Business Details
11 Years
experience
Catholic College Prep Education in Atlanta
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit Highschool is a Catholic learning community dedicated to educating young people of limited economic means, welcoming students of all faiths and backgrounds. Our mission centers on preparing students for college and life through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum combined with a unique Corporate Work Study Program. Since our founding, we have prioritized accessibility, ensuring students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds receive a high-quality education. Our approach integrates academic excellence with real-world professional experience, fostering critical thinking, ethical responsibility, and a commitment to service. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 18:1, we provide personalized attention that supports academic growth and personal development.Our graduates consistently achieve a 100% college acceptance rate, having earned over $114 million in merit scholarships. We emphasize values such as intellectual competence, religious reflection, and social justice, preparing students to become leaders who serve others. Our Corporate Work Study Program partners with 130 local businesses, offering students hands-on job experience and networking opportunities. Through this model, we empower students to develop professional skills while contributing to their education costs. Our community cultivates open-mindedness, growth, and a deep sense of purpose, aligning with our vision of forming 'men and women for and with others.'
Services
College Preparatory Curriculum
Corporate Work Study Program
College Counseling
Student Spiritual Development
Social Justice Education
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We integrate college prep curriculum with real-world work experience through 130+ corporate partnerships.
- Our graduates achieve a 100% college acceptance rate with $114M+ in merit scholarships.
- We serve students of all faiths and economic backgrounds with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio.
- Our program emphasizes social justice, ethical leadership, and professional skill development.
- We combine academic rigor with spiritual growth through Catholic values and service learning.
What people say
Life-changing work experience
Supportive teachers
College-ready preparation
Strong community values
Career networking opportunities
Services
College Preparatory Curriculum
Our college preparatory curriculum provides a rigorous foundation in core academic subjects while emphasizing critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. Students engage with college-level coursework and personalized instruction to ensure readiness for higher education. The program maintains a 18:1 student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for individualized attention and academic support tailored to diverse learning needs.
Corporate Work Study Program
The Corporate Work Study Program connects students with local businesses for professional job experience while helping offset educational costs. Participants develop workplace skills, build professional networks, and gain real-world insights through structured employment. This unique model combines financial support with career preparation, benefiting both students and community partners.
Questions
What makes Cristo Rey Atlanta different from other high schools?
Our unique Corporate Work Study Program combines college preparatory academics with professional job experience, preparing students for both higher education and career success.
Do students need to be Catholic to attend?
We welcome students of all faiths and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive community grounded in Catholic values of service and social justice.
How does the work study program function?
Students work one day weekly at local businesses through our 130+ partner network, gaining professional experience while contributing to their education costs.
What college preparation resources are available?
We provide comprehensive college counseling, SAT/PSAT preparation, and a 100% college acceptance rate with $114M+ in merit scholarships earned by graduates.
