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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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
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
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
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)
Strake JesuitNot Published
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
Strake JesuitNot Published
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

Learning Support

CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
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
Strake JesuitNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

AP Courses

CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

AP Program

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

AP Scholar Awards

CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake Jesuit388
DuchesneNot Published

Application Deadline

CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
DuchesneNot Published

Family Interview

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

Honors Courses

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

Notable Programs

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

STEM Recognition

CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
DuchesneNot Published

Test Prep

CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
DuchesneNot Published

Commute from home

	Cathedral High School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$29,970 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 Textbooks (physical + digital) iPad + keyboard case with insurance AP exam fees SAT/ACT prep Course fees (ceramics, science labs) Academic support Most extracurricular/athletic expenses Lab goggles + PE uniforms Parking Charged separately: ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — 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)	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12
Open house	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted	Dec 3, 2026	Nov 1, 2026
Required test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 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	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	20
Enrollment	Not Published	432	1,390	300
Student:Teacher	Not Published	11.3:1	10:1	8.1:1
Mass	Daily	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Not Published
Sports	11 sports	13 sports	17 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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