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Academics
Dual Credit
- CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
- O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
- St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
- 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.)
- O'ConnellIn-house placement test (No ISEE/HSPT — 30-60 min Math & Reading placement test, offered Mon-Thu 8:30-2:30. Rolling admissions, no published deadlines.)
- 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.)
- DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
World Languages
- CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
- O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
Notable Programs
- CathedralNot Published
- O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
Recommendations
- CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
- O'ConnellNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
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.)
- O'ConnellNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
AP Courses
- CathedralNot Published
- O'ConnellNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
Career & Technical Pathways
- CathedralNot Published
- O'ConnellNot 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.)
- DuchesneNot Published
Family Interview
- CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
- O'ConnellNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
Honors Courses
- CathedralNot Published
- O'ConnellNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
Learning Support
- CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
- O'ConnellNot Published
- St. Peter CTHSNot Published
- DuchesneNot Published
Commute from home
| Tuition | $22,850 2026-27 rate | $9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published) | $15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid | $33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School |
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| What's included | Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. | Fees listed separately see fees
| Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. | Fees listed separately see fees
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| Sibling discount | Not Published | Multi-student assistance available (amount not published) | Not Published | Not Published |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | HS only | HS only | Yes PK3–12 |
| Open house | Nov 7, 2026 | Not posted | Not posted | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Required test | ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) | In-house placement test | None | ISEE |
| 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 + Merit |
| AP courses | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted | 20 |
| Enrollment | Not Published | 80 | 26 | 300 |
| Student:Teacher | Not Published | 4.5:1 | Not Published | 8.1:1 |
| Mass | Daily | Monthly | Monthly | Not Published |
| Sports | 11 sports | 13 sports | Not posted | 12 sports |
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