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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))
  • 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
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

Dual Credit

  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • 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)

World Languages

  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • St. AgnesNot 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
  • St. Agnes25
  • 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)
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
  • DuchesneNot Published

Honors Courses

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

Notable Programs

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

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
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

Language Credits Required

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Agnes2
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

Learning Support

  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

Robotics

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

Test Score Deadline

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

2026-27 rate

$28,400

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 ($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
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 discountNot PublishedNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

Open houseNov 7, 2026Not postedOct 28, 2026Nov 1, 2026
Required test
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

HSPT or ISEE

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

ISEE
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedNot postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot posted25Not posted20
EnrollmentNot Published934364300
Student:TeacherNot Published9:111:18.1:1
Mass
Daily
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Not Published
Sports11 sports12 sports13 sports12 sports
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