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Admissions

Now Accepting Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year

Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
  1. Student must be a rising 9th grader or transferring into our 10th grade class. We do not accept 11th and 12th grade transfers.
  2. All incoming 9th grade students must be 14 years old by October 1st of their entering year at Cristo Rey Richmond High School as a requirement of the Corporate Work Study Program. Please call the Admissions Office with any questions regarding student age requirements.
  3. Cristo Rey Richmond exclusively serves students from families of limited economic means. Please review the eligibility chart below to determine if your family is eligible to apply to Cristo Rey Richmond High School. Contact the Admissions office if you are unsure if your family qualifies.
Step 2: Online Application
Please complete the admissions application on TADS by clicking on the button below. You will need to remember your log in (email address and password) as we will be using TADS throughout your time at Cristo Rey Richmond.
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Step 3: Submit Documents

The Following Academic Documents must be emailed to: admissions@cristoreyrichmond.org

  1. Final report card from 6th and 7th grade. ( if you are applying for the 9th grade)
  2.  Final report card from 7th and 8th grade (if you are applying for the 10th grade)
  3.  Report cards to date for the current school year (first quarter grades required)
  4. Math Teacher Recommendation Form (Click here to download)
  5. English Teacher Recommendation Form (Click here to download)
  6. Signed Request For Records form, which should be submitted to your student’s current school and gives them permission to send their school records (Click here to download)
Step 4: Entrance Exam

You will be notified about the dates and times for our admissions exam. These dates will be made available soon.

Step 5: Family Interview

After the Admissions Office has all of the above information, we will determine whether or not your student will be invited for an interview. The Admissions Office will call you at that time to set up an appointment.

Cristo Rey Richmond High School, Inc. and Cristo Rey Richmond Corporate Work Study Program, Inc. have a policy of non-discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Both corporations intend for their employment and personnel practices to conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The Richmond High School and Work Study Program will provide reasonable accommodations to disabled employees, applicants, and students as required by law.

Step 6: Financial Aid Application

The Following Financial Documents must be Submitted Directly to TADS:

If you DO file taxes:

  1. A copy of 2023 tax return (form 1040)
  2. Most recent W-2s for all jobs held by contributing adults in the household
  3. Proof of other forms of income including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SNAP, TANF, unemployment, child support or alimony, worker’s compensation, other government assistance, etc. (if applicable)

If you DO NOT file taxes:

  1. Proof of other forms of income including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SNAP, TANF, unemployment, child support or alimony, worker’s compensation, other government assistance, etc. (if applicable)
  2. Statement of income signed by employer in an official statement or notarized document (if applicable)
  3. Financial assistance from family or friends in an official statement or notarized document (if applicable)
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