San Miguel Corporate Work Study

San Miguel High School, a Lasallian, Catholic learning community, empowers youth from underserved families through the integration of Christian values, rigorous academics and practical work experience, educating the whole student for college, career and a fulfilling life.

San Miguel High School opened in 2004 in order to create a learning community where students from communities of limited resources have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. Like other Cristo Rey Network schools, we are located where we may have the most impact.

At San Miguel, students take a full college preparatory course load while simultaneously holding internships, working in corporations and earning nearly forty percent of their school tuition. The Corporate Work Study program (CWS) at San Miguel gives students the opportunity to form new identities as citizens and professionals who have bright futures.

The Corporate Work Study Program (CWS) is a nationally recognized model that transforms education by combining classroom learning with real-world work experience for students in grades 9–12.

Through professional job placements across diverse industries, our student associates gain hands-on experience, build valuable networks, and uncover their unique talents—empowering them to pursue meaningful careers with confidence.

In collaboration with our Academic team, CWS delivers a comprehensive four-year curriculum designed to develop technical skills, workplace professionalism, and lifelong learning habits—preparing students to thrive in both college and career.