The Albuquerque Cristo Rey High School Feasibility Study
Cristo Rey schools provide a quality, college-preparatory education in the academically
rigorous Catholic tradition to students of all faiths from families of limited financial
means.
Guided by the spirit of care for the individual, Cristo Rey schools challenge students with a rigorous academic curriculum and a demanding work internship program. Our ultimate goal is that students will graduate from college and become professionals for others, transforming the world for the good of their families and society. Core subjects – reading, writing, science, mathematics,
social studies, theology, world languages, and the arts – provide the foundation for the college preparatory education. The Cristo Rey academic program also emphasizes thinking strategies, personal responsibility, and lifelong learning behaviors necessary for success in both the classroom and the workplace. The schools’ college-ready goal is:
All Cristo Rey students take a full course load of college preparatory coursework for four years, as they participate one day each week in a four-year work study program. Through this program, every student works in a professional setting, developing the knowledge and skills to prepare them for college and the world of work. This relevant work experience not only provides students with the opportunity to contribute financially to their education, but it reinforces
the thinking strategies, personal responsibility, and lifelong learning behaviors emphasized in the classroom. The workplace experience allows students to apply and make connections from the classroom to the world of work. This unique combination of classroom learning and workplace learning prepares Cristo Rey students for success in high school, in college, and in the years to come.
