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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.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
St. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)

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
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)

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)
St. John XXIIINot Published

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only

AP Program

Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)

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
St. John XXIIINot Published

Dual Credit

Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
St. John XXIIINot Published

Honors Courses

Notable Programs

Cristo ReyNot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
St. John XXIIINot Published

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. John XXIII College Preparatory
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$22,100 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 see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)
Lower school on campus	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026	Not posted
Required test	None	ISEE	ISEE
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	20	Not posted
Enrollment	472	300	432
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	8.1:1	11.3:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Not Published	Weekly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	10 sports	12 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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