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Academics

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. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)

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. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)

World Languages

  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships

Dual Credit

  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Family Interview

  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Learning Support

  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Recommendations

  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
Commute from home
Cathedral High School
St. Catherine's Montessori
Tuition
$22,850

2026-27 rate

$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

What's included
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Sibling discountNot Published10% off for each younger sibling
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

Open houseNov 7, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
None
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot postedNot posted
EnrollmentNot Published23
Student:TeacherNot Published14.4:1
Mass
Daily
Monthly
Sports11 sports6 sports
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