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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. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
CathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)

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. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)

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. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

AP Courses

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

Learning Support

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

Academic Model

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
CathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)

Application Deadline

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

Family Interview

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)

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. ThomasNot Published
CathedralNot Published

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	O'Connell College Preparatory School	St. Thomas High School	Cathedral High School
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$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	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 No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 6, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
Required test	None	In-house placement test	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	Not posted	21	Not posted
Enrollment	472	80	791	Not Published
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	4.5:1	9:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly	Daily
Sports	10 sports	13 sports	12 sports	11 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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