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About cristo rey
The Cristo Rey Network is advancing the Catholic tradition of educational excellence and individual formation in underserved communities.

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Schools
Schools
37 Cristo Rey schools across 24 states make up the largest network of high schools in the country that exclusively serve low-income students.

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Impact
Impact
Cristo Rey’s unique integration of classroom and workplace learning has powerful formational impact on our students in college and beyond.

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Join the Movement
Talent and commitment from school faculty and staff, partners, and benefactors sustain our mission.

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With a proven track record of success, the Cristo Rey movement is a vibrant and innovative contributor to the revival of Catholic education.

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Patrick James

Founder and Owner
First Brands Group, LLC (formerly Trico Group, LLC)
Cleveland, OH

Patrick James is CEO, founder and owner of First Brands Group LLC, a private holding company headquartered in Cleveland, OH. James also serves on the Board of Trustees of Cristo Rey Network member school Saint Martin de Porres High School in Cleveland, where he chairs the post-secondary education committee.