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Application Process


DateEvent
September 15, 2025
Application for admissions open
October 2025- March 2026
Shadow Day Visits
Shadow Days are open to any student considering applying to Cristo Rey High School. This program allows student applicants to experience school life at Cristo Rey first-hand. Click here to register for Shadow Day.
November 2, 2025
Open House
Join us Sunday, November 2, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Click here to register for Open House.
January 10, 2026
Priority Applications Due
January 10, 2026
Priority Placement Test
It will be held at our campus. The test will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and end by 12:00 p.m.
January 24, 2026
Priority Interviews
Students and parents/guardians will be interviewed. Times are scheduled after the completion of the placement test.
March 2026
Admissions decision letters mailed
March 07, 2026
Placement Test #2
It will be held at our campus. The test will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and end by 12:00 p.m.
March 14, 2026
Interviews #2
Students and parents/guardians will be interviewed. Times are scheduled after the completion of the placement test.
May 2026
Admissions decision letters mailed
July 1 - July 17, 2026
MANDATORY SUMMER INSTITUTE
Summer Institute is an introduction to basic business skills and principles in the workplace. Students will engage in different courses to prepare them for the workforce. They will take courses in hard skill training and develop their soft skills.

Incoming Freshman-Class of 2030

1. Apply:

Pick up an application at our campus or online. A non-refundable application fee of $20 should accompany the application form. Stay connected throughout the process. Help is available; call to make an appointment.

2. Submit documents with the application via email or to Cristo Rey

  • Student's birth certificate
  • Student’s immunization records
  • Financial Aid Form completed, with a copy of last year’s tax returns and W2’s and/or income information.
  • Submit a picture of the student applying
  • Submit an essay
Required From Student's Current School:
  • 7th & 8th Grade Transcripts
  • 7th-grade standardized test scores
  • Three recommendation forms
    • School Administrator, Math Teacher, and English Teacher
  • Attendance report
  • Student behavior report
  • IEP/504, if applicable

Be at least 14 years old by September 1st.
(Late Sept./Oct./ Nov. Students will be placed on a waiting list)

3. Placement Test

It will be held on campus on January 10, 2026, or March 7, 2026, from 9 am-12 pm.

4. Student & Parent Interview

Students and parents/guardians will be interviewed. Times are scheduled after the completion of the placement test. They will be on January 24, 2026, and March 14, 2026.

5. Admission Status

Notification is given after the Student & Parent Interview is completed and the student is assessed.

Please contact Karla Barbosa, Admissions Director, with any questions or for more informationat admissions@crhss.org or (916) 400-3478.

Book time to chat about Admissions!

Eligibility for Admissions

Academic Criteria

Cristo Rey High School Sacramento considers various factors during the application process.

  • Good discipline and attendance record
  • GPA 2.5 or better
  • Openness to religious growth- Our Catholic faith guides our curriculum and practices. While it is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend, students should be open to faith-based education.
  • Motivation and Maturity

Financial Aid / Income

Because of our mission, the student's family must be financially eligible. A copy of the most recent tax return (2024 or 2025), W-2, or any state/federal aid documents must be submitted. If you do not file taxes, you must submit an employment letter and any aid document to show all income earned in the last calendar year. No family is turned away because of financial need but you must qualify under our network guidelines to attend. Please see the graph below to determine if you qualify.

Contact the Admissions Office if you would like more information or have any questions.

Family sizeIncome Cap
Based on 2024 Taxes
1$ 46,950
2$ 63,450
3$ 79,950
4$ 96,450
5$ 112,950
6$ 129,450
7$ 145,950
8$ 162,450
9$ 178,950
10$ 195,450
11$ 211,950
12$ 228,450

Work Study Employability

  • Students must be 14 years old by September 1st, 2026 (Late /Oct./ Nov. Students will be placed ona waiting list)
  • Have legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • Students must commit to working five full days a month.


Apply Now!

Welcome prospective Cristo Rey families. You can now apply online by following the steps below.

We have the application forms available to be downloaded at the bottom of the page for your preference. Or you can call our office at 916-400-3478 and request an application. Thank you