Tuition & Financial Aid

Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School exclusively serves students who desire a college prep education but could not otherwise afford to attend a private high school.

Corporate Work Study Program (CWS): All Cristo Rey Brooklyn students work throughout their four years of high school, earning approximately 50% of the cost of their education while also gaining valuable business experience and building their resumes. Learn more about Cristo Rey Brooklyn’s Corporate Work-Study program here.

Tuition: Cristo Rey Brooklyn families contribute a small portion of the cost of their child's education( 5% - 12.5%). The amount of tuition for each student is determined on a sliding scale based on family size and annual income. The 2024-2025 tuition range is from $800 to $2,500 per year, with families on average paying $1,800 in tuition and fees per student.

Other Criteria:

Families who apply to Cristo Rey Brooklyn must complete an application for financial aid during the admission process. The financial aid application is used to determine admissions financial eligibility.
Families that filed taxes need a 2023 complete tax return, W-2, or 1040.
Families that do not file need a budget Letter, Snap Assistance, unemployment letter, or other acceptable official proof of income.
Students may apply for additional scholarships for financial assistance. Student Sponsor Program NYC (SSP) is an outside organization that helps assist Cristo Rey Brooklyn families with tuition.
All accepted students will receive a Financial aid package through the mail, along with the decision letter.