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Academics

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))
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

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.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

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
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

Notable Programs

CathedralNot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

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)
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

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
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

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.)
DuchesneNot 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.)
Incarnate WordNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Honors Courses

CathedralNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)

Learning Support

CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
Incarnate WordNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Commute from home

	Cathedral High School	Incarnate Word Academy	Frassati Catholic High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School
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	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
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	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12
Open house	Nov 7, 2026	Nov 8, 2026	Oct 28, 2026	Nov 1, 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	ISEE
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	18	Not posted	20
Enrollment	Not Published	248	364	300
Student:Teacher	Not Published	8.3:1	11:1	8.1:1
Mass	Daily	Monthly	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Not Published
Sports	11 sports	10 sports	13 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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