Since the first Cristo Rey school opened in 1996, college enrollment and completion has been our goal for all students. The Cristo Rey Network and member schools offer a wide range of support for graduates on their path to and through college including:
Alumni Advising: The Cristo Rey Network is at the forefront of the alumni support field developing within the higher education landscape. Nearly all of our schools employ at least one full-time alumni advisor who works with our high school seniors through their college commencement, providing a range of support, advocacy, and connectivity to Cristo Rey graduates that helps ensure their college persistence and completion.
On Campus Programming by University Partners: The Cristo Rey Network has formed and developed strategic partnerships with colleges and universities that offer competitive financial aid packages and programming geared to and supportive of students who are typically underrepresented on campus.
Alumni Tracking and Support: The Cristo Rey Network has enhanced our alumni data collection and management efforts through the launch and implementation of GradForce, a platform that provides Alumni Advisors with a robust communications and tracking system to support graduates as they persist towards their degree.
Cristo Rey Network National Alumni Association: Established in 2019, the Cristo Rey Network National Alumni Association fosters lifelong relationships for alumni to strengthen their personal and professional pathways towards success. The National Alumni Association facilitates mentorship and community engagement for graduates across all Cristo Rey schools as well as provides exclusive access to opportunities offered by our Alumni Partners.