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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.)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

Recommendations

  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

Dual Credit

  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

World Languages

  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Application Deadline

  • CathedralNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

Family Interview

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

AP Courses

  • CathedralNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • CathedralNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388

Notable Programs

  • CathedralNot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

STEM Recognition

  • CathedralNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

  • CathedralNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
Commute from home
Tuition
$22,850

2026-27 rate

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$29,970

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

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
Included in tuition see list
  • Laptop & technology

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $700
  • Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen)
  • Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students)
  • Books: $550
  • Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional
  • AP exam: $99 (per course) — optional
Included in tuition see list
  • Textbooks (physical + digital)
  • iPad + keyboard case with insurance
  • AP exam fees
  • SAT/ACT prep
  • Course fees (ceramics, science labs)
  • Academic support
  • Most extracurricular/athletic expenses
  • Lab goggles + PE uniforms
  • Parking

Charged separately:

  • ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional
Sibling discountNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 7, 2026Oct 28, 2026Dec 6, 2026Dec 3, 2026
Required test
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
HSPT or ISEE

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

ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot postedNot posted21Not posted
EnrollmentNot Published3647911,390
Student:TeacherNot Published11:19:110:1
Mass
Daily
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Sports11 sports13 sports12 sports17 sports
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