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Academics

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.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))

Recommendations

  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)

Dual Credit

  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • St. AgnesNot Published

World Languages

  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • St. AgnesNot Published

AP Courses

  • CathedralNot Published
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Agnes25

Family Interview

  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Honors Courses

  • CathedralNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Agnes12

Notable Programs

  • CathedralNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • St. AgnesNot 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.)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • CathedralNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)

Language Credits Required

  • CathedralNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Agnes2

Learning Support

  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Robotics

  • CathedralNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances

Test Score Deadline

  • CathedralNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
Commute from home
Tuition
$22,850

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$28,400

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Fee: $1,500
  • Enrollment deposit: $1,000
  • Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600
  • Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School)
  • Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10)
  • Graduation fee: $600 (seniors)
  • Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional
  • AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional
Included in tuition see list
  • Technology fee ($500)
  • Registration ($300)
  • Student activities ($400)
  • Textbooks ($650)

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75–$125
  • Enrollment deposit (new families): $700
  • Athletics & Fine Arts fee: $250 (per sport/season) — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants)
  • Enrollment deposit: $500
  • Tablet PC (technology): $1,725
  • AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional
  • Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — optional
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not Published
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 7, 2026Nov 1, 2026Oct 28, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE
HSPT or ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027

ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedNot postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based

No merit scholarships

AP coursesNot posted20Not posted25
EnrollmentNot Published300364934
Student:TeacherNot Published8.1:111:19:1
Mass
Daily
Not Published
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Sports11 sports12 sports13 sports12 sports
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