New Markets Tax Credit Coalition

Cristo Rey – Milwaukee

Construction of a 106,369 sq. ft. educational facility on donated property.

Investment

  • NMTC Amount: $21,590,000
  • Total Project Cost: $32,015,216

IMPACT

  • 120 FTE jobs
  • 51 construction jobs
  • 50% of the permanent jobs at the school will be held by minority or low-income persons. The project has a commitment to MWBE inclusion in regards to vendors and construction workers.
  • 106,369 sq. ft. of real estate

Investor

Project Description

Construction of a 106,369 sq. ft. educational facility on donated property. The school will relocate its high school campus to the new facility to meet special needs of enrollment and technology. The project included upgraded safety and security features to serve 450 students annually. The founding class is the first generation to college, and 100% of the students are low-income with 90% utilizing the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, which provides students with financial assistance to attend private schools.

Cristo Rey Jesuit Milwaukee High School serves young women and men of all faiths and limited financial means.

MAP

Address: 1818 West National Avenue + 1818 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Census Tract: 55079015800

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