San Miguel High School (Tucson, Arizona)
| San Miguel High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
6601 South San Fernando Road, Barrio Nopal , Pima County , Arizona 85756 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°7′55″N 110°58′24″W / 32.13194°N 110.97333°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint | Miguel Febres Cordero |
| Established | 2004 |
| CEEB code | 030602 |
| President | David L. Mason |
| Principal | Ernesto Badilla |
| Staff | 71 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 296 (2023-2024) |
| Average class size | 20 13:1 student teacher ratio |
| Colors | Red and gold |
| Athletics | Arizona Interscholastic Association 2A |
| Mascot | Viper |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Affiliation | Catholic, Lasallian Cristo Rey Network |
| Website | www |
San Miguel High School is a private Catholic and Lasallian college and college preparatory school located on the south side of Tucson, Arizona, United States. It is a member of the Cristo Rey Network of work-study schools.
History
San Miguel High School opened in 2004 to assist capable students from families of limited means to prepare for college.[2] It follows the Cristo Rey work-study model, whereby students work in businesses five days a month to earn 40% of their tuition.[3] In its first nine years, the school had 492 graduates, all of whom were admitted to college. Current enrollment is 296, with 71 on the staff. About 97% of the students are Hispanic.[4]
Academics
A total of 24 credits are required for graduation, as is participation in the Corporate Internship program. Four credits are required in English, mathematics, religious studies, and science; three in foreign language and social studies; and one in visual/performing arts and in academic skills/literacy.
Corporate partners
There are currently over 100 corporate partners that employ San Miguel students as part of the national Cristo Rey Network Corporate Work Study program.[5] Videos are available on various aspects of the San Miguel experience.[6]
References
- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
- ^ "Students get academic, real-world training at San Miguel High School". Inside Tucson Business. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ "FAQ – About Us – San Miguel High School". www.sanmiguelcristorey.org. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ "School Profile – Academics – San Miguel High School". www.sanmiguelcristorey.org. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ Cicala, Paul. "San Miguel High Students Impress In Sports & Journalism". Archived from the original on January 9, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- ^ "Video Gallery | San Miguel High School". www.sanmiguelcristorey.org. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
Further reading
- Kearney, G. R. More Than a Dream: The Cristo Rey Story: How One School's Vision Is Changing the World. Chicago, Ill: Loyola Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-82-942576-5
External links
- Partners - Cristo Rey Network Archived December 22, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- "Fr. John P. Foley honored with Presidential Citizen's Medal"
- Boston Globe - "With sense of purpose, students cut class for a day"
- Cristo Rey featured in Washington Post column by George Will
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - "Success of Innovative Urban Catholic School Sparks Major Investment"