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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. 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)
  • 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. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • 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. John XXIIINot Published
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Dual Credit

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • 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. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • 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. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • O'ConnellNot Published

AP Program

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

Honors Courses

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • O'ConnellNot Published
Commute from home
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston
St. John XXIII College Preparatory
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition
$8,000

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

$22,100

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$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
  • 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
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discountNot Published2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)Not PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS only
Open houseNot postedNot postedNov 1, 2026Not posted
Required test
None
ISEE
ISEE
In-house placement test
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses12Not posted20Not posted
Enrollment47243230080
Student:Teacher11.8:111.3:18.1:14.5:1
Mass
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Weekly

Daily Mass also offered

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Monthly
Sports10 sports13 sports12 sports13 sports
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