Compare Schools

Pick up to 4 schools to see them side by side.

Cathedral Cristo Rey Duchesne Frassati Incarnate Word O'Connell St. Agnes St. Catherine's St. John XXIII St. Peter CTHS St. Pius X St. Thomas Strake Jesuit

4 of 4 selected

Explore by category

Pick a category to see everything these schools publish about it, side by side.

Academics College Counseling Athletics Faith & Service Student Life Arts Daily Life Student Support College Outcomes Cost & Financial Aid

Academics

Dual Credit

CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
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. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

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
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

AP Courses

CathedralNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

World Languages

CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

Application Deadline

CathedralNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
DuchesneNot 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
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Notable Programs

CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

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
Incarnate WordNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Family Interview

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

Honors Courses

CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)

Commute from home

	Cathedral High School	St. Thomas High School	Incarnate Word Academy	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School
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 Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $350 Tuition deposit: $500 Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen) Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors) Books: —	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	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12
Open house	Nov 7, 2026	Dec 6, 2026	Nov 8, 2026	Nov 1, 2026
Required test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	21	18	20
Enrollment	Not Published	791	248	300
Student:Teacher	Not Published	9:1	8.3:1	8.1:1
Mass	Daily	Monthly	Monthly	Not Published
Sports	11 sports	12 sports	10 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

“Not posted” means the school hasn’t published it yet for this admissions cycle — check each school’s full profile for sources.