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Dual Credit

  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))

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.)
  • Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)

Recommendations

  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th

Family Interview

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

Notable Programs

  • CathedralNot Published
  • Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System

World Languages

  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)

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.)
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published

AP Courses

  • CathedralNot Published
  • Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
  • FrassatiNot Published

Application Deadline

  • CathedralNot Published
  • Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
  • FrassatiNot Published

Learning Support

  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
Commute from home
Cathedral High School
Incarnate Word Academy
Frassati Catholic High School
Tuition
$22,850

2026-27 rate

$22,800

2026-27 rate

$24,050

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $350
  • Tuition deposit: $500
  • Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen)
  • Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors)
  • Books: —
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
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 7, 2026Nov 8, 2026Oct 28, 2026
Required test
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

HSPT or ISEE

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

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Dec 14, 2026Not posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted18Not posted
EnrollmentNot Published248364
Student:TeacherNot Published8.3:111:1
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