It is a part of the Cristo Rey Network and also affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

All students must also be able to present legal verification of their citizenship or residence, and either have or be able to obtain a social security number.

Cristo Rey Jesuit students spend between one and two days each week at a major corporation in an entry-level job.

[10] Cristo Rey Jesuit sponsors teams in cross country, tennis, and football, as well as for girls: soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, and golf; and for boys: soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and golf.

[11] Clubs and other activities include the areas of theater, chess, art, books, service, garden, woods (hiking, camping, environmentalism), Ambassadors (receive guests), Hearts on Fire, and National Honor Society.