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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)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
  • St. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)

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
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships

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)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Recommendations

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Academic Model

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)

AP Scholar Awards

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Application Deadline

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • St. Catherine'sNot 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
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Dual Credit

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Honors Courses

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Learning Support

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Notable Programs

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

STEM Recognition

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Test Prep

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • St. Catherine'sNot 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

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

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
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
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published10% off for each younger sibling
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS only
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

Open houseNot postedNov 1, 2026Dec 3, 2026Not posted
Required test
None
ISEE
ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

None
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based
AP courses1220Not postedNot posted
Enrollment4723001,39023
Student:Teacher11.8:18.1:110:114.4:1
Mass
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Not Published
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Sports10 sports12 sports17 sports6 sports
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