Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Baltimore

What Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Baltimore does

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Baltimore is a non-profit, Catholic, college-preparatory high school founded in 2007 by the Maryland Province Jesuits and a member of the national Cristo Rey Network (37 schools). It serves approximately 350 students in grades 9–12 drawn exclusively from families with significant financial need, with an average family contribution of roughly $1,000 against a per-student cost of approximately $17,500.

The school's distinguishing product is its Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), an integrated work-study model in which every student works one day per week at a partner employer. The CWSP is supported by 130+ corporate partners and 400+ workplace supervisors, and the program alone generates more than one-third of operating revenue. Academic offerings include a Jesuit liberal arts curriculum, dual enrollment with the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) for an Allied Health credential pathway, and articulation relationships with more than 50 colleges and universities.

The business model is a hybrid tuition/work-study/philanthropy structure typical of Cristo Rey Network schools: tuition is largely covered by CWSP employer fees and charitable fundraising, while families pay a nominal contribution. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and has produced more than 1,000 alumni as of its 16th Commencement in 2026. Mission-driven faculty retention is supported in part by a graduate-tuition partnership with Loyola University Maryland.

Name

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Baltimore

Legal name

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Website

https://cristoreybalt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Baltimore is a non-profit Catholic college-prep high school serving 350 students from low-income families, integrating a corporate work-study program with 130+ employer partners that subsidizes tuition alongside philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

Keywords

• College-preparatory education
• Jesuit high school
• Corporate work study program
• College counseling services
• Private secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Family Contributions: The school's operating model relies heavily on tuition revenue, with the actual cost per student approximately $17,500 per year. However, families demonstrate significant financial need, with the average family paying approximately $1,000 per year and the maximum any family pays per student capped at $2,500 annually. Students contribute to their tuition costs by working five full days per month through the Corporate Work Study Program.
2. Corporate Work Study Program Contributions: The Corporate Work Study Program provides over one-third of the operating revenue for the school. Students earn a portion of their tuition through professional internships at corporate and nonprofit partner organizations. Corporate partners pay for student labor, which directly offsets tuition costs for families.
3. Philanthropy, Donations, and Sponsorships: The school raises funds through annual fundraising events (Stand Up for Students comedy fundraiser, Celebration for the Future appreciation dinner), direct donations, endowed gifts, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, and event sponsorships. A Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) program provides additional fundraising mechanisms. The 2019-20 Annual Philanthropy Report documents annual giving.
4. Corporate Partner Financial Support: Corporate partners (130+) provide financial support to the school both through paying student worker wages that offset tuition, and through direct charitable contributions. Major partner letters (M&T Bank, Mercy Medical, Whiting-Turner, Ernst & Young) explicitly frame CWSP participation as a key investment in the school and Baltimore community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Baltimore provides a four-year Catholic, Jesuit, college-preparatory education integrating rigorous academics with a Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) that places students in paid professional internships at 130+ corporate and nonprofit partners, with students working five full days per month. The school serves approximately 350 students in grades 9-12, all from families demonstrating significant financial need, and offers AP courses, dual enrollment with CCBC, four-year college counseling, Ignatian faith formation, athletics, and extracurricular programs, achieving 100% college acceptance and 91% college enrollment rates. Revenue is generated through tuition contributions, corporate partner payments for student labor, donations, and event sponsorships.

