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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)
  • St. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)

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
  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships

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
  • St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)

Dual Credit

  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Recommendations

  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

AP Courses

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

Family Interview

  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Honors Courses

  • CathedralNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Learning Support

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

Notable Programs

  • CathedralNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$22,850

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

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
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot Published10% off for each younger sibling
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

Open houseNov 7, 2026Nov 1, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE
None
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted20Not posted
EnrollmentNot Published30023
Student:TeacherNot Published8.1:114.4:1
Mass
Daily
Not Published
Monthly
Sports11 sports12 sports6 sports
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