: How One School's Vision Is Changing the World. Chicago, Ill: Loyola Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-82-942576-5

References[edit]

  1. ^ Zevely, Jeff (2021-06-29). "Non-profit high school offers private education to underserved students for $700 a year". CBS 8.
  2. ^ Roberts, Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu, Brandon (2013-05-09). "Cristo Rey Network - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. Retrieved 2024-02-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Bateman, Ashley (November 2014). "The Cristo Rey Network: Serving Sustainable Success" (PDF). Lexington Institute. pp. 1–16.
  4. ^ "Non-profit high school offers private education to underserved students for $700 a year". cbs8.com. 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  5. ^ Stansbury, Michelle (2021-07-14). "Cristo Rey San Diego is helping disadvantaged students get to college". San Diego Entertainer Magazine.
  6. ^ "Schools join forces to support Cristo Rey High". The Southern Cross. 2022-04-04.
  7. ^ "Cristo Rey San Diego High School in San Diego, CA". Niche. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  8. ^ "ACS WASC Commission – Accrediting Commission for Schools". directory.acswasc.org. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  9. ^ Grasska, Denis (2024-05-01). "First Generation Poised to make History" (PDF). The Southern Cross. p. 3.
  10. ^ "Cristo Rey High work study program helps students pay college tuition". ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV. 2021-02-20. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  11. ^ "'Draft Day' held at Cristo Rey San Diego". The Southern Cross. 2022-08-30. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  12. ^ "Cristo Rey San Diego High School | Corporate Work Study Program". Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  13. ^ Pearlman, Karen (April 13, 2023). "Helping Fill The Local Talent Pipeline With Diversity". San Diego Business Journal.

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