Paul Esch

Cristo Rey High School Sacramento transforms lives by providing a Catholic, College preparatory education and professional work experience to high school students with very limited financial resources.

At Cristo Rey, students work 5 days each month in local businesses to help offset the cost of their education. They know that education and a college degree will open opportunities. Through the Work Study Program model, students are helping themselves, demonstrating their commitment and changing the trajectory of their lives.

Currently over 95 corporations, businesses and non-profit organizations sponsor Cristo Rey students. With this model, students are able to offset approximately 60% of the cost of their education, and upon graduation, they will have more than 1,200 hours of real work experience. 

Of the 2023 graduating seniors, 100% have been accepted to at least one college or university, with over 80% accepted into a four-year college or university.

The educational opportunities Cristo Rey provides for low-income youth is unparalleled in the Greater Sacramento region. Educating and partnering with these motivated students who work diligently academically and in the work place, Cristo Rey is helping these well deserving students succeed.