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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. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

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
Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

Dual Credit

CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
Strake JesuitNot Published

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
FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

World Languages

CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
Strake JesuitNot Published

Application Deadline

CathedralNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
FrassatiNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

Family Interview

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

AP Courses

CathedralNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
Strake Jesuit388

Notable Programs

CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
Strake JesuitNot Published

STEM Recognition

CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus

Commute from home

	Cathedral High School	St. Thomas High School	Frassati Catholic High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$29,970 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	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	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 7, 2026	Dec 6, 2026	Oct 28, 2026	Dec 3, 2026
Required test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	21	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	Not Published	791	364	1,390
Student:Teacher	Not Published	9:1	11:1	10:1
Mass	Daily	Monthly	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Monthly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	11 sports	12 sports	13 sports	17 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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