Now Accepting Applications for the 2027–28 School Year!

Applications are now open for incoming freshmen and high school transfer students. 

Minimum Benchmarks for Candidates 

Saint Martin's admission decisions are based on a holistic review of each candidate's readiness to succeed academically, professionally, socially, and spiritually within the school community.  To be considered for admission, a candidate must:

• Be willing to uphold and positively embody our five pillars: Work, Study, Serve, Lead, and Pray
• Be 14 years old by October 1 and legally eligible to participate in the Corporate Work Study Program.
• Be prepared to meet the expectations of a rigorous, college-preparatory program.
• Be in good standing at their current school.
• Demonstrate a consistent record of solid performance in academics, attendance, character, and behavior.
• Demonstrate the maturity, reliability, and professionalism needed to participate successfully in a workplace.
• Commit to working diligently throughout high school to prepare for, apply to, and succeed in college or another appropriate postsecondary pathway.
• Align with the mission of the Cristo Rey Network, which integrates a rigorous college-preparatory education in the Catholic tradition with four years of professional work experience and support through college, particularly for students with limited economic resources. Cristo Rey Network

Application Timeline

Priority Decisions thru January 30th for early applicants.  General decisions thru May 1st or until seats are full.

Step 1

• Complete the online application and submit all items listed in the application checklist.

Step 2

• Attend at least one Saint Martin Family Information Session, offered Virtually or In-Person each month | Register Here

Step 3

• Our team sends admissions decisions to families once their application is completed and reviewed. Please check your texts/email messages regularly for important communication from our office!

Enrollment Requirements

• Families must attend our Mandatory Family Orientation in Spring as a condition of enrollment.
• Accepted students must attend our mandatory Lion Pride Institute, a two-week summer onboarding program in June, to secure fall seating at Saint Martin.

Next Steps for Accepted Students

• Enrollment paperwork and financial aid appointments will be scheduled in the spring for accepted students and their families.

During our busy recruiting our team is able to respond more quickly to email and text communication at admissions@stmdphs.org or 440.769.0222 (mobile text)

Applications will be reviewed once we receive all of the below checklist items from your school; items marked by asterisk* must be uploaded or emailed to us by your school's office.
admissions@stmdphs.org.

1. *Two Teacher/Staff Recommendation Forms (email electronic form in your application checklist to your school)

2. *Records Release Form (email electronic form in your application checklist to your school)

3. *7th & 8th Grade Report Cards

4. *7th & 8th Grade Attendance

5. *7th & 8th Grade Math and Reading Test Scores (MAP, OST)

6. *Behavior Report (if applicable)

7. IEP/504 Plan (if applicable)

8. Student Birth Certificate

9. Student Shot Records

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSFER STUDENTS:

High school transfer applicants are only required to submit complete high school transcripts, Iowa Test Scores, and 2 Teacher/Staff Feedback Forms.

CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:

The Catholic Middle School application process requires 8th Graders to also complete a separate application in January through the Diocese portal, Digital Academy. Saint Martin will begin processing Catholic School candidates beginning in January once the Digital Academy application and school records are received. Catholic School Students MUST list Saint Martin as their FIRST CHOICE school on the Catholic Application in order for us to receive the application and school records.

Apply Online

Click the link above and follow the prompts. You will receive an email after the application is complete. You may return to the portal to check the status of your application at any time.

Records Release Form- PDF

We encourage schools to complete the records release form via the online application but a PDF version is available above as well.

Thank you for applying to Saint Martin de Porres - Cleveland's Cristo Rey High School!

Please log back into your application portal's checklist to make sure all items are completed by your school. Check your email for regular application status updates!