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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.)
  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • 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
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

AP Courses

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Agnes25
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Dual Credit

  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Honors Courses

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Agnes12
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

World Languages

  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • 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.)
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388

Application Deadline

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • 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)
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Agnes2
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Notable Programs

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Robotics

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus

Test Score Deadline

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$22,850

2026-27 rate

$28,400

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$29,970

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants)
  • Enrollment deposit: $500
  • Tablet PC (technology): $1,725
  • AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional
  • Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — 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
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 PublishedNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS only
Open houseNov 7, 2026Not postedNov 1, 2026Dec 3, 2026
Required test
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

ISEE
ISEE

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

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedNot postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted2520Not posted
EnrollmentNot Published9343001,390
Student:TeacherNot Published9:18.1:110:1
Mass
Daily
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Not Published
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Sports11 sports12 sports12 sports17 sports
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