Admissions Process

Students must meet all of the following criteria:

• Age: Students must be 14 years old by September 1st, of the enrollment year. 

• Family Financial Status:  CRKC exclusively serves students who desire a college prep education but could not otherwise afford to attend a private high school. Demonstrated financial need is a requirement for admission and is evaluated on a case-by-case basis through the financial qualification process. 

• Academics: Students must have at least average grades and attendance and be willing to work hard to meet high academic expectations and the work obligations of the school.

• Employability: Students must possess the maturity and work ethic necessary to be successful working with adults in an office environment and participate in a summer training program.  All students must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of the work study program.

Complete an Application: CRKC does not require an entrance exam. We accept applications from current 8th graders and transfer students up until junior year ( space is limited for 10th and 11th grade) The application for admission is completed online.  Every family will create an online account and will be able to submit the student admission application through the online platform. All applications are reviewed by our admissions team. 

Submit Financial Aid Application: The financial aid application is mandatory for every family. Each family must meet the income guidelines set by the Cristo Rey Network. The financial aid application includes providing tax documents and pay stubs if available. Families pay for school tuition as little as $50 dollars per month up to $250 per month.

Documents needed for Financial Aid Application: Parent/ Guardian 2022 Tax Returns ( pages 1 & 2 AND W2s)

Provide Additional Forms: We ask for the following documents from every student as part of the admission process. This documentation will be presented to the admission committee as part as the student file:

• Student Birth Certificate 

• Immunization Record 

• Student records (grades, attendance and discipline)*

• Past student report cards and testing*

• 2 Letters of Recommendation ( ELA and Math Teacher) 

• Student Essay 

• Interview 

*The admissions department can send you a form to sign so that we can get student records from their current school.

Please Note: Accepted students who successfully complete the admissions process must also successfully complete the mandatory Corporate Work-Study Program (CWSP) Summer Business Training for two weeks. Students who fail to register will not be allowed to participate in the CWSP Summer Business Training session.

Once all three steps are completed, a student will be invited to an in-person interview with the school administration and staff members. After the interview the admission committee meets to evaluate each candidate and decide the student's admission to the school.

We encourage every family to be in contact with the Admission team throughout the process and if they have any questions or concerns. Also, we host Open Houses, Parent informational nights and school tours.

For more questions, please contact the admission team at: 816.595.2812 or at the following email address:

Mrs. Selena Moran, Director of Admissions

 admissions@cristoreykc.org

Our school has committed to be a part of SchoolAppKC which is a common application platform.

We believe that making applying to schools more equitable and accessible for all families is an important part of making sure all families in Kansas City have the greatest access to high quality education for their children.

The easy 8-question application allows you to apply to Cristo Rey Kansas City in less than 5 minutes and makes applying to schools easier, more accessible and more transparent.

Apply and Enroll: Important Dates

• Applications open November 8th, 2025
• Submit your application by March 6th, 2026
• **Note: If we do not have space, you may choose to remain on our waitlist. To apply to Cristo Rey KC, please visit www.schoolappkc.org **

If you do not live in the KCPS District, please call our office to schedule a time to come in and fill out the application.       
Phone – 816.595-2812
Email  - Admissions@cristoreykc.org

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