Cristo Rey Orlando

Name

Cristo Rey Orlando

Legal name

Cristo Rey Orlando High School

Website

https://cristoreyorlando.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Corporate work study program
• Catholic high school
• Workforce development education
• Scholarship-based private school

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Family Tuition Contribution: Families contribute a minimal amount set on a sliding scale based on annual household income. Standard contribution is $100/month ($1,000/year) with case-by-case exceptions.
2. Corporate Work Study Program Fees: Corporate partners pay a fee to CWSP which directly supports each student's education. The school operates CWSP as a staffing agency model where companies contract for full-time equivalent teams of four students.
3. Step Up for Students Scholarships: Families are required to apply for scholarships through Step Up for Students, a state scholarship organization that helps cover educational costs for eligible students.
4. Donations and Fundraising: The school relies on philanthropy including major gifts, corporate donations, foundation support, and various fundraising campaigns to bridge the gap between family contributions and actual educational costs of approximately $21,000 per year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cristo Rey Orlando High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory high school that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with its signature Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), in which students work one day per week at corporate partner companies throughout all four years. The school serves students from families with limited economic resources in Central Florida, with families contributing a sliding-scale tuition of approximately $100/month against an actual per-student cost of about $21,000 per year, the gap covered by CWSP corporate fees and philanthropic donations.

Product overview

Cristo Rey Orlando High School offers a unified educational program that integrates rigorous college-preparatory academics with the unique Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP). The school's product portfolio includes: the core CWSP that provides four years of professional work experience; academic support programs (Crown Scholar Hub and Crown Scholar Enrichment) for daily intervention and enrichment; the Crown Scholar Summer Institute for pre-employment training; the NourishU nutrition and wellness lab; and athletics programs. Together, these offerings form a comprehensive approach to educating the whole student—body, mind, and spirit—preparing graduates for college and career success.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College-preparatory high school education A four-year private Catholic college-preparatory high school education for students from families with limited economic resources in Central Florida, including tuition, meals, laptop, books, and supplies for a $100/month family contribution, with college advising and support through college graduation.
• Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) Places every student in a professional job one day each week for all four years of high school at corporate partner locations, enabling students to earn approximately 50% of the cost of their education while gaining professional experience; operated as a staffing agency model where companies contract for full-time-equivalent teams of four students.
• Crown Scholar Hub A daily 40-minute period built into the school day for all students, focused on academic support and intervention to strengthen understanding and improve performance.
• Crown Scholar Enrichment A daily 25-minute tutoring and enrichment period designed to challenge students beyond grade-level standards and deepen their learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students are three times more likely to complete a bachelor's degree by age 24 compared to the total U.S. low-income population

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

47 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Cristo Rey NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Cristo Rey Orlando is a member of the nationally recognized Cristo Rey Network of 40 high schools. The network provides the CWSP educational model, operational framework, and shared resources. Cristo Rey Network has 40 schools serving 12,000 students across 25 states with 22,000 graduates.
• AdventHealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdventHealth is a founding partner of Cristo Rey Orlando with a $3M gift commitment. As a healthcare provider, AdventHealth provides corporate work study opportunities for students and supports the school's mission.
• Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary (SCTJM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Servants of the Pierced Hearts is a Religious Institute of Sisters of Diocesan Right founded by Mother Adela Galindo. They partnered with Cristo Rey Orlando to build a civilization of love for students, families, and the community. The order provides spiritual guidance and mission alignment.
• Ginsburg Institute at Nemours Children's HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supports the NourishU Nemours Nutrition and Wellness Lab and Family Market at Cristo Rey Orlando. Provides nutrition and health education programming for students while addressing food insecurity in the community.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting the NourishU program and Summer Food Service Program. Helps strengthen food access and address food insecurity for students and families.
• 4Roots Farm CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the NourishU nutrition and wellness initiative, supporting food access and health education.
• Hebni Nutrition ConsultantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting the NourishU program with nutrition expertise and wellness education services.
• Ardmore-RoderickminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Atlantic Pipe Services LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• BakerHostetlerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner (law firm) hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Blue CordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing transportation drop-off locations and after-school programming support. Strategic partner in student development.
• Catholic Charities of Central FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Collage CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• DRML (Law)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner (law firm) hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• DSK Law GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner (law firm) and pro bono legal services provider.
• Florida Citrus SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Girl Scouts of CitrusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Goodwill of Central FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Greenberg TraurigminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner (law firm) hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Hello DMCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• HKS IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner (architecture firm) hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Holland & KnightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner (law firm) hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Holler Classic Family DealershipsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• JMJ PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Jon M. Hall CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Magnify SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Marriott InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program in hospitality industry.
• Morgan & MorganminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner (law firm) hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Nemours Children's HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner and program supporter. Provides CWSP opportunities and supports NourishU nutrition program through Ginsburg Institute partnership.
• Orlando HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner (healthcare) hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Orlando Utilities CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• RehmannminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner (accounting/consulting) hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• RLF ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Rollins CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner (higher education) hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Sandcastle Home CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Shadowbrook ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• United Health GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner (healthcare) hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• VaxcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Wendover GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• Wharton SmithminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• World Youth AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• WithumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner (accounting/consulting) hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• YMCA of Central FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• One Florida BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.
• B&B ContractorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate work study partner hosting student associates through the CWSP program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IDEA Public Schools: National nonprofit charter network operating college-preparatory schools in Texas and the southern U.S. targeting underserved students. Comparable college-prep mission and southern U.S. regional overlap.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: Large charter school network operating college-preparatory public schools in New York City with strong academic outcomes for low-income students. Comparable mission alignment with Cristo Rey Orlando's college-prep-for-underserved focus.
• BASIS Charter Schools: National charter network operating tuition-free college-preparatory schools with a rigorous STEM-focused curriculum. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the college-prep-for-underserved market segment.
• KIPP Schools (KIPP Foundation): National nonprofit network of college-preparatory charter public schools serving underserved communities. Operates at much larger scale than Cristo Rey Orlando but pursues a similar mission of college access for low-income students, making it a broad incumbent peer.

Others

• Step Up For Students: Florida state scholarship organization that administers tax-credit scholarships funding K-12 private school tuition for low-income students. Directly relevant as a critical ecosystem/funder partner that enables Cristo Rey Orlando's affordability model.

Direct peers

• Cristo Rey Boston High School: Cristo Rey Network school serving the Boston metro area with the same CWSP model, comparable Catholic college-prep mission, and similar corporate partner ecosystem structure.
• Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (Chicago): The flagship and original Cristo Rey Network school, founded in 1996 in Chicago. Operates the identical CWSP-integrated college-prep model and shares the same brand, network affiliation, and Corporate Work Study Program structure as Cristo Rey Orlando.
• Cristo Rey Tampa High School: Sister Cristo Rey Network school in Tampa, Florida, serving a similar Central-Florida-region low-income student population. Cristo Rey Orlando's Founding Director of Recruitment (Brianna Brokaw) previously served as Director of Admissions and Recruitment at Cristo Rey Tampa.
• Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School: Southeastern U.S. Cristo Rey Network school in Atlanta operating the same CWSP-integrated college-prep model for low-income students, providing direct comparability on regional employer partnerships and student outcomes.

Emerging players

• Noble Schools (Chicago): Chicago-based public charter network operating college-preparatory high schools serving low-income students. Comparable as an emerging player in the same mission-aligned market with overlapping student demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CristoReyOrlandoHS
• Facebookfacebook.com/Cristoreyorlando
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cristo-rey-orlando
• Instagraminstagram.com/cristoreyorlando

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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