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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.)
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.)
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.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

World Languages

Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

AP Courses

Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
O'ConnellNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

Dual Credit

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

Notable Programs

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

AP Program

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
DuchesneNot 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.
O'ConnellNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Honors Courses

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	O'Connell College Preparatory School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School
What's included	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026
Required test	None	In-house placement test	ISEE	ISEE
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	Not posted	Not posted	20
Enrollment	472	80	432	300
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	4.5:1	11.3:1	8.1:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Not Published
Sports	10 sports	13 sports	13 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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