Product overview

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Baltimore offers a college-preparatory educational program centered on four integrated pillars: rigorous academics, the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), Jesuit faith formation, and comprehensive college counseling. The CWSP is the school's hallmark innovation—a four-year professional internship program where students work at corporate and nonprofit partners, earning approximately one-third of tuition while gaining real-world experience. The academic program features AP courses, dual enrollment with CCBC, and a mandatory Capstone Project. The school serves 350 students in grades 9-12, all of whom demonstrate significant financial need. The complete educational model integrates classroom instruction, professional work experience, spiritual formation through Campus Ministry, athletics, extracurricular clubs, and ongoing alumni support to prepare graduates for college success and professional careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) A four-year professional internship program that places students in paid professional roles at 130+ corporate, nonprofit, and government partner organizations across Baltimore. Students work five full days per month, earning a portion of their tuition while developing business skills, professional exposure, and career exploration. The CWSP generates over one-third of the school's operating revenue.
• College Counseling Program A comprehensive four-year college preparation program that guides students and families through college search, applications, and financial aid processes. Includes Naviance platform access, campus visits, NACAC College Fairs, individual counseling, and relationships with 50+ university partners offering competitive financial aid.
• Campus Ministry and Faith Formation Faith formation program rooted in Jesuit Catholic tradition encompassing spiritual life, justice work, and Ignatian heritage education. Includes daily prayer, weekly Mass, monthly prayer services, retreats (including the Kairos four-day retreat), and service opportunities.
• College-Preparatory Academic Curriculum (AP Courses) A four-year rigorous college-preparatory academic curriculum with AP courses offered in AP US History, AP Spanish Language & Culture, AP English Language & Composition, and AP US Government & Politics, providing college credit opportunities for qualified students. The school maintains a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
• Dual Enrollment Program with CCBC Partnership with Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) allowing seniors to earn college credits through Allied Health Program courses including Health Careers and Medical Terminology. Twelve CRJ seniors take college courses at CCBC earning college credits in their senior year.
• Capstone Project Year-long interdisciplinary social-justice research project where seniors research an issue of their choice, write a ten-page argumentative paper, and present findings in a conference-style format.
• Athletics Program Athletic program including men's soccer, women's soccer, men's JV and varsity basketball, men's lacrosse, cheer team, and step team. Competes in MIAA 'C' Conference and emphasizes character formation, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Extracurricular Activities and Clubs Variety of clubs and activities including Art Club, Anime Club, Choir, Chess Club, National Honor Society, Peer Ministry, Philosophy Club, Photography Club, Theatre, STEP Team, Student Government Association, and Speech & Debate.
• Healy Presidential Scholarship Full tuition scholarship awarded to outstanding 8th grade applicants demonstrating A- average in core subjects, strong attendance, and high motivation. Honors Rev. Patrick Healy, SJ, first African-American president of Georgetown University.
• Service Requirement Program Students complete minimum 40 hours of community service per year (10 hours per year) through partnerships with Baltimore community agencies, tracked via Track It Forward platform.
• Need-Based Financial Aid Need-based financial aid processing through FACTS Financial Aid application (processed by independent third-party company). Aid levels vary by family income and demonstrated financial need. Income eligibility ceilings apply. Maximum family contribution capped at $2,500 per student per year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of Cristo Rey graduates enroll in college, compared to less than 68% nationally of students from low-income backgrounds
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and founding.

