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Academics

Dual Credit

  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

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. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

Recommendations

  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

Learning Support

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

Notable Programs

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

World Languages

  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

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. Pius XNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

AP Courses

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

Family Interview

  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

Honors & AP Courses

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Pius X25 (Honors/AP combined; 490 AP exams, 49 AP Scholars in 2025)
  • DuchesneNot Published

Honors Courses

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
Commute from home
Tuition
$22,850

2026-27 rate

$22,850

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
  • 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
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 discountNot PublishedHalf tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled childNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

Open houseNov 7, 2026Not postedNov 1, 2026
Required test
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE
ISEE
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot postedNot posted20
EnrollmentNot Published655300
Student:TeacherNot Published7:18.1:1
Mass
Daily
Monthly
Not Published
Sports11 sports14 sports12 sports
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