How can a school become a member of the Cristo Rey Network?
The Network’s Board of Directors approves the admission of all schools to the Network. Each school must be approved by the local Bishop first. Every school begins with a feasibility study that assesses the need and viability of a Cristo Rey school in the community. A study, which must be approved by the Network’s Board of Directors, looks at educational trends and challenges in the target area, evaluates whether or not there are enough entry-level clerical jobs to support a school, and determines how many and what kind of young people have an interest in enrolling in the school. At the conclusion of the study, the sponsor or endorser of the future school applies for admission in the Cristo Rey Network.
