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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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)

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
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
Cristo ReyNot Published

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
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
Cristo ReyNot Published

World Languages

CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
Strake JesuitNot Published
Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)

AP Courses

CathedralNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
Strake JesuitNot Published
Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))

Application Deadline

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

Dual Credit

CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
Strake JesuitNot Published
Cristo ReyNot 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
Strake JesuitNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
Cristo ReyNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

CathedralNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.

Family Interview

CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
St. ThomasNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
Cristo ReyNot Published

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

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

Commute from home

	Cathedral High School	St. Thomas High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr
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 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	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
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	HS only
Open house	Nov 7, 2026	Dec 6, 2026	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	21	Not posted	12
Enrollment	Not Published	791	1,390	472
Student:Teacher	Not Published	9:1	10:1	11.8:1
Mass	Daily	Monthly	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered
Sports	11 sports	12 sports	17 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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