San Miguel High School (Tucson, Arizona)

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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.[1] It follows the Cristo Rey work-study model, whereby students work in businesses five days a month to earn 40% of their tuition.[2] 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.[3]

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.[4] Videos are available on various aspects of the San Miguel experience.[5]

References

  1. 1."Students get academic, real-world training at San Miguel High School". Inside Tucson Business. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  2. 2."FAQ – About Us – San Miguel High School". www.sanmiguelcristorey.org. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  3. 3."School Profile – Academics – San Miguel High School". www.sanmiguelcristorey.org. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  4. 4.Cicala, Paul. "San Miguel High Students Impress In Sports & Journalism". Archived from the original on January 9, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  5. 5."Video Gallery | San Miguel High School". www.sanmiguelcristorey.org. Retrieved January 8, 2018.