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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.)
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. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)

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. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))

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. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts

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. Pius XNot Published

AP Courses

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. Pius XNot Published

Honors & AP Courses

Learning Support

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	O'Connell College Preparatory School	St. Pius X High School
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,850 2026-27 rate
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 Registration fee (new students): $350 Graduation fee (seniors): $280 (seniors) Athletics fee: $150–$350 (per sport) — optional Learning for Success program: $2,500 (if enrolled in program) — optional Bus transportation: $1,550 — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	None	In-house placement test	ISEE
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	472	80	655
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	4.5:1	7:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	13 sports	14 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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