• A&R Development (Marjorie Rodgers Cheshire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA&R Development is a CWSP partner and a founding supporter of Cristo Rey. Marjorie Rodgers Cheshire, President and COO, is a quoted champion of the program who has publicly endorsed the CWSP model: 'Cristo Rey students begin to develop the same skills, habits, and practices that have helped so many business leaders succeed.'
• M&T BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerM&T Bank has been a CWSP partner since the school's founding in 2007. Augie Chiasera, President of M&T Bank Greater Baltimore/Chesapeake Region, signed the partner letter describing CWSP as providing over one-third of operating revenue for the school. M&T Bank is a premier/emcee sponsor of Stand Up for Students events.
• Mercy Medical Center (David N. Maine, M.D.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMercy Medical Center is a CWSP partner and founding supporter. David N. Maine, M.D., President & CEO, serves on the Board of Trustees. Sr. Helen Amos, RSM, Executive Chair of the Board of Trustees at Mercy Medical, was instrumental as a founding trustee of the school.
• Whiting-Turner Contracting CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhiting-Turner has partnered with CRJ since founding in 2007. Tim Regan, President & CEO, signed the founding partner letter. Jeff Jenkins (SVP) and Anthony Moag (COO) serve on the Board of Trustees. Notable outcome: Zhané Chase '12 was hired full-time by Whiting-Turner after interning there, demonstrating the talent pipeline value of the program.
• Ernst & Young (Bill Stromberg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErnst & Young is a founding CWSP partner. Bill Stromberg, President & CEO, signed the founding partner letter supporting the school's Corporate Internship Program.
• Johns Hopkins Health System CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohns Hopkins Health System is one of the major CWSP healthcare partners. Students are placed in roles that include patient transport and entry-level administrative support. As one of Baltimore's largest employers, JHU provides significant professional exposure for students.
• Loyola University MarylandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoyola University Maryland is a CWSP partner and headliner sponsor of school events. The school has a partnership providing 100% tuition discount for CRJ employees enrolled in graduate programs. Rev. Timothy Brown, S.J., Associate Professor at Loyola, serves on the Board of Trustees. Students from Loyola Blakefield participate in shared mission day activities with CRJ.
• Baker DonelsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaker Donelson is a CWSP partner and Premier Sponsor of the Stand Up for Students fundraising event. Jennifer Curry, Managing Shareholder, serves on the Board of Trustees.
• PNCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPNC Bank is listed as a CWSP partner in the Financial Institutions category. The partnership provides professional work experience for students in banking and financial services environments.
• T. Rowe PricecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT. Rowe Price is listed as a CWSP partner in the Financial Institutions category, providing exposure to investment management and financial services careers.
• Brown AdvisorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrown Advisory is listed as a CWSP partner in the Financial Institutions category. Timothy W. Hathaway, CFA, Partner, serves on the Board of Trustees. Brown Advisory is a Headliner sponsor of Stand Up for Students.
• AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccenture is listed as a CWSP partner in the Business Services category, providing professional consulting and technology-related work experience for students.
• CBREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBRE is listed as a CWSP partner in the Business Services category, providing commercial real estate-related professional experience for students.
• Constellation (An Exelon Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstellation (Exelon) is listed as a CWSP partner, providing energy sector professional experience for students.
• KPMG LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPMG is listed as a CWSP partner in the Business Services category, providing accounting and professional services work experience.
• CareFirst BlueCross BlueShieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareFirst is listed as a CWSP partner, providing healthcare insurance industry professional experience.
• Under ArmourcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnder Armour is listed as a CWSP partner in the Business Services category, providing professional experience in the sports apparel and brand management sector.
• B&O Railroad MuseumsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe B&O Railroad Museum is listed as a CWSP partner in the Educational, Public Service, and Cultural Organizations category, providing cultural and historical sector experience.
• Catholic Charities of BaltimoresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Charities of Baltimore is listed as a CWSP partner in the Human Services category, providing social services sector professional experience for students.
• United Way of Central MarylandsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way of Central Maryland is listed as a CWSP partner in the Human Services category, providing nonprofit sector professional experience for students.
• Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and CulturesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Reginald F. Lewis Museum is listed as a CWSP partner in the Educational, Public Service, and Cultural Organizations category, providing cultural institution experience with a focus on African American history.
• Sheppard Pratt Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheppard Pratt is listed as a CWSP partner in the Hospitals, Healthcare, and Health Services category, providing mental health services sector professional experience.
• Stanley Black & DeckercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStanley Black & Decker is listed as a CWSP partner and Headliner sponsor of Stand Up for Students. Provides manufacturing and industrial tools sector professional experience.
• University of Maryland Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Maryland Medical Center (Downtown and Midtown campuses) is listed as a CWSP partner in the Hospitals category, providing healthcare professional experience including patient care support roles.
