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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.)
Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
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)
Strake JesuitNot Published
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))
Strake JesuitNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

Notable Programs

Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
Strake JesuitNot 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
Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Courses

Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
Strake Jesuit388
O'ConnellNot Published

Application Deadline

Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
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
Strake JesuitNot 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.)
Strake JesuitNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Learning Support

Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
O'ConnellNot Published

STEM Recognition

Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
O'ConnellNot Published

Test Prep

Cristo ReyNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
O'ConnellNot Published

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Frassati Catholic High School	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$29,970 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 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 Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Oct 28, 2026	Dec 3, 2026	Not posted
Required test	None	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	472	364	1,390	80
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	11:1	10:1	4.5:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Monthly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	13 sports	17 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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