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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. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)
- 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.)
World Languages
- CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
- St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
- O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
Dual Credit
- CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
- St. John XXIIINot Published
- O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
Recommendations
- CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
- St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
- O'ConnellNot 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. John XXIIINot Published
- O'ConnellNot Published
AP Program
- CathedralNot Published
- St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
- O'ConnellNot Published
Family Interview
- CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
- St. John XXIIINot Published
- O'ConnellNot Published
Learning Support
- CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
- St. John XXIIINot Published
- O'ConnellNot Published
Notable Programs
- CathedralNot Published
- St. John XXIIINot Published
- O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
Commute from home
| Tuition | $22,850 2026-27 rate | $22,100 2026-27 rate | $9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published) |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's included | Fees listed separatelyNo itemized fees published. | Fees listed separately see fees
| Fees listed separately see fees
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| Sibling discount | Not Published | 2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off) | Multi-student assistance available (amount not published) |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | HS only | HS only |
| Open house | Nov 7, 2026 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Required test | ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) | ISEE | In-house placement test |
| Application deadline | Jan 15, 2027 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Decision date | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted |
| Financial aid | Need-based + Merit | Need-based + Merit | Need-based + Merit |
| AP courses | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted |
| Enrollment | Not Published | 432 | 80 |
| Student:Teacher | Not Published | 11.3:1 | 4.5:1 |
| Mass | Daily | Weekly Daily Mass also offered | Monthly |
| Sports | 11 sports | 13 sports | 13 sports |
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