ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS
WELCOME PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES!
Welcome, Future Trailblazer!
We are excited about your interest in becoming a member of the Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Community!
Cristo Rey Jesuit is a college preparatory high school that proudly serves the communities and city of Milwaukee for 11 years. Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee is part of a larger network of over 40 schools across the country, and 100% of our graduates are accepted into a 4 year college.
As a career-focused, college preparatory high school, we are the only high school in Wisconsin that offers the Corporate Work Study Program as part of its curriculum for every student in addition to the hands-on, personalized college guidance support offered to each student. Four days a week, our students take rigorous, advanced and college prep classes that prepare them to be competitive applicants to colleges and universities across the country. One day a week, our students gain real life work experience at coveted work placements across the Greater Milwaukee Area, graduating each student with four years of professional work experience.
Our rising freshman application for the 2026-2027 school year is NOW OPEN. Start your application today. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me at 414.436.4600 or email me at [email protected]. I look forward to meeting you!
Thank you,
Linnea Johnson
Director of Recruitment and Enrollment
Admissions Timeline
Important dates (mark your calendar)
- August 25 – Application Goes Live
- October 19– Open House 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- November 3 – Priority deadline
- November & December – Interviews scheduled by the admissions office (only for completed and verified applications)
- December – Communicate admissions decision to families
- January – Schedule Choice Appointment
- February – Choice Applications / Random Selection Lottery
SAVE THE DATES!
- When: Sunday, October 19, 2025. Open House: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Where: Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, 1818 W National Ave.
- Who: Open to current 7th and 8th grade families
Discover What It’s Like to Be a Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee Student!
Join us for an exclusive inside look at our school, where passionate student ambassadors will guide you on tours, and our dedicated faculty will share insights into classroom life and the transformative power of our Jesuit, Catholic education.
Parents, this is your chance to connect with faculty, administration, and students to see firsthand how Cristo Rey Jesuit can be the perfect place for your child to thrive.
Meet the leaders behind our student clubs, activities, and athletics—including moderators, coaches, and athletes—while connecting with fellow parents who share your commitment to excellence. Plus, discover the one-of-a-kind Corporate Work Study Program, where students gain invaluable real-world experience by working five full days per month at top companies across the greater Milwaukee area.
At Cristo Rey Jesuit, we shape students into leaders of tomorrow—open to growth, intellectually curious, faith-filled, compassionate, work-ready, and driven to make a difference. We inspire them to embrace a lifelong journey of learning, faith, and justice.
