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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. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)
  • 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.)

World Languages

  • Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
  • St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)

Academic Model

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

AP Courses

  • Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

AP Program

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)

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. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

Recommendations

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
Commute from home
Tuition
$8,000

2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr

$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

$22,100

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
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Enrollment Fee: $500
  • Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Sibling discountNot Published10% off for each younger sibling2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

HS only
Open houseNot postedNot postedNot posted
Required test
None
None
ISEE
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP courses12Not postedNot posted
Enrollment47223432
Student:Teacher11.8:114.4:111.3:1
Mass
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Weekly

Daily Mass also offered

Sports10 sports6 sports13 sports
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