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Academics

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. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

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. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)

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. Peter CTHSNot 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. Peter CTHSNot Published

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. Peter CTHSNot Published

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. 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.)
DuchesneNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Courses

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

Career & Technical Pathways

CathedralNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
FrassatiNot 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.)

Honors Courses

CathedralNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
FrassatiNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Learning Support

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

Commute from home

	Cathedral High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Frassati Catholic High School	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid
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 No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 7, 2026	Nov 1, 2026	Oct 28, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	None
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	20	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	Not Published	300	364	26
Student:Teacher	Not Published	8.1:1	11:1	Not Published
Mass	Daily	Not Published	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Monthly
Sports	11 sports	12 sports	13 sports	Not posted
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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