Cristo Rey Sacramento

What Cristo Rey Sacramento does

Cristo Rey High School Sacramento (CRHSS), operating as Cristo Rey Sacramento, is a private, non-profit Catholic college-preparatory high school founded in 2006 in Sacramento, California. It serves economically disadvantaged students, with 97%+ of its student body qualifying for the federal free/reduced lunch program, and provides a four-year college-prep curriculum meeting UC A-G requirements. The school is co-sponsored by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and the Sisters of Mercy, and operates as part of the Cristo Rey Network, a 37-school national association serving 13,000+ students.

The school's differentiated offering is the Corporate Work Study Program, in which students work five days per month at 100+ partner organizations (healthcare systems, law firms, banks, government agencies, and nonprofits). Corporate sponsors pay $32,000 per team of four students for the 10-month academic year (approximately $8,000 per student), underwriting roughly 60% of each student's education cost. A 509(a)(3) public benefit corporation, CRHSS Work-Study, Inc., administers this program. Family tuition contributions on a sliding scale ($20-$230 per month) cover roughly 10% of the cost, with the remaining gap funded by charitable contributions, including over $550,000 in annual scholarship aid, planned giving, and special events such as the annual Rey of Hope Scholarship Celebration (tiered sponsorships from $1,250 to $25,000) and the Crab Feed fundraiser.

For its 341 students at an 18:1 student-teacher ratio, Cristo Rey Sacramento reports a 100% graduation rate and a 98% college acceptance rate across 14 graduating classes (2010-2023), with 80 partner universities accepting students. The school holds Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) accreditation, is Title One funded, and benefits from a US Department of Labor exemption allowing employment of 14- and 15-year-olds in its work-study program. It uses standard school management tools (ParentSquare, SCOIR, JotForm) and operates a 30-40 person faculty and staff team at a single Sacramento campus.

Name

Cristo Rey Sacramento

Legal name

Cristo Rey High School Sacramento

Website

https://crhss.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cristo Rey Sacramento is a non-profit Catholic college-preparatory high school founded in 2006 in Sacramento, serving 341 economically disadvantaged students via a unique Corporate Work Study program where 100+ partner employers underwrite approximately 60% of education cost.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Corporate work study
• Catholic secondary education
• Tuition assistance programs
• Youth workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Work Study Program: Companies sponsor teams of 4 students at $32,000 for 10 months. Each student works 5 days per month. Revenue offsets approximately 60% of each student's education cost. Paid to CRHSS Work Study Inc., a 509(a)(3) public charity.
2. Donations and Contributions: Annual Fund donations, memorial/honor gifts, matching gifts, securities/stock gifts, and planned giving (gift annuities, life insurance, charitable remainder trusts, bequests). Over $550,000 in scholarship aid provided annually.
3. Tuition/Family Contributions: Sliding scale family responsibility of $20-$230 per month ($200-$2,300 annually) based on financial need. Covers approximately 10% of education cost.
4. Special Events: Rey of Hope Scholarship Celebration (annual gala with tiered sponsorships from $1,250 to $25,000), Crab Feed events, and other fundraising events. Individual tickets at $150.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cristo Rey Sacramento provides a Catholic, college-preparatory high school education meeting UC A-G requirements to students from low-income families. Its signature Corporate Work Study Program places students at local businesses five days per month, with sponsoring companies paying $32,000 per team of four students, offsetting approximately 60% of each student's education cost while providing real-world professional experience.

