Cristo Rey Boston High School is a welcoming community that considers a variety of factors when considering admissions. Primary is the desire to work hard and succeed in the classroom and the workplace. Our application process allows us to get to know students and their families on a personal level through interviews and determine whether Cristo Rey Boston is a good fit. The following are the most important characteristics we are looking for in a potential Knight.

Motivated and Mature
Our program is rigorous, and students must be motivated and mature enough to accept help and direction, both in school and in their workplace assignment. 

Open to Catholic Religious Value
Our Catholic faith guides our school and the values we hold. Cristo Rey Boston welcomes students of all faiths into our inclusive and caring community.

Employable
All students are required to participate in the Corporate Work Study Program, which requires working one full day a week. To be legally employable and acquire a work permit through Cristo Rey Boston, every incoming student must be at least 14 years old by September 1 of their incoming year. The student must also be a citizen of the United States and have a valid Social Security Card or have legal status to work in the United States and the supporting legal documentation to verify employability.

Socially Competent
All students are treated as adults both at school and in their CWSP workplace and should be able to demonstrate their social capacity to function appropriately in an office or school environment and be comfortable conversing with adults.

Solid Performance in Middle School
Seventh and eighth grade transcripts will be reviewed for admission. We are looking for students who demonstrate the ability to succeed and have strong attendance and discipline records. Our ideal candidate will have earned grades of C or above.

Of Limited Economic Resources
Cristo Rey Boston High School is committed to helping students from families of limited economic resources attain a college-preparatory education and only accepts students from economically-under-resourced families.