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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. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)
DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

AP Courses

Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

Dual Credit

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

World Languages

Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

Career & Technical Pathways

Cristo ReyNot 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.)
DuchesneNot 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. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneNot Published

Honors Courses

Notable Programs

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School
What's included	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026
Required test	None	None	ISEE
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	Not posted	20
Enrollment	472	26	300
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	Not Published	8.1:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Not Published
Sports	10 sports	Not posted	12 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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