Welcome to Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School!

We are happy to have you with us on this journey! We hope you will join us as we prepare to open in August 2012. Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School is based on a proven model of success and will join a network of schools around the country that empower young students to achieve their full potential.

Cristo Rey Schools offer a unique curriculum that combines academics, extracurriculars, and corporate work experience to prepare students for success in college and beyond.  This model works, with over 99% of graduates being accepted into college. Our coed school will be admitting 125 students as freshmen for the 2012-2013 academic year.

XBA's 13th Annual Bike to the Shore
An Xtreme 78-Mile Bike Ride
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Benefits Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
Join us! - Register to ride your bike!
Form a team of riders! Sponsor the event! Join us for the post-ride party! Volunteer!
Donate and tell your friends!

Click here to visit the official XBA site for more information and to register.

 

Make a Difference - You Can Help Support Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School

Your financial support can help make Cristo Rey Philadelphia a reality.  Click on the link below to make a donation. 


Information Nights for Interested Students and Families
We are still accepting applications from current 8th grade students for entry into our freshmen class of 2016.  Do you want to know more about Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School?  Come to on of our upcoming information sessions:

Where: Our Lady of Hope Parish Social Hall, 5200 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141

When: Information Sessions will be held on the following evenings: 
Thursday, February 9th, 5 pm - 6 pm (Presentations @ 5:00 & 5:30 pm)
Thursday, March 8th, 5 pm - 6 pm (Presentations @ 5:00 & 5:30 pm) 
Thursday, April 12th, 5 pm - 6 pm (Presentations @ 5:00 & 5:30 pm)
Thursday, May 10th, 5 pm - 6 pm (Presentations @ 5:00 & 5:30 pm) 


Spring Open House - Saturday, April 28th
We will hold a Spring Open House for students and their families on Saturday, April 28th from 11am - 2pm at:
Our Lady of Hope Parish
Social Hall
5218 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

In the News...

New Catholic School Offers Opportunity ABC 6 Action News Correspondent, Lisa Thomas Laury, Interviews Two Cristo Rey Students February 29, 2012

White House Highlights Rev. John P. Foley as a Leader in Catholic Education and "Champion of Change" For Helping to Prepare America

Cristo Rey Philadelphia held its first open house for prospective students on November 19th.  About 150 students and their families came throughout the course of the afternoon to learn about the school. 
A couple of days later, Philadelphia Mayor, Michael Nutter and The Most Reverend Michael Fitzerald joined the Cristo Rey leadership team and other supporters to public announce the launching of the school.  These events received some press coverage.  Click on the links below and take a look...

 

ABC - Channel 6 Action News 

 

Front Page Story in the Philadelphia Inquirer - 11/21/2011

 

Main Line Times - 11/16/2011

 

The Catholic Standard and Times - 12/2/2011

 

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