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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).)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
O'ConnellIn-house placement test (No ISEE/HSPT — 30-60 min Math & Reading placement test, offered Mon-Thu 8:30-2:30. Rolling admissions, no published deadlines.)

Dual Credit

CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
Strake JesuitNot Published
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

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)
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
O'ConnellNot Published

World Languages

CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
Strake JesuitNot Published
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

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)
DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Notable Programs

CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

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
DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Courses

CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

CathedralNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Application Deadline

CathedralNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Family Interview

CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
Strake JesuitNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Honors Courses

CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
O'ConnellNot Published

STEM Recognition

CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Test Prep

CathedralNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
DuchesneNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Commute from home

	Cathedral High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$29,970 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)
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	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	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only
Open house	Nov 7, 2026	Dec 3, 2026	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted
Required test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	20	Not posted
Enrollment	Not Published	1,390	300	80
Student:Teacher	Not Published	10:1	8.1:1	4.5:1
Mass	Daily	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Not Published	Monthly
Sports	11 sports	17 sports	12 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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