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About Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School is a college preparatory, Catholic school for students of all faiths. We are a new model of private high school that opened in 2012 because of a unique partnership of local educators, businesses and universities. A Cristo Rey student receives a top quality education and professional work experience, at an affordable cost, through the innovative Work-Study Program.
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News & Updates

Jul 06
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2022

NBC10 PHILADELPHIA- WAWA HERO AWARD

Wawa Hero Award Foundation

Nov 15
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2021

Announcing Cristo Rey's New President

Cristo Rey Philadelphia announced the appointment of Tom Shoemaker as the school's next President.

Jul 28
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2021

6abc - New summer school program sets up North Philly kids for years of success

Horizons at Cristo Rey is a six-week, tuition-free summer and academic enrichment program for K-8 students in North Philadelphia.

May 28
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2020

6 ABC - Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation

The Class of 2020's Graduation Week looked different this year amid COVID-19, but they had much to be proud of with 817 acceptance letters to 193 different colleges and $10.1 million in scholarship.

Oct 19
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2019

NBC 10 - Instant Acceptance Day

Senior students of the Class of 2020 interview with nine partner colleges and receive decisions on-the-spot for Cristo Rey's Instant Acceptance Day.

Aug 19
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2019

CBS Philly and Fox 29 - First Day of School at New Campus

Students go back to school at a brand new campus in the Tioga section of Philadelphia. The 100,000 square foot, $40 million campus includes spaces the old building lacked such as state-of-the art labs and classrooms, a full-size gym and fitness center, athletic field and collaborative spaces.

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