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

Recommendations

  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • 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)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)

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.)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

AP Courses

  • CathedralNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))

AP Scholar Awards

  • CathedralNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Application Deadline

  • CathedralNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

  • CathedralNot 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.

Dual Credit

  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Family Interview

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

STEM Recognition

  • CathedralNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Test Prep

  • CathedralNot 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
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston
Tuition
$22,850

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
  • 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 discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 7, 2026Dec 3, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

None
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based
AP coursesNot postedNot posted12
EnrollmentNot Published1,390472
Student:TeacherNot Published10:111.8:1
Mass
Daily
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Sports11 sports17 sports10 sports
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