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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.)
St. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)

Recommendations

CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts

Dual Credit

Learning Support

CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)

World Languages

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
St. Pius XNot Published

AP Program

CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
St. Pius XNot Published

Family Interview

Honors & AP Courses

Notable Programs

CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts

Commute from home

	Cathedral High School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	St. Pius X High School
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$22,850 2026-27 rate
What's included	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee (new students): $350 Graduation fee (seniors): $280 (seniors) Athletics fee: $150–$350 (per sport) — optional Learning for Success program: $2,500 (if enrolled in program) — optional Bus transportation: $1,550 — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child
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	ISEE
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	655
Student:Teacher	Not Published	11.3:1	7:1
Mass	Daily	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	11 sports	13 sports	14 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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