• CohnReznick LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCohnReznick is listed as a CWSP partner in the Business Services category, providing accounting and professional advisory experience for students.
• Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCBC partners with CRJ on a dual enrollment Allied Health program, the pilot year of which began in 2020. Twelve CRJ seniors take college courses at CCBC earning college credits in Health Careers and Medical Terminology, providing early college exposure for students.
• Southway BuilderssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthway Builders is listed as a CWSP partner and Advocate sponsor of Stand Up for Students. Provides construction and building industry professional experience.
• Transamerica CorporationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransamerica is listed as a CWSP partner in the Business Services category and is an Emcee sponsor of Stand Up for Students. Provides financial services sector experience.
• Continental Realty Corp. (J.M. Schapiro)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinental Realty Corp. is listed as a CWSP partner and Headliner sponsor of Stand Up for Students. J.M. Schapiro, President & CEO, serves on the Board of Trustees.
• Gallagher LLP (Thomas C. Dame)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGallagher LLP is listed as a CWSP partner in the Legal Services category. Thomas C. Dame, Managing Partner, serves on the Board of Trustees.
• Nelson Mullins (Timothy A. Hodge, Jr.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNelson Mullins is listed as a CWSP partner in the Legal Services category. Timothy A. Hodge, Jr., Managing Partner, serves on the Board of Trustees.
• Miles & Stockbridge P.C.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiles & Stockbridge is listed as a CWSP partner in the Legal Services category, providing law firm professional experience.
• Gordon Feinblatt, LLCsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGordon Feinblatt is listed as a CWSP partner in the Legal Services category, providing Baltimore-based law firm experience.
• Maryland Province JesuitsfoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Maryland Province Jesuits founded Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in 2007 as part of their mission to provide education of excellence. The Jesuits sponsor the school and provide spiritual, governance, and leadership support. Jesuits have been educators for 450+ years and sponsor 64 high schools and 28 colleges nationwide. Fr. Rick Malloy, S.J. serves as Director of Mission and Integration at CRJ.
• Cristo Rey NetworkfoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Cristo Rey Network comprises 37 Catholic, college-preparatory schools serving 12,000 students across 24 states. Founded in Chicago in 1996, the network is the only network of high schools in the country integrating four years of rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience. The network provides the operational model, brand, and peer support for member schools including CRJ Baltimore.
• Notre Dame of Maryland UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNotre Dame of Maryland University is listed as a CWSP partner in the Educational, Public Service, and Cultural Organizations category, providing higher education professional experience.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Xavier High School (Cristo Rey New York): Cristo Rey Network member school in New York City offering the same integrated college-prep + corporate internship model. Shares the network's national brand, university partner relationships, and operational methodology.
• Cristo Rey Washington DC: Direct peer in the Cristo Rey Network operating in Washington DC with the same CWSP-integrated college-prep model. Geographic peer serving a similar mid-Atlantic urban population with significant financial need.
• Cristo Rey Boston High School: Cristo Rey Network member school in Boston operating under the same integrated academic + corporate work study model. Comparable scale and mission serving low-income families in an urban metro area.
• Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Chicago: The founding Cristo Rey Network school (opened 1996) operating the same integrated academic + Corporate Work Study Program model in Chicago. CRJ Baltimore explicitly traces its methodology to this school and uses the identical CWSP operational framework.
• Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School: Direct peer within the Cristo Rey Network operating in Philadelphia with the same college-prep + corporate work study model serving low-income students. Shares network-level resources including university partnerships and the operational playbook.
• Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School: Direct peer within the Cristo Rey Network operating in Atlanta with the same Jesuit college-prep + CWSP model serving low-income families. Comparable scale and mission serving urban students with significant financial need.

Broad incumbents

• Loyola Blakefield: Established Catholic college-prep high school for boys in the Baltimore area, explicitly mentioned in CRJ data as sharing mission day activities with CRJ students. While a traditional Jesuit/Catholic institution without the corporate work-study model, it competes for the same college-prep student market in Baltimore.
• Calvert Hall College High School: Long-established Catholic college-prep high school for boys in Baltimore (founded 1845). Operates in the same Baltimore private school market as CRJ, though with a different tuition model and not specifically targeting low-income students.

Emerging players

• SEED Schools: National nonprofit network of public boarding schools serving low-income students with a college-prep focus. Shares CRJ's mission of providing rigorous college preparation to underserved populations, though uses a residential boarding model rather than a work-study model.
• KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program): National charter school network serving similar low-income student populations with a college-prep mission. While KIPP operates public charter schools (different funding model), it shares CRJ's commitment to college access for underserved students and serves a comparable demographic nationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

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