Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee | |
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1818 West National Ave. Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53204 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Jesuit, Catholic, college prep |
| Denomination | All faiths |
| President | Andy Stith |
| Principal | Luke Harrison |
| Grades | 9 – 12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | ~470/year |
| Color(s) | Blue & Gold |
| Mascot | Bison |
| Nickname | Trailblazers |
| Affiliation | Cristo Rey Network |
| Website | cristoreymilwaukee |
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee is a coeducational, Catholic, college preparatory school and a member of the Cristo Rey Network that follows the work-study model of education.
History
[edit]The school is located at 45th and Scott Streets in West Milwaukee, in the former St. Florian Parish School building. It is under the direction of the Society of Jesus in the Catholic church and is open to students of all faiths. It serves students from families of limited means.[1]
In November 2017 the school indicated it would be moving to a much larger and more conveniently located facility at 1818 W. National Ave.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ Cristo Rey model
- ^ "BizJournal on new location". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ Slattery, Lydia. "New High School for South Side". Urban Milwaukee. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
Further reading
[edit]- Kearney, G. R. More Than a Dream: The Cristo Rey Story: How One School's Vision Is Changing the World. Chicago, Ill: Loyola Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-82-942576-5
External links
[edit]- Cristo Rey Network
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Success of Innovative Urban Catholic School Sparks Major Investment
