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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.)
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • O'ConnellIn-house placement test (No ISEE/HSPT — 30-60 min Math & Reading placement test, offered Mon-Thu 8:30-2:30. Rolling admissions, no published deadlines.)

World Languages

  • Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

Dual Credit

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

AP Courses

  • Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Notable Programs

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

Recommendations

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Application Deadline

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
  • O'ConnellNot 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.
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Family Interview

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

Learning Support

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • O'ConnellNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$8,000

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

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$27,900

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

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

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $700
  • Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen)
  • Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students)
  • Books: $550
  • Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional
  • AP exam: $99 (per course) — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discountNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedOct 28, 2026Dec 6, 2026Not posted
Required test
None
HSPT or ISEE

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

ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

In-house placement test
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedJan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses12Not posted21Not posted
Enrollment47236479180
Student:Teacher11.8:111:19:14.5:1
Mass
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly
Monthly
Sports10 sports13 sports12 sports13 sports
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