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Academics

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.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • 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.)

World Languages

  • Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)

AP Courses

  • Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • CathedralNot Published

Dual Credit

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

Recommendations

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

Academic Model

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneNot 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.)

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.
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

Family Interview

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

Honors Courses

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • CathedralNot Published

Learning Support

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support

Notable Programs

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • CathedralNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$8,000

2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$22,850

2026-27 rate

What's included
Included in tuition see list
  • All classes and materials
  • Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
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

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS only
Open houseNot postedNov 1, 2026Nov 7, 2026
Required test
None
ISEE
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses1220Not posted
Enrollment472300Not Published
Student:Teacher11.8:18.1:1Not Published
Mass
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Not Published
Daily
Sports10 sports12 sports11 sports
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