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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.)
St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
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)
St. AgnesNot Published
FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III

AP Courses

Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
St. Agnes25
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Dual Credit

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))

Notable Programs

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
O'ConnellNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
FrassatiNot Published
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.
St. AgnesNot Published
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Family Interview

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. AgnesNot Published
FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
O'ConnellNot Published

Honors Courses

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Agnes12
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Language Credits Required

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Agnes2
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Robotics

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Test Score Deadline

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Agnes2027-02-01
FrassatiNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	St. Agnes Academy	Frassati Catholic High School	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$28,400 2026-27 rate	$24,050 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)	Fees listed separately see fees Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants) Enrollment deposit: $500 Tablet PC (technology): $1,725 AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — optional	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	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	Not Published	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Oct 28, 2026	Not posted
Required test	None	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	In-house placement test
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 No merit scholarships	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	25	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	472	934	364	80
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	9:1	11:1	4.5:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Thursdays, 9:10 AM	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	12 sports	13 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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