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Entrance Exam

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.)
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. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)

Dual Credit

Cristo ReyNot Published
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

World Languages

Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Academic Model

Cristo ReyNot Published
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. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Courses

Career & Technical Pathways

Cristo ReyNot Published
CathedralNot Published
St. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)

Corporate Work-Study

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.
CathedralNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Family Interview

Learning Support

Cristo ReyNot Published
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot Published
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Cathedral High School	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid
What's included	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted
Required test	None	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	None
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	12	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	472	Not Published	26
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	Not Published	Not Published
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Daily	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	11 sports	Not posted
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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