Business Details
Catholic College Prep Education with Professional Experience
Cristo Rey Miami High School is a Catholic college-preparatory institution dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Our mission integrates rigorous academic curricula with a unique Corporate Work Study Program, enabling students to gain professional experience while earning part of their tuition. With a 98% college acceptance rate and a focus on spiritual development, we prepare students to become leaders in their communities through a holistic approach combining faith, purpose, and service.Our data-driven teaching methods and tiered academic supports ensure personalized learning experiences, while our national network of 39 schools demonstrates a proven model of educational transformation.
Services
Corporate Work Study Program
College preparatory curriculum
Academic support services
Spiritual formation
Career readiness training
Highlights and features
- We integrate four years of academic curricula with professional work experience through our Corporate Work Study Program.
- Our students are three times more likely to complete college degrees by age 24 compared to peers.
- We offer access to 79 University Partner Schools providing up to 85% financial need coverage.
- Our data-driven teaching methods provide personalized learning experiences tailored to individual academic needs.
- We embed core values of faith, purpose, and service into our academic and professional development programs.
Services
Corporate Work Study Program
Our Corporate Work Study Program partners students with local businesses for one day weekly professional experience. Students work in fields like accounting, legal, and IT while earning part of their tuition. This four-year program develops workplace skills and demonstrates education's real-world relevance.
College preparatory curriculum
Our college preparatory curriculum includes four years of rigorous academic courses aligned with college readiness standards. The program features data-driven instruction, tiered academic supports, and summer success institutes to ensure students master concepts and develop scholarly identities for college success.
Academic support services
We provide tiered academic supports including grade recovery tutoring, academic development for below-level students, and enrichment opportunities. Our interventions combine classroom instruction with personalized learning plans to address individual needs through three distinct support levels tailored to student performance metrics.
Spiritual formation
Our spiritual formation program integrates Catholic values into daily learning through religious education, community service, and character development initiatives. The program emphasizes faith, purpose, and service as core principles guiding personal and professional growth within our learning community.
Career readiness training
Career readiness training includes job skills workshops, resume building, and professional conduct instruction. This preparation complements our Corporate Work Study Program, ensuring students develop workplace competencies in communication, teamwork, and technical skills across various industry sectors.
People
Ms. Khadejah Folmar
Director of Outreach & Student Recruitment
Ms. Khadejah Folmar leads outreach and student recruitment efforts with a Master's degree in her field. She guides families through admissions while promoting the school's unique educational model combining academic excellence with professional experience.
Questions
What is the Corporate Work Study Program?
Our Corporate Work Study Program partners students with local businesses for one day weekly professional experience, helping fund their education while gaining career skills.
What college preparation services do you offer?
We provide college counseling, dual enrollment opportunities, and academic supports that have resulted in a 98% college acceptance rate for our graduates.
Do you offer financial aid?
Yes, through our Corporate Work Study Program and partnerships with 79 universities offering up to 85% financial need coverage for accepted students.
What academic support systems are available?
We implement tiered academic supports including grade recovery tutoring, academic development for below-level students, and enrichment opportunities for advanced learners.
Are there spiritual development programs?
Our spiritual formation programs emphasize core values of faith, purpose, and service through religious education and community service initiatives.
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