Student Requirements
AdmissionsCristo Rey Tampa is a Catholic, college preparatory high school that serves young men and women in grades 9-12. Students benefit from a college preparatory curriculum that integrates academics, professional work experience, extracurricular activities, and service to empower success in high school and college.
Welcome to Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School
Thank you for your interest in Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School, a Catholic, college preparatory school and Corporate Work Study Program that provides an affordable education for students of all faiths and backgrounds. Our rigorous academic program coupled with character development, extracurricular activities, and service initiatives provides students with a solid foundation for academic success in high school and college.
CRT starts its seventh academic year in an environment that continues to foster growth in faith and reason, encourages hard work, commitment, discipline, and community service all while working closely with corporate Partners to create future leaders. Through our Corporate Work Study Program, students gain real-world work experience and begin to build their professional resume in the workplace while defraying the cost of their education.
Learn more about our innovative, collaborative, and creative approach to education by contacting our Office of Admissions at (813) 621-8300 ext. 109.
Welcome to Cristo Rey Tampa High School
Thank you for your interest in Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School (CRT), a Catholic, college preparatory school and Corporate Work Study Program that provides an affordable education for students of all faiths and backgrounds. Our rigorous academic program coupled with character development, extracurricular activities, and service initiatives provides students with a solid foundation for academic success in high school and college.
CRT starts its fourth academic year in an environment that continues to foster growth in faith and reason, encourages hard work, commitment, discipline, and community service all while working closely with corporate Partners to create future leaders. Through our Corporate Work Study Program, students gain real-world work experience and begin to build their professional resume in the workplace while defraying the cost of their education.
Learn more about our innovative, collaborative, and creative approach to education by contacting our Office of Admissions at (813) 537-2409.
Application Process
Steps to Apply
Please follow the Steps to Apply to submit an application to Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School. These steps will guide you through the complete application process.
For any questions regarding the admissions process, please contact the Office of Admissions at (813) 621-8300 ext. 109.
1. Submit an application Online
Create an account to submit an application online
(free) and for event sign up.
2. Attend an Event
Sign up to attend Open House, the Corporate Work Study Showcase, Panther for A Day, and all events to learn more about the Cristo Rey Tampa experience.
3. Submit An Online Request for Student Records
Grant Cristo Rey Tampa permission to request your student records.
This form must be submitted to your child’s current school.
5. Complete an interview
Appointments are scheduled by the Admissions Department.
6. Apply/Renew to Step Up For Students
Cristo Rey is designed for students who desire an affordable faith-based, college preparatory education. All Cristo Rey Tampa students must qualify for an income-based scholarship based on our income guidelines (link). It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to apply and complete the scholarship application process through Step Up for Students or AAA Foundation for the student to attend Cristo Rey Tampa. Visit www.stepupforstudents.org for more information.
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Requirements
Cristo Rey Tampa High School only admits incoming ninth and tenth grade (limited space) students who have a minimum 2.75 GPA and satisfactory academic and behavioral reports from their current school.
Age Requirement
Students must be 14-years old on or before November 1 when entering grade nine
Summer Business Training
Attend and successfully complete both weeks of Summer Business Training in the summer of 2024. Dates to be announced.
Meet Income Guidelines
Eligible to Work In the United States
All students must have a Social Security number and present legal verification of their U.S. citizenship or legal residency.
Corporate Work Study Program
Important dates & Events
Priority Deadline
For freshman applications, priority is given to applications received before December 1, 2023. However, you are encouraged to turn in your application sooner! For those applications received after December 1, 2023, we process and evaluate the applications on a rolling basis once we have finished processing those applications received on or before the priority deadline.
Priority deadline for registration is January 19th. Families who submit and enrollment contract and pay the enrollment fee ($100) before this date, will receive two months discounted tuition.
If you have questions reagarding priority deadline, please contact our Admissions Office at 813-621-8300 ext. 109 or email admissions@cristoreytampa.org
Open House
8th grade students and their parents/guardians interested in learning more about the innovative and collaborative Cristo Rey learning environment are invited to join us for an Open House. Meet our staff and students, and take a campus tour.
