San Miguel High School
Primary and Secondary EducationArizona, United States51-200 Employees
San Miguel High School is a private Catholic, Lasallian school in Tucson that focuses on college and career preparation for students on the city’s south side. It is part of the Cristo Rey Network, a nationwide group of high schools that use a work-study model to provide affordable Catholic education to thousands of students. The school serves families with limited financial resources and requires every student to work five full days per month at local companies, helping cover most education costs while gaining professional experience. The arrangement integrates employment with academics, connecting classroom learning to real-world work. With more than 360 students, the school reports a 97% graduation rate and notes that around 80% of its students are the first in their families to attend college. Through its network affiliation, San Miguel sits within a system of 35 high schools nationwide that collectively educate more than 12,012 students.