Results

Measuring Our Impact

As we propel our mission forward by delivering a career focused, college preparatory education to each and every student, nationwide, we continuously evaluate our data to celebrate our schools’ successes and improve our strategies for an impactful future for our youth.

By the Numbers

Since 1996, we have grown from a single school in Chicago to a national movement partnering with communities throughout the country.

38
high schools

24
states

12,084
students

25,800
alumni nationwide

A Cristo Rey school serves only students with limited economic resources and is open to students of various faiths and cultures.

98%
students of Color

67% Hispanic and/or Latinx
25% Black / African American
6% Other
2% Non-Hispanic White

$41,000
average family income

59%
Catholic

41%
Non-Catholic or Other

Corporate Work Study

To ensure lasting, measurable value of our schools and their respective Corporate Work Study Programs, the Cristo Rey Network national office collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data on performance to improve the delivery of our programming.

2,664
CORPORATE PARTNERS

$58M
Earned by Students in job placements

84%
OF CORPORATE PARTNERS RETAINED YEAR-OVER-YEAR

94%
STUDENTS MEET OR EXCEED EXPECTATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

College Enrollment + Completion

As our mission states, we provide support to and through college for Cristo Rey students to succeed on their pathway through college.

College Enrollment

Students who graduate from Cristo Rey schools enroll in college at rates exceeding total enrollment for both the high and low income populations.

Class of 2021
Within one year of high school graduation
73% Four-Year Enrollment
12% Two-Year Enrollment

Source: Pell Institute: Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States (2022 Historical Trend Report)

College Completion

Students who graduate from Cristo Rey schools go on to earn Bachelor’s degrees within 6 years at rates over 2x higher than their demographic peers.

Class of 2016
Within six years of high school graduation
39% Bachelor's Completion

Source: Pell Institute: Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States (2022 Historical Trend Report)