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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.)
Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Admissions process: inquiry, then campus tour, then FACTS application.)

AP Courses

Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Dual Credit

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
St. Peter CTHSEnglish teacher recommendation; Math teacher recommendation; Transcript

Application Deadline

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)

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.
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Notable Programs

Prior Cycle (for reference)

Cristo ReyNot Published
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Peter CTHS2026-27 cycle for reference: application due Jan 15, decisions released Mar 6, enrollment reply due Mar 25. 2027-28 dates not yet posted.

World Languages

Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Incarnate Word Academy	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid
What's included	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately see fees Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $350 Tuition deposit: $500 Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen) Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors) Books: —	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted
Required test	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	None
Application deadline	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	12	18	Not posted
Enrollment	472	248	26
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	8.3:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	10 sports	Not posted
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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