Product overview

Cristo Rey Sacramento is a Catholic college-preparatory high school offering a unified educational program. The core offering is the Catholic college-preparatory education (meeting UC A-G requirements), complemented by the unique Work Study Program where students earn sponsorship fees that cover nearly 60% of tuition. Supporting services include College Counseling (using SCOIR platform), Alumni Support Program, Campus Ministry, Athletics (Saints), and various Clubs and Activities. The mandatory Summer Institute prepares students for work placement. The school serves economically disadvantaged students from the Sacramento region, providing the complete package of academic, spiritual, and professional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic College-Preparatory Education A four-year Catholic, college-preparatory high school education meeting UC A-G requirements, providing instruction in core academics, religious studies, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for college acceptance and graduation. Serves students from low-income families in the Sacramento region.
• Corporate Work Study Program A unique program where students work five days per month at over 100 local businesses and organizations. Sponsoring companies pay $32,000 per team of four students for a 10-month period ($8,000 per student), offsetting nearly 60% of tuition while providing professional work experience.
• College Counseling Services Comprehensive college counseling including SAT/ACT preparation, application assistance, college research via SCOIR platform, financial aid guidance, and alumni support for higher education pursuits.
• Alumni Support Program Ongoing support for Cristo Rey graduates including one-on-one advising, financial aid assistance, graduation plan tracking, campus resource referrals, transfer support, and scholarship opportunities.
• Campus Ministry Spiritual formation program guiding students in developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through scripture, Catholic teachings, prayer life, retreats, and service opportunities.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program offering basketball (men's and women's), golf, soccer, and volleyball with the philosophy of 'Building Men and Women for Others.'
• Summer Institute Mandatory pre-school program for incoming students providing intensive training in business skills, workplace etiquette, communication, team building, and clerical skills to prepare students for the Work Study program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Dignity HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare system and work study sponsor. Provides clinical and administrative work placements for Cristo Rey students. Co-sponsor of annual scholarship events.
• Sutter HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system providing work study placements for students at Sutter Medical Center and related facilities.
• UC Davis HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity health system partner providing clinical work experience opportunities for Cristo Rey students.
• BairdmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial services firm and work study sponsor providing professional office environment experience.
• Boutin JonesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm providing legal administrative work experience through work study program.
• Crocker Art MuseummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural institution providing arts and administration work experience.
• Five Star BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional bank and scholarship event sponsor supporting Cristo Rey students.
• Pacific Coast Building ProductsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor at Rey of Light level ($25,000) for scholarship celebration and work study partner.
• Teichert, Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction and engineering firm providing work study placements and major event sponsorship.
• StantecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering and design firm providing professional work experience placements.
• Raley'smajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional grocery chain and community partner providing retail work experience.
• Matheny Sears Linkert & JaimecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm and repeat sponsor of athletics program and work study program. King Crab sponsor for 2026 Crab Feed.
• Arrow ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company and work study sponsor supporting Cristo Rey through scholarships and events.
• Mercy FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Cristo Rey on planned giving programs. Provides administrative support for legacy gift planning without fees. Co-sponsor of events with Dignity Health.
• Diocese of SacramentocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan partner supporting Catholic education mission and school operations.
• Jesuit ProvincecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesuits West Province provides religious sponsorship through Society of Jesus (Jesuits) along with Sisters of Mercy.
• Society of Jesus (Jesuits)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReligious co-sponsor providing Jesuit education tradition, spiritual formation, and oversight through Jesuit Schools Network.
• Sisters of MercycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReligious co-sponsor through Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Provides Catholic educational mission and Mercy Education network connection.
• Junior AchievementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organization partner supporting workforce readiness and career exploration programs.
• Habitat for HumanitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing nonprofit providing service learning and community work experience opportunities.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Christian Brothers High School Sacramento: Another Sacramento-area Catholic college-prep school. Comparable curriculum and regional donor pool, but tuition-based model serving middle-income families rather than Cristo Rey's exclusively low-income mission.
• Jesuit High School Sacramento: Local Sacramento Catholic college-prep school sharing the same Jesuit sponsorship tradition. While it serves families with tuition capacity rather than Cristo Rey's work-study model, it competes for the same Catholic-education donor base and Sacramento feeder schools.

Direct peers

• Cristo Rey High School San Jose: San Jose-based Cristo Rey Network school in Northern California, providing a strong geographic and demographic comparison point for Cristo Rey Sacramento's outcomes, fundraising, and corporate partnership strategy in the broader Bay Area/Central Valley region.
• DePaul Cristo Rey High School: Cincinnati-based Cristo Rey Network school serving low-income students with the same Work Study Program model. Closest operational peer in the Cristo Rey system — same curriculum, same corporate sponsorship structure, same student demographic.
• Cristo Rey Network (National Office): National umbrella organization for the 37 Cristo Rey high schools. Cristo Rey Sacramento is a member school operating the identical Corporate Work Study model, college-prep curriculum, and network governance structure. Direct operational peer and parent network.
• Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School: Atlanta Cristo Rey Network member school with identical work-study-funded college-prep model for economically disadvantaged students. Direct operational and structural peer serving a different regional market.

Others

• Jesuit Schools Network: National network of 85+ Jesuit secondary and elementary schools providing spiritual formation and curricular resources. Cristo Rey Sacramento's Jesuit co-sponsorship connects it to this network for shared mission and best-practice exchange.
• Mercy Education System of the Americas: Network of Sisters of Mercy-sponsored secondary schools providing Catholic education resources and mission alignment. Cristo Rey Sacramento's Sisters of Mercy co-sponsorship provides access to this network for spiritual formation and program collaboration.

Emerging players

• St. HOPE Public Schools: Sacramento-based public charter school system (including PS7 and Sacramento Charter High School) serving low-income students with college-prep orientation. Competes for the same Sacramento low-income student demographic and feeder school relationships.
• KIPP Sacramento Collegiate High School: Public charter network serving low-income students in Sacramento with college-prep focus. Comparable demographic and mission alignment, though operates under public charter model rather than private Catholic work-study structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/crsaintsathletics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crhss

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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