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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.)
FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)

World Languages

Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8

AP Courses

Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
St. John XXIIINot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)

Dual Credit

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)

AP Program

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
FrassatiNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Application Deadline

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)

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
FrassatiNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published

Family Interview

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

Learning Support

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
FrassatiNot Published
St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan

Notable Programs

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
St. ThomasNot Published

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Frassati Catholic High School	St. Thomas High School
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$24,050 2026-27 rate	$27,900 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 New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — 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	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Oct 28, 2026	Dec 6, 2026
Required test	None	ISEE	HSPT or ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	Not posted	Not posted	21
Enrollment	472	432	364	791
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	11.3:1	11:1	9:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 AM	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	13 sports	13 sports	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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