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Entrance Exam

CathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)
Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)
St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)

Dual Credit

CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

World Languages

CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Academic Model

CathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Courses

Career & Technical Pathways

CathedralNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)

Corporate Work-Study

CathedralNot Published
Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Family Interview

Learning Support

CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Recommendations

CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Commute from home

	Cathedral High School	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid
What's included	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	None	None
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	12	Not posted
Enrollment	Not Published	472	26
Student:Teacher	Not Published	11.8:1	Not Published
Mass	Daily	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	11 sports	10 sports	Not posted
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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