Network Standards
Membership in the network requires that schools conform to ten “Standards for Mission Effectiveness.”
A Cristo Rey Network School:
- Is explicitly Catholic in mission and enjoys Church approval.
- Serves only economically disadvantaged students. The school is open to students of various faiths and cultures and strives to be sensitive to them.
- Is family centered and plays an active role in the local community.
- Is accredited by a recognized regional accrediting association. It has a college preparatory curriculum designed for a high level of student engagement in their learning.
- Requires participation by all students in a work-study program that follows the Corporate Internship Program (CIP) developed at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago.
- Seeks to integrate the learning present in its work program, classroom, and extracurricular experiences for the fullest benefit of its student workers.
- Has an effective administrative structure and a board structure that includes religious, education, community, business, and civic leaders; complies with all applicable state and federal laws, including immigration, labor, and not-for-profit tax laws.
- Is financially sound: at full enrollment the school’s revenue from collected tuition and paying work-study contracts covers more than 85% of operating cash flow. In addition, the school maintains an aggressive development/advancement program to ensure financial stability.
- Regularly evaluates its academic programs and the progress of its students.
- Is an active participant in the collaboration, support, and development of the Cristo Rey Network.