Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston
Southeast Houston, near Hobby Airport · Off I-45, near Loop 610 South
6700 Mount Carmel St., Houston, TX 77087Map ↗Established 2009
About this information
$8,000
Tuition
9–12
Grades
472
Enrollment
11.8:1
Student–teacher
At a glance
A Jesuit college-preparatory school where every student works one weekday at a corporate partner, earning graded credit while paying income-based tuition.
Career Experience
One weekday each week at one of 140+ corporate partners, 750+ hours by graduation.
Income-Based Tuition
Sliding scale for families with demonstrated need; the average family pays $783 a year, laptop included.
College Readiness
A required three-credit College Readiness course covers PSAT/SAT prep, college search and aid.
Jesuit Formation
Four years of theology and annual retreats that build to a senior Kairos retreat.
Tuition & financial aid
Tuition
$8,000
Total Required Cost
$8,000
TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)
Payment options
Monthly
Aug–May
Required general fees — included in $8,000
All classes and materials · Laptop, used all four years and kept for college
Need-based aid
Tuition itself is set by family income. TEFA, ACE scholarships and school scholarships also apply.
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Source last checked: Nov 10, 2026
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
2027–28 cycle- Dec 18, 2026
Priority Application Deadline
- Mar 5, 2027
Early Acceptance Decisions Mailed
- May 1, 2027
Last Day to Submit Documents
What's required
No entrance exam required
Interview
Good to know
- Priority consideration
- Applications after December 18 are still accepted but may not be considered for early acceptance
Visits & Events
Open House
Oct 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Parent + student / Family
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Source last checked: Nov 10, 2026
Academics
AP Courses
12
Academic Model & Programs
Corporate Work-Study Program — Every student works: four-person teams share one full-time job Monday–Thursday at 140+ Houston companies, about 7 hours a day, graded as a 4-credit Business Management Practicum.
Graduation Requirements
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Available to consider a student’s unique set of circumstances and guide them towards effective resources.
Academic Support
Executive-function support • Academic intervention
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Source last checked: Nov 5, 2026
College Prep
College Counseling
Dedicated College Counselor + Alumni Office
Helps each student through the college search, admissions and financial aid, with college graduation as the goal. An Alumni Office keeps supporting graduates with scholarships and job opportunities.
Testing & Test Prep
PSAT in grades 9–11; SAT prep from junior year
SAT prep is part of the College Readiness course. Students take the SAT at least once junior year and twice by fall of senior year.
College Planning
College visits, fairs & DiscoverU experiential learning
Students are expected to join on-campus visits, college fairs and off-campus tours. Through DiscoverU, students can apply for off-campus learning programs, usually in 10th or 11th grade.
College Readiness Coursework
Required College Readiness course, 10th–12th grade
Meets weekly for 3 credits; covers course selection, PSAT/SAT prep, college experiences, applications and financial aid.
College outcomes · Multi-Year
100%
Graduates Accepted to College
321
Colleges & Universities
$157M+
College Scholarships
1,493
Alumni
14
Graduating Classes
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Source last checked: Nov 3, 2026
Faith & community
Catholic identity
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Jesuit; its mission is to form "men and women for others"
Chapel on campus
Madonna Della Strada Chapel
Daily morning Mass is held here.
Mass & prayer
Monthly all-school Mass
Fridays, 10:00 AM · Full dress uniform required
Optional Daily Mass · In the chapel
Retreats
One every year, longer each grade
Freshman and sophomore: 1 day · Junior: 3 days / 2 nights · Senior Kairos: 4 days / 3 nights, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Junior and senior retreats are off campus and separated by gender.
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Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
Athletics
TCSAAL
League / Classification
9 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Baseball • Basketball • Cheer • Cross Country • Flag Football • Soccer • Softball • Track & Field • Volleyball
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Source last checked: Nov 3, 2026
Arts
Music
Music Creative Strategies & Ethnomusicology electives
Composition/production with Ableton Live · Ethnomusicology studies global traditions (West Africa, Caribbean, Brazil, Japan, Middle East, India) · Choir volunteers prepare music for monthly all-school Mass
Visual Arts
Art Portfolio I & II and Young Artists of Color (social activism through art by underrepresented artists) · Art Club meets every other week
Theater / Drama
Theater & Media Communications course
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Source last checked: Nov 3, 2026
School life
Daily Life
School Day
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM; one weekday spent at the work-study job
Uniform
Daily uniform modeled on corporate workplace dress
Transportation
Optional fee-based carpool service; work-study transport provided by school
Student Leadership
Student Council
Executive Leadership Team (upperclassmen) · Student Ambassadors
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Source last checked: Nov 10, 2026
Freshman Transition & Success
Getting Started
Building the Pride · Required, late July
Summer orientation before the first work-study job: Word & Excel, office equipment, professional etiquette, phone skills, filing and workplace ethics.
Ongoing / Success Support
Ongoing CWSP Support
Students receive ongoing feedback, performance reviews, and training from work-study partners and CWSP staff throughout the school year.
Summer Readiness
Building the Pride (Work-Study Training) · required, late July
Summer training before the first work-study job: office software, professional etiquette, phone skills and workplace ethics.
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Source last checked: Nov 8, 2026
Clubs & Activities
10 activities across 5 categories
Special Interest
- Woods Club
- Art Club
- Garden Club
- Chess Club
- Environmental Club
- Culinary Club
Honor Societies
- National Honor Society
Faith & Ministry
- Hearts on Fire
Yearbook
- Yearbook Club
Service
- Service Club
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Source last checked: Nov 3, 2026
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