Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle is a Catholic high school that seeks to enflame the intellects and spirits of our students by integrating rigorous college-preparatory academics, professional work experience, and faith development, empowering them to flourish as scholars and citizens.

By experiencing cura personalis, “care for the whole person,” Cristo Rey Jesuit students become people for others who are open to growth, intellectually engaged, spiritually alive, loving, work-experienced and committed to doing justice. Our students know of God’s love for them as they become leaders ready to build joyful, healthy, and compassionate communities wherever they choose to live and work.

Goal One: To launch the 40th school in the Cristo Rey Network in Seattle, WA. We will provide a top-notch academic experience, coupled with professional work experience.

Goal Two: Opening in the Fall of 2024, we will welcome 100+ grade 9 students in our inaugural class, creating an inclusive, accessible, Catholic, college-preparatory school in Seattle.

Goal Three: Complete a capital campaign to fund a new state-of-the-art, 10-12 classroom academic building for CRJS in the Rainier Beach neighborhood.

In our very first year, CRJS is building a leadership team with a focus on culture and community. Each department is actively involved in supporting new team members and cross training. In addition, team members attend conferences with other network schools to build connections and leadership skills.

As the 40th school in the Cristo Rey Network, CRJS completed a successful and comprehensive feasibility study, connected with over 200 community members, and surveyed local students to ascertain the viability and need for a new high school pathway. This meant hundreds of hours of work from a small, dedicated team with no guarantee of success. At the end of the study, CRJS had over 30 letters of intent for the corporate work study program, over $3 million in philanthropic pledges, and a location in the most diverse zip code in King county.