Cristo Rey Miami High School

What Cristo Rey Miami High School does

Cristo Rey Miami High School is a private, independent Catholic college-preparatory high school located in North Miami, Florida, that opened in July 2022 to its founding class of 70 ninth-grade students and is built to scale to approximately 425 students by 2025. The school serves economically disadvantaged youth in the Miami area and is part of the Cristo Rey Network, the largest network of Catholic high schools in the United States exclusively serving low-income communities, currently encompassing 39 schools across 24 states and over 13,000 students. The school is sponsored at the canonical level by the Cristo Rey Institute, a Public Juridic Person established by Pontifical Decree in 2017, and is accredited by Cognia.

The school's defining product is the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), a separately incorporated 501(c)(3) entity that operates as an employee-leasing agent authorized under federal rule 29 CFR § 570.37 to employ students as young as 14. Teams of four students share one full-time entry-level position at a corporate job partner, each working one day per week (Monday–Thursday with a rotating Friday) and earning approximately 50% of tuition credit. Corporate job partners pay an annual flat fee of $32,500 per team of four students, with the CWSP handling all payroll, W-4, I-9, Workers' Compensation, FICA, FUTA, and other employment administration. The CWSP is supported by a founding cohort of 30+ corporate job partners across banking, healthcare, legal, accounting, aerospace, IT/telecom, and other sectors, including JP Morgan Chase, American Airlines, Baptist Health South Florida, Holland & Knight, and White & Case.

Tuition is covered 100% for qualifying families through a hybrid funding model: CWSP earnings (~50%), Florida Tax Credit Scholarships administered through Step Up for Students (30–40%), and private philanthropy bridging the residual. The school's technology stack is standard edtech (PowerSchool SIS, NWEA assessment, Finalsite CMS, Scoir college planning, OpenApply admissions), with no proprietary AI or differentiated technology product. Governance is provided by a 23-member Board of Trustees, with operational leadership from President Amelie Ferro and Principal Deontè Green. The founding Class of 2026 achieved a 100% college acceptance rate, with students admitted to 145 colleges across 36 states and earning more than $41 million in cumulative merit-based scholarships.

Name

Cristo Rey Miami High School

Legal name

Cristo Rey Miami High School

Website

https://cristoreymiami.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cristo Rey Miami High School is a Catholic college-preparatory high school in North Miami serving economically disadvantaged youth by integrating rigorous academics with a Corporate Work Study Program, where students work one day per week at partner companies and earn approximately half of their tuition.

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Product category

Catholic K-12 College-Preparatory Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Language Immersion & Bilingual Schools (EDAJACAI)

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Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

Keywords

• Catholic college preparatory
• Corporate work study
• High school education
• Dual enrollment programs
• College counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

North Miami

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. Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) Revenue: Corporate Job Partners pay an annual flat fee of $32,500 per team of four students to the CWSP office. This revenue covers approximately 50% of each student's tuition cost. Students are employees of the CWSP, not the Job Partner, and the CWSP handles all employment administration.
2. Florida Tax Credit Scholarships: 30–40% of tuition is covered through the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (Step Up for Students). Families must qualify based on financial need and meet income guidelines to receive this scholarship.
3. Private Philanthropy / Donations: The school relies on private philanthropy including annual donations (Scholars' Circle requires minimum $2,500 annual gift), direct donations, securities gifts, planned giving/bequests, and honor/memorial gifts. The Feasibility Study Committee raised $2.5 million in private philanthropy at founding.
4. Tuition (Family Contribution): Families contribute to tuition based on their ability to pay. Tuition is 100% covered for qualifying students through the combination of CWSP earnings (50%), Florida Tax Credit Scholarships (30–40%), and remaining gap covered through donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cristo Rey Miami High School delivers a four-year Catholic college-preparatory education integrated with the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), in which students work one day per week in teams of four at corporate job partners, earning approximately 50% of tuition while gaining professional experience. Tuition is 100% covered for qualifying low-income families through CWSP earnings, Florida Tax Credit Scholarships, and private philanthropy. Supporting offerings include the Summer Success Institute workplace readiness training, Dual Enrollment with Miami Dade College and Barry University, four-year College Counseling, Campus Ministry, and student counseling services.

