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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.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also 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
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

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)
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

Dual Credit

CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

AP Courses

CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

Learning Support

CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
DuchesneNot 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
St. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

AP Program

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

Application Deadline

CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
DuchesneNot Published

Family Interview

CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Honors Courses

CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)

Notable Programs

CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

Commute from home

	Cathedral High School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	St. Thomas High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$27,900 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 New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional	Included in tuition see list Laptop & technology Charged separately: Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $700 Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen) Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students) Books: $550 Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional AP exam: $99 (per course) — 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 discount	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12
Open house	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026	Nov 1, 2026
Required test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	21	20
Enrollment	Not Published	432	791	300
Student:Teacher	Not Published	11.3:1	9:1	8.1:1
Mass	Daily	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Not Published
Sports	11 sports	13 sports	12 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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