2023- 2024
Open House at Cristo Rey Tampa
| Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. |
Corporate Work Study Expo
| Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. |
Panther For A Day!
Prospective students are invited to spend a day on campus shadowing a Cristo Rey Tampa student and participating in the Cristo Rey experience. Students are paired with a Student Ambassador who will introduce them to Cristo Rey Tampa life firsthand. Students will attend classes, meet teachers and other students, and enjoy lunch. They will also learn about rigorous academic course offerings, extracurricular activities, and the Corporate Work Study Program.
Process
Students should sign up for the shadowing date listed below. Shadowing is offered by appointment only November through March.
- Thursday, November 9 2023, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- By registration only
Student Information
- Students should arrive on campus no later than 8:30 a.m. Class will start at 9:00 a.m.
The day concludes at 1:00 p.m. and students can be picked up in the Admissions Office.
Students may wear their school uniform or a polo/button-down shirt with dress/khaki pants and tennis/dress shoes. - Lunch is provided for students.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Ms. Brianna Brokaw, Director of Admissions via email at admissions@cristoreytampa.org or by phone at (813) 537-2409.
Learn About Cristo Rey Tampa
Open House (on-campus)
Students and their parents interested in learning more about the innovative and collaborative Cristo Rey learning environment are invited to join us for an Open House either on-campus.
2022- 2023
Open House (In-person) at Cristo Rey Tampa
| Wednesday, October 6, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, December 2, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. |
Panther For A Day!
Prospective students are invited to spend a day on campus shadowing a Cristo Rey Tampa student and participating in the Cristo Rey experience. Students are paired with a Student Ambassador who will introduce them to Cristo Rey Tampa life firsthand. Students will attend classes, meet teachers and other students, and enjoy lunch. They will also learn about rigorous academic course offerings, extracurricular activities, and the Corporate Work Study Program.
Process
Students should sign up for the shadowing date listed below. Shadowing is offered by appointment only November through March.
- Friday, November 10, 2022 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. By registration only
Student Information
- Students should arrive on campus no later than 8:30 a.m. Class will start at 9:00 a.m.
The day concludes at 1:00 p.m. and students can be picked up in the Admissions Office.
Students may wear their school uniform or a polo/button-down shirt with dress/khaki pants and tennis/dress shoes. - Lunch is provided for students.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Ms. Brianna Brokaw, Director of Admissions via email at admissions@cristoreytampa.org or by phone at (813) 537-2409.
Private Admissions Meeting
Prospective students and their families can schedule a one-on-one meeting with our Admissions Office staff for a personal question and answer session. Meetings can be conducted via Zoom, in person, or on the phone.
Staff will answer your questions and share information about admissions, the Cristo Rey curriculum, Corporate Work Study Program, and the entire Cristo Rey Tampa experience.
Please contact our Admissions Office at 813-537-2409 or email admissions@cristoreytampa.org to schedule your meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an Entrance Exam?
No, we do not require the ISEE or the HSPT. We use the grades, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation that you submit when you apply.
Are extracurricular activities and sports offered?
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.
Is Cristo Rey Tampa co-ed?
Is there a uniform?
Do you need to be Catholic to apply?
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.
What is the average contribution paid by the family?
Parents/guardians pay as little as $75 a month, depending on the Step Up For Student guidelines, for their student to attend Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School. Families must first apply 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 ext. 111 for assistance.
Is transportation provided to students?
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. View our Transportation Hubs.
Transportation from CRT to the student’s workplace is provided daily.
If you have questions regarding transportation, contact Jose Montes, Transportation Manager, via email at jmontes@cristoreytampa.org.
When can I visit Cristo Rey Tampa?
We encourage families to visit our campus during Open House events.
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 ext.111.
When will I find out if I was accepted?
Families will receive decision notifications beginning in February 2024.
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Location: Mary Help of Christians Center
6400 East Chelsea Street
Tampa, Florida 33610
Telephone: (813) 621-8300
Fax: (813) 433-5249
Email: info@cristoreytampa.org
School Hours: M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
