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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)
  • 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.)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)

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)
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)

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
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th

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
  • FrassatiNot Published

Dual Credit

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))

Notable Programs

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System

AP Program

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

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
  • FrassatiNot Published

Family Interview

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)

Honors Courses

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
Commute from home
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
St. John XXIII College Preparatory
Frassati Catholic High School
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

$24,050

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
Included in tuition see list
  • Technology fee ($500)
  • Registration ($300)
  • Student activities ($400)
  • Textbooks ($650)

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75–$125
  • Enrollment deposit (new families): $700
  • Athletics & Fine Arts fee: $250 (per sport/season) — optional
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot Published2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNov 1, 2026Not postedOct 28, 2026
Required test
None
ISEE
ISEE
HSPT or ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027

Application deadlineNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP courses1220Not postedNot posted
Enrollment472300432364
Student:Teacher11.8:18.1:111.3:111:1
Mass
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Not Published
Weekly

Daily Mass also offered

Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Sports10 sports12 sports13 sports13 sports
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