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Academics

Dual Credit

  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))

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. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)

Recommendations

  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • 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
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th

World Languages

  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)

AP Courses

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

Family Interview

  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)

Learning Support

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

Notable Programs

  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System

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. ThomasNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published

Application Deadline

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

Honors Courses

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

2026-27 rate

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$24,050

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

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
Included in tuition see list
  • Technology fee ($500)
  • Registration ($300)
  • Student activities ($400)
  • Textbooks ($650)

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75–$125
  • Enrollment deposit (new families): $700
  • Athletics & Fine Arts fee: $250 (per sport/season) — optional
Sibling discountNot Published$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS only
Open houseNov 7, 2026Dec 6, 2026Nov 1, 2026Oct 28, 2026
Required test
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE
HSPT or ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot posted2120Not posted
EnrollmentNot Published791300364
Student:TeacherNot Published9:18.1:111:1
Mass
Daily
Monthly
Not Published
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Sports11 sports12 sports12 sports13 sports
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