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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.)
St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)

World Languages

Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

AP Courses

AP Program

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

Career & Technical Pathways

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)

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
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Dual Credit

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
St. Peter CTHSNot Published

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid
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 No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	None	ISEE	None
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	12	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	472	432	26
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	11.3:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	13 sports	Not posted
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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