Parents are encouraged to meet with a member of the Admissions team to start the application process by calling 813-621-8300 ext. 111 or by emailing admissions@cristoreytampa.org.

A student interview is part of the Admissions process.

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Cristo Rey Tampa High School only admits incoming students in grades 9, 10, and 11 who have a minimum 2.75 GPA and satisfactory academic and behavioral reports from their current school.
Prospective students must be:

• 14-years old on or before September 1 when entering grade nine;
• Committed to working 5 full days each month;
• Committed to our slightly longer school day and school year;
• From a family which meets our income requirement;
• Willing to participate in a faith-based curriculum;
• Able to attend and successfully complete two weeks of Summer Business Training.

No. However, a placement test is given to incoming 9th grade students upon enrollment to accurately place students in academic classes.

Yes. All students participate in the Corporate Work Study Program along with taking a college preparatory curriculum. As a requirement for admission, all students must be 14 years old and have the necessary documentation to be legally employed in the United States. Students who cannot work cannot remain in the academic program.

Yes! Cristo Rey Tampa offers athletic teams and extracurricular activities. Additional clubs and activities are offered based on student interest and the availability of moderators. We are very proud and supportive of our students’ extracurricular efforts, it is essential to understand that academics and work always come first.

Students’ first commitment on the days they work is to their job, and they may not miss work to participate in sporting events or other activities. Likewise, students who are struggling academically will be placed in tutoring and may be ineligible for extracurricular opportunities until they improve their academic performance.

Yes. Cristo Rey Tampa serves both young men and women.

Yes, all students are required to report to school each day in the appropriate uniform. We are proud to partner with Educational Outfitters for school uniforms.

No, we welcome students of all faiths and denominations. The school is open to all interested applicants and religious preference is not a factor in the admissions process. We pride ourselves on a diverse student and staff/faculty body. CRT is a Catholic institution that includes a four-year curriculum in religious studies in which all students are expected to participate. Regular liturgical celebrations, service projects, and spiritual retreats are also a component of our students’ education.

Parents/guardians pay as little as $65 a month, depending on the Step Up For Student guidelines, for their student to attend Cristo Rey Tampa High School. Families must first apply and qualify for the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship through Step Up For Students at www.stepupforstudents.org.

The Step Up For Students Scholarship award is unique to each family’s income. When the Step Up application period opens, applications are processed in the order in which they are received (including all supporting documentation). Scholarships are awarded with priority given to renewal families followed by new families with the greatest financial need.

Please contact our Office of Admissions at (813) 621-8300 xt. 111 for assistance.

The before and after school services offered are based on need and distance from the school. The model used for before and after school transportation is called arterial transportation. Central pick-up and drop-off points are identified, and parents must get their students to and from these points. There is a fee for Cristo Rey Transportation before and after school of $200 a semester.

Transportation from CRT to the student’s workplace is provided daily.

Parents/guardians interested in signing up for carpool should contact Jose Montes, Transportation Manager, via email at jmontes@cristoreytampa.org.

We encourage families to visit our campus on Welcome Wednesdays and Open Houses held throughout the year.
Students are invited to participate in the Cristo Rey experience during the school day by attending our “Panther For A Day” shadowing program. Register online to reserve your spot.
To learn more about admission to Cristo Rey Tampa High School, please call our Office of Admissions at (813) 621-8300 xt. 111

Families will receive decision notifications beginning as early as November 2019.

Contact our Office of Admissions (813) 621-8300.