Admissions Criteria
Providence Cristo Rey High School seeks students who are motivated and committed to learning. The admissions process focuses on each student’s interests and aptitudes. NO ENTRANCE TEST is required. However, school officials carefully review records from the applicant's previous schools that demonstrate a student's commitment to learn and to make good choices in contributing to the learning environment The Admissions Team also conducts interviews with both the prospective student and his or her parents or guardians to determine if the youth will have the support of a significant adult and others who will assist him or her to be successful at Providence Cristo Rey High School. The team
- Reviews academic records including the students’ grade transcripts and standardized test scores such as ISTEP.
- Evaluates school records with special attention to patterns of attendance, tardies, good behavior, and positive and negative impacts on the learning environment..
- Examines letters of recommendations from the student’s teachers at previous schools to determine the applicant’s desire to succeed in school and in life, to be a leader, and to offer service within the community..
If school officials decide that the applicant generally satisfies admissions criteria, then they will invite the student and his or her parents or guardians for the required personal interviews.
Income Criteria
MYTH: Providence Cristo Rey High School only accepts students from families with limited financial means.
FACT: NOT TRUE!
Providence Cristo High School wants to make a quality college prep/corporate work study education financially affordable for all students who satisfy national Cristo Rey Network standards. In making admissions decisions, school officials look at the adjusted family income of an applicant. Adjusted Family Income is the amount that a family can spend from total income after all reasonable expenses as well as special circumstances are covered. It also includes the amount of assets a family has. The following chart shows examples of typical families who could qualify economically for PCRHS.
| Household Size | Adjusted Family Income |
| 2 people | $0 - $39,022 |
| 3 people | $44,853 |
| 4 people | $59,804 |
| 5 people | $74,755 |
| 6 people | $89,706 |
| 7 people | $104,657 |
| 8 people | $119,608 |
| 9 people | $134,559 |
| 10 people | $149,510 |
What a family typically pays
After the student's work income is deducted, each student owes about $2,250 for tuition and other school costs. However, the school realizes that for many families, even that amount might be more than they can afford. Therefore, scholarships and additional financial aid are available to families who qualify for it. Each family files a PSAS form that enables school officials and parents to work out a personalized financial package to make it possible for a student to attend Providence Cristo Rey High School. To learn more about scholarships, click here