Product overview

Cristo Rey Miami High School operates as a unified educational model combining a college-preparatory academic program with the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP). The core offering is the CWSP, where students work in corporate environments one day per week, earning approximately half their tuition. Supporting programs include the Summer Success Institute (job training), Dual Enrollment partnerships with Miami Dade College and Barry University, comprehensive College Counseling Services, Campus Ministry, Counseling Services, and Athletics & Clubs. The school provides 100% tuition coverage through a combination of CWSP earnings, Florida Tax Credit Scholarships, and family contributions based on ability to pay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) A signature workforce development program where students work one day per week in four-person teams at corporate partners, earning approximately half their tuition while gaining professional experience in fields including Accounting, Banking, Healthcare, Legal, IT/Telecom, Aerospace, and more. Authorized under U.S. Department of Labor 29 CFR § 570.37 to employ students as young as 14. Corporate partners pay a $32,500 flat annual fee per team.
• College Preparatory Academic Program Rigorous four-year Catholic college-preparatory curriculum integrated with the Corporate Work Study Program. Includes 100-point grading system, Tier 1-3 academic supports, tutoring, grade recovery, and academic development programs designed to prepare students for admission to and success in college.
• Summer Success Institute (SSI) A 2-3 week required business training program for all incoming freshmen before their first corporate work assignment. Prepares students with workplace skills including Microsoft Office, business ethics, communication, and customer service.
• College Counseling Services Four-year college counseling program including individual meetings, college list building, application support, essay workshops, scholarship guidance, financial aid assistance (FAFSA/CSS Profile), and SAT preparation using Scoir, Common Application, QuestBridge, and Khan Academy integrations. The school achieved 100% college acceptance for the Class of 2026.
• Dual Enrollment Program Partnership with Miami Dade College (starting 9th grade) and Barry University (11th-12th grade) allowing eligible students to earn college credits while in high school.
• Campus Ministry & Faith Programs Spiritual formation including Catholic Mass, retreats for each grade level, service learning (100 hours required), Peer Ministry leadership, and worship/prayer services. Open to students of all faiths.
• Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling program including mental health counseling, guidance counseling, and college counseling. Partners with Chrysalis Health for behavioral healthcare services.
• Athletics & Clubs Athletic programs and student clubs for well-rounded student development. Students are encouraged to participate in sports and extracurricular activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of founding Class of 2026 seniors were accepted to college; accepted to 145 colleges and universities across 36 states
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration13 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered founding, core, primary and secondary.

• Quirch FoodsfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Food Service sector.
• CAMCON GroupfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Construction sector.
• Paramount DrywallfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Construction sector.
• CuralluxfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Consumer Products sector.
• Florida International UniversityfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Education sector.
• Price Choice Food MarketsfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Food Service sector.
• HEICOfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Aerospace & Electronics sector. HEICO provides entry-level job positions for student work teams as part of the CWSP.
• Kaufman & RossinfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Accounting CPA Firms sector.
• BDOfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Accounting sector.
• Costa FarmsfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Agriculture sector.
• American AirlinesfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Airlines sector.
• IntradecofoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Apparel sector.
• Bermello Ajamil & PartnersfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Architecture sector.
• Brickell MotorsfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Automotive sector.
• Doral Automotive GroupfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Automotive sector.
• Anthem Bank & TrustfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Banking/Financial sector.
• BanescofoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Banking/Financial sector.
• IBERIABANKfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Banking/Financial sector.
• JP Morgan ChasefoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Banking/Financial sector.
• Popular BankfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Banking/Financial sector.
• EchezfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Business Consulting sector.
• Baptist Health South FloridafoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Healthcare sector. Baptist Health also hosted a student work-study experience cited as transformative for career aspirations.
• Jackson Health SystemfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Healthcare sector.
• WeathertrolfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the HVAC sector.
• Pan American Life InsurancefoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Insurance sector.
• Rudy Cecchi & AssociatesfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Insurance sector.
• AT&TfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the IT/Telecom sector.
• AkermanfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Legal sector.
• Holland & KnightfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Legal sector.
• Leon CosgrovefoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Legal sector.
• White & CasefoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Legal sector.
• VictusfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Nutrition & Health Products sector.
• Xennial DigitalfoundingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding Corporate Work Study Job Partner in the Software Development sector.
• Cristo Rey NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCristo Rey Miami is part of the national Cristo Rey Network — the largest network of Catholic high schools exclusively serving low-income students in the U.S. The network provides Mission Effectiveness Standards, training, alumni support, university partnerships, corporate partnerships, and operational support.
• Cristo Rey Institute (CRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in March 2017 through a Pontifical Decree, CRI is a Public Juridic Person (PJP) within canon law of the Catholic Church. CRI sponsors Catholic schools when a religious order is not available to sponsor. CRI provides spiritual leadership and assures the Catholic identity of Cristo Rey Miami.
• Miami Dade CollegeprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCristo Rey Miami is a proud partner of Miami Dade College. Eligible students can take Dual Enrollment courses starting in 9th grade.
• Barry UniversityprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCristo Rey Miami is a proud partner of Barry University. Eligible students can take Dual Enrollment courses during 11th and 12th grade.
• Cristo Rey Network University Partners (79 institutions)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner79 university partners nationwide (including Georgetown, Boston College, Notre Dame, Fordham, DePaul, Loyola schools, etc.) offer Cristo Rey graduates competitive financial aid packages up to 100% of tuition, specialized programming for first-generation/low-income students, and alumni support. Cristo Rey graduates are eligible to receive up to 85% of demonstrated financial need at these partners.
• Chrysalis HealthsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerChrysalis Health is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. The school partners with Chrysalis Health for student mental health counseling services.
• Step Up for StudentsprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlorida-based nonprofit that administers the income-based Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, covering 30–40% of tuition for qualifying Cristo Rey Miami students. Families must qualify and be awarded this scholarship as part of the 100% tuition coverage model.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• KIPP (KIPP Foundation): National network of 270+ public charter college-prep schools serving predominantly low-income students of color. Same mission (college access for underserved), same emphasis on academic rigor plus wraparound support, and comparable outcome metrics (college persistence, alumni advising) — making it the closest mission-aligned peer to Cristo Rey Miami's model.
• YES Prep Public Schools: Houston-based network of 20+ public charter schools serving low-income students with a near-universal college acceptance track record. Comparable in mission (rigorous college prep for economically disadvantaged youth), outcome reporting (100% college acceptance, scholarship totals), and integrated student support services.
• Uncommon Schools: Non-profit charter management organization operating 55+ schools across multiple states serving predominantly low-income students of color. Strong outcome orientation (college persistence metrics), comparable scholar-support model, and similar founder/operator playbook to Cristo Rey Network schools.
• Noble Network of Charter Schools: Chicago-based network of 17+ charter high schools focused on college preparation for low-income students. Comparable college-prep mission, postsecondary outcomes, and urban demographic focus; relevant operational comparison for Cristo Rey Miami's integrated academic+experiential model.
• IDEA Public Schools: National charter network operating 80+ schools serving low-income communities with strong college persistence outcomes (similar to Cristo Rey's 3x peer-group college completion claim). Comparable integrated scholar-support model and outcome reporting rigor.
• Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School: Direct sister school in the Cristo Rey Network operating the identical CWSP-integrated college-prep model. Most direct peer for benchmarking on CWSP revenue, corporate partner development, and student outcome metrics.

Broad incumbents

• Cristo Rey Network: National network of 39 Catholic college-prep schools serving 13,000+ low-income students. Cristo Rey Miami is one of its newest campuses; the network provides shared standards, university/corporate partnerships, and the CWSP framework. Treats the parent as an incumbent with 39-school scale advantages.

Emerging players

• BASIS Charter Schools: High-performing charter school network consistently ranked among top U.S. schools on national assessments. Comparable academic rigor and college-prep positioning, though serves a more affluent, tuition-paying student body rather than Cristo Rey Miami's 100%-scholarship low-income model.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: NYC-based charter network of 45+ schools known for strong academic outcomes and a heavily urban demographic focus. Comparable outcome-driven culture and operational rigor, though different geographic and governance model from Cristo Rey Miami.

Regional players

• Seton Hall Preparatory School: Private Catholic college-prep high school in New Jersey with similar Catholic-identity and rigorous college-prep curriculum. Relevant comparison for governance, Catholic sponsorship, and college-prep delivery, though it lacks the CWSP work-study integration and low-income focus that defines Cristo Rey